ISSABELLA'S

Name: ISSABELLA'S
Address: 1022 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 47.6

1022 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2326775

47.6 Grade F / 100

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April 28, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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ISSABELLA'S in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 77 total violations — 12 critical, 25 major, 40 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler in the ware washing area door is falling off.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler and several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance and cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[53B-14-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezers by the back door.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water handle missing at both restrooms upstairs.
[06-01-5] 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.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12A-13-4] 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] 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] 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] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] 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.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the dish washer drink from a covered container but didnt wash her hands.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 98°F. at the cook line.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind and around the dish machine.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front line.
[03C-44-5] 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).
[22-49-4] 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.
[12A-07-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the walk-in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bucket in the sink at the bar.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The brought soap.
[01C-03-4] musseltags not marked with last date served.
[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. Observed four by the employee restroom.