ISABEL AND ANNABEL'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
209 W OLYMPIA AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-639-4086
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Emailed the form which was printed during inspection.
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. Observed no Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. Emailed the form to the operator which was completed during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks next to the soda boxes of syrup at the back entrance to the kitchen.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container of soap.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with no label at prep area. Operator labeled the food item.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed curry sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer bucket on shelf off the floor.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk at reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles at cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handle with sanitizer solution.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the thermometer towards the front of Reach in Cooler by the door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed the food item under running water.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by placing a hair restraint over their hair.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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. Operator completed the document during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to Make Table. Operator replaced the container and placed on shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.