ISABELLE'S
3300 SW 27 AVE, Coconut Grove FL 33133 · 305.442.9808
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at waffle station waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Chef placed into cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under pizza station cutting board. Chef removed.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at bakery oven.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at prep area walk in cooler, raw chicken packages stored in same container as grilled chicken breast. Operator began to removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line raw beef steaks stored over raw chicken and calamari at reach in coolers. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at waffle station waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Chef placed into cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at prep area hand wash sink for both hot and cold water valves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw snapper and cooked shrimp croquettes with an approved HACCP plan. Observed establishment storing vacuum sealed chicken, beef pork and sous vide items for longer than 48 hours and without date and time marks. Operator began to remove items to discard.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed at pastry walk in freezer containers of pastry's stored on floor. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under pizza station cutting board. Chef removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at bakery oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in freezer. Operator clean dropped fries and crumbs.
Stored food not covered. Observed at white chest reach in freezer container of ice cream stored uncovered. Operator placed cover.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at dish washing area hand sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for coffee mugs at banquet station.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers if sugar at bakery area. Chef removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at bakery microwave and oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for package if raw chicken at cook line reach in cooler. As per operator from the day before less than 48 hours. Operator placed date label.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at end of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in freezer soiled with food remnants.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for package of raw beef, chicken, cheeses, carrots and soups vide beefs, with no time stamp when packaged. As per date, item is from 24 hours ago.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed for corvina served in ceviche.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at end of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in freezer soiled with food remnants.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for package of raw beef, chicken, cheeses, carrots and soups vide beefs, with no time stamp when packaged. As per date, item is from 24 hours ago.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line prep cooler in a container of pickled onions. Chef removed.
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. Observed 6 packages of frozen commercially processed reduced oxygen packs of tuna not removed from packaging to thaw in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Chef removed tunas from packaging during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Chef removed and stored in container.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for package of raw beef with no time stamp when packaged. As per date, item is from 24 hours ago.
May 1, 2024Inspection 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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'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed sign posted at bar area window, covered by plants. Manager removed plants from in front of sign.
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 for employee Risa hired less than 30 days ago. Manager printed, reviewed and signed form with employee during inspection.
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. Observed 5 packages of frozen commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in walk in cooler in the thawing process not cut open to properly thaw. Chef instructed employee to cut packages open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler.
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over sauces bottle at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mobile cart located at dishwasher area. Operator removed the cart.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon tartare, tuna tartare, beef tartare and smoked salmon not identified as raw on the menus.
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided, printed and signed by employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup without handle inside of the sugar container. The cup was removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes not covered at walk in cooler under AC refrigerator equipment. Operator moved the products to be covered.
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.