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ISSABELLA'S

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3472063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783060
DBPR license2326775

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-52-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#5High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate31A-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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53A-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**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

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.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.