Isabelle's
3300 SW 27 Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328927
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 7 basic (4 repeats)-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed waffle batter with egg stored over grilled chicken. Observed shrimp stored over sauces. Operator removed items and stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed at walk in cooler raw beef stored over raw fish and shrimp.
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: TCS Reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
OBSERVED PACKAGES OF CHICKEN AND SHORT RIBS AT WALK IN FREEZER LACKING PACKAGING INFORMATION.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for employees, Donald H. Jean C. Marcela M. 4/2026
Basic7
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale. Observed frozen packages of tuna t walk in cooler placed to thaw. Operator began to remove
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed at walk in coolers and freezers boxes of produce and vegetables stored on floor. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed at dish station on squeeze bottles.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed not in use ovens throughout soiled with old food debris and dust.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed for salad bowls and plates at cook line station.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed at dessert area walk in freezer.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.