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ISABELLA'S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA

799 WEST GAINES STREET UNIT 101, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-980-3064

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703610
Grade history
JUN 24
MAR 25
APR 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen ceiling tile missing in prep/dish room.
Basic/36-36-4
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 10, 2026 · Working on completing tests. Time Extended
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine reading of chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. Manager setting up triple sink sanitation station.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Warning
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs stored over ready to eat food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of butter on shelf in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · License is currently delinquent. Time Extended
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip stored on food contact surface table to right of meat slicer.
High priority/41-24-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- marinara( 12:00-4:00).
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bowls stored in right side of hand wash sink and under paper towel dispenser.
Basic/24-27-4
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in sink in dough room.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Meal stored on floor in dough room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on prep table.
Basic/21-10-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust around metal attached to wall at dish machine.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be complied by November 28, 2022.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 2, 2022 · Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be complied by January 31, 2023. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2023 · Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be complied by April 01, 2023. Time Extended/Return visit May 4, 2023 · Observed manager or person in charge lacking food service manager certification. Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended

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.