ISSABELLA'S
1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezers by the back door.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water handle missing at both restrooms upstairs. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in a plastic pan thawing in the preparation sink. The chef turned on the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touched dirty dishes and then removed the clean dishes with the same gloves on.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a sever touch his face and continued to wrapped the silverware in cloth towels.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over baby spinach in the drawer coolers at the cook line. The chef moved the spinach.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment uses both chlorine and quaternary sanitizers but only has quaternary test strips.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4: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**
- 29-08-4: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**
- 22-02-4: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**
- 31A-11-4: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**
- 53A-05-6: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. **Warning**
- 22-52-4: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**
- 08A-05-6: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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4: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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. **Warning**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53A-05-6: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).