ISABELA LATIN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT INC
1265 S MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561-386-9963
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler Cooked beans, 9/14 Cooked fish 9/14 Cooked ground beef 9/9
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025025593 | Feb 3, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep covered container with Flip top cooler at 11:32pm (65F cooling) since 30 minutes at 11:59am (63F cooling) at this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Employee touched garbage can then proceeded to touch rice cooker with rice inside. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Raw chicken bags over tomatoes sauce bags. Operator stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw chicken container over raw fish container Operator stored properly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler Cooked beans, 9/14 Cooked fish 9/14 Cooked ground beef 9/9
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Cooked onions 89F hot holding, per operator stored for approximately 5 hours. See Stop Sale. Per operator not prepared or portioned today
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Cooked onions 89F cold holding, per operator stored for approximately 5 hours. See Stop Sale. Per operator not prepared or portioned today
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler, diced tomatoes at 2:45pm(53F cooling)since 11:30am at 3:22pm same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer
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. Removed from package.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken stored above raw pork Advised operator who fixed
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator has tags for oysters but not marked with last date used Advised operator
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Walk-in cooler; Container with oyster-tags already removed Advised operator. Operator placed tag in container
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified as raw on menu Advised operator
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At Reach in Freezer; Raw chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade bags. Advised operator who removed
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At Reach in Cooler; Raw chicken in same container with fries. Advised operator who fixed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Reach in Standing Cooler; Raw fish and raw shrimp above ready to eat sauce. Advised operator who removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken stored over raw fish Advised operator who removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage; Chemical (shaving cream) above flour Advised operator who removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen counter; Squeeze bottle containing chemical (soap) not labeled. Advised operator who labeled
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over the reach in cooler. Advised operator
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen area squeeze bottle containing cooking oil not labeled, operator label as cooking oil
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage area container of flour is using a clear plastic embryo container as a scoop, operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At walk in cooler Employee beverage stored on same shelf with milk and vegetables to be served to the public, operator removed employee drink
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... shrimp 48°, pulled pork 50° by door in walk in cooler, operator not aware how long food being temperature out
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... shrimp 48°, pulled pork 50° by door in walk in cooler, operator not aware how long food being temperature out. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. All other Food between 41°-43° at walk in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.