ISABELLA'S BISTRO

Food safety records indicate ISABELLA'S BISTRO in ENGLEWOOD has 6 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

6800 PLACIDA RD UNIT 1A 1B, ENGLEWOOD 34224

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13565667

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at ware washing area. Operator mopped up the standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5: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 scoop handle touching flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor at mop sink. Operator hung the wet mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site

10/31/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10915403

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled next at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at dish machine. Operator able to provide the strips by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

3/12/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10728645

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cookline shelf. Operator inverted the plates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8738219

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup at Dish Machine.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

3/26/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8574089

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. Operator placed in a manner to allow airflow to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container of sanitizer and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8359403

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint on their head. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over peppers at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation