ISLA BELLA RESTAURANT
2047 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 8139932306
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
FEB 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021047807 | Aug 16, 2021 | Apr 8, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021013282 | Mar 1, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | $250 |
| 3--2016006722 | Feb 9, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $800 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed produce inside refrigerator in kitchen area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, chicken, beef inside refrigerator in middle of kitchen area.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under handwash sink in kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over uncut lettuce in reach in cooler back storage area. Operator moved lettuce to approved location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) SECOND TEMP 45F; Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) SECOND TEMP 46F operator placed food into reach in cooler.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen used to store equipment, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator states they lost their thermometer. Discussed with operator about obtaining new one.
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 reduced oxygen packaging of meat in reach in cooler. Food has not been in reach in cooler greater than 48 hours.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler in back prep area, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in back storage area not smooth and easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Corn stored on floor in non operational walk in cooler in back storage area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid missing.
Light not functioning. Lights in back storage area non operational. Discussed with operator.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen prep area shielded cover. Discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers in reach in coolers in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in middle of kitchen soiled. Gaskets in reach in cooler in back prep area soiled. Exterior of reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in back storage area with standing water on bottom. Discussed with operator.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled, discussed with operator.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by pizza ovens. Owner placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken,raw beef,cooked pastaCooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator by reach in frezzer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used as scoop inside rice bin underneath table housing slicer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles overtop cooks line are in disrepair.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to hold gaskets in place inside refrigerator by reach in frezzer.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator by reach in frezzer has torn gaskets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Owner removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
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.