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ISSABELLA'S

1022 LINCOLN RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3362113
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381373
DBPR license2326775

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#16High Priority10-05-5

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then went to juice lemons without washing hands at the bar.

Intermediate 7

#18Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.

#20Intermediate02B-01-5

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.

#21Intermediate53A-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/

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. The establishment printed several copies but didn't have any of the employees sign it.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four plastic containers next to the ware washing area.

#3Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed under the triple sink.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a the cook line.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both back doors.

#7Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in the unisex restroom on the right upstairs.

#8Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket was placed on floor while the exterior door.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed.

#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several boxes of different items on the floor upstairs in the dry storage area.

#14Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed four plastic containers with different spices not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.