Isabelle's
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Isabelle's has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Coconut Grove restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at prep area walk in cooler, raw chicken packages stored in same container as grilled chicken breast. Operator began to removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line raw beef steaks stored over raw chicken and calamari at reach in coolers. Chef removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at waffle station waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Chef placed into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at prep area hand wash sink for both hot and cold water valves. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw snapper and cooked shrimp croquettes with an approved HACCP plan. Observed establishment storing vacuum sealed chicken, beef pork and sous vide items for longer than 48 hours and without date and time marks. Operator began to remove items to discard. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for salad bowls and plates at cook line station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at pastry walk in freezer containers of pastry's stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under pizza station cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at bakery oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in freezer. Operator clean dropped fries and crumbs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at white chest reach in freezer container of ice cream stored uncovered. Operator placed cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
30
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at dish washing area hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for coffee mugs at banquet station.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at bakery microwave and oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for package if raw chicken at cook line reach in cooler. As per operator from the day before less than 48 hours. Operator placed date label . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03G-53-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers if sugar at bakery area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in freezer soiled with food remnants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for package of raw beef, chicken, cheeses, carrots and soups vide beefs, with no time stamp when packaged. As per date, item is from 24 hours ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed sign posted at bar area window, covered by plants. Manager removed plants from in front of sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed for employee Risa hired less than 30 days ago. Manager printed, reviewed and signed form with employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packages of frozen commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler in the thawing process not cut open to properly thaw. Chef instructed employee to cut packages open. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at one of the hand sink by the prep area. The operator refilled the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar area. The operator removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Isabelle's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Isabelle's on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Isabelle's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Isabelle's.
How does Isabelle's compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?
Isabelle's most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Grove average of 68.
Has Isabelle's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Isabelle's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Isabelle's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Isabelle's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Isabelle's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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