ISOLA BELLA ITALIAN EATERY
5904 MARINA DR, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941-242-5309
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs at 57F. Operator stated he had the lid open for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed I've below and on top of meatballs to bring down the temperature rapidly.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the bottom shelf of food preparation table with rust pitted surface.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs at 57F. Operator stated he had the lid open for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed I've below and on top of meatballs to bring down the temperature rapidly.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Cesar dressing on the menu being made with raw shell eggs not identified. Operator added a asterisk next to the Caesar dressing and a asterisk next to the consumer advisory identifying the raw ingredient.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the bottom of the food preparation table in the kitchen holding oils with surface rust.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked meats in the right side reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoops for seasoning for salt. Operator removed the scoop.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a dusty/rusted shelf in the ware washing area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the receptacle and on the ground around it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the kitchen and men's restroom sinks.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom without a covered receptacle.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle in dumpster area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed woman's restroom without a employees must wash hand sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease build up on hood filters on cook line.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive build up of soil and grease on hood filters.
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing made with raw eggs not identified on menu.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food prep station next to clean dishes.Educated employee on where to keep employee drinks.Drink was removed by employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive trash and broken glass on ground around dumpster on shared dumpster
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb on cook line at hood system without protective coating or cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess build up of grease and dust on hood filters.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpster.
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.