Issabella's
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Issabella's stretching back to 2023. Issabella's was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Issabella's on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over mussels in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The manager printed and posted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates have expired Jorge and Alex. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not Inverted at the bar. The bar tender inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler in the ware washing area door is falling off. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler and several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance and cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of rubbing alcohol on a freezer. The manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the airyer not functioning in an employee only restroom. The manager brought paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided and the manager posted it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container of flour. The manager removed the bowls.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket at the bar not inverted.The manager had it inverted.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a freezer and an open top reach in cooler. The manager had them removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
43
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-08-4
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the bar dish machine at 0.00ppms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-52-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at the cook line. The cook moved the shrimp to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the sink in the ware washing area full with a book and pans. The cook removed it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container with vegetables at the cook line. The cook removed it.
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. **Warning**
29-08-4
35
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cook remove chicken from the grill top and plate it. The internal temperature of the chicken was chicken (148F - Cooking); I had the cook put it back on the grill. The internal temperature was chicken (169F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0.00 ppms . The chef changed the sanitizer container and 100 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 different employees change gloves without washing their hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - musseltags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bucket in the sink at the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the dish washer drink from a covered container but didn't wash her hands.
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 98°F. at the cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind and around the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a top of a pan of cucumbers at the front line. Observed in a container of sugar in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 109F. The cook turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 109F. The cook turned up the heat. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four plastic containers next to the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four plastic containers next to the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both back doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both back doors. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 109°F. The cook turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then went to juice lemons without washing hands at the bar.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager it is served raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. The establishment printed several copies but didn't have any of the employees sign it.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the kitchen.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four plastic containers next to the ware washing area.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed under the triple sink.
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both back doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in the unisex restroom on the right upstairs.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket was placed on floor while the exterior door.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several boxes of different items on the floor upstairs in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed four plastic containers with different spices not labeled.
02D-01-5
17
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Issabella's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Issabella's on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Issabella's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Issabella's.
How does Issabella's compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Issabella's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Issabella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Issabella's have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Issabella'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 Issabella's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Issabella's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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