Isabels

902 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040

Other

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Isabels stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar: strainer inside hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

22-20-5

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

08B-01-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter packets (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) located at cooler unit at kitchen area. Ambient temperature at 48F. Advised Operator to relocate food items into reach in freezer to lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses at hot water sanitizing dish machine located at kitchen area, no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature at time of inspection.

16-62-1

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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Operator.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Operator.

11-27-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor.

08B-47-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isabels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isabels on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Isabels compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Isabels most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Isabels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Isabels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Isabels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Isabels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Isabels is inspected around two times per year on average.

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