Rotonda, Charlotte County

ISABELLA'S BISTRO

6800 PLACIDA RD UNIT 1A 1B, Rotonda, FL 34224

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Feb 12, 2026
City
Rotonda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-22-4

Detail 24370223

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at ware washing area. Operator mopped up the standing water. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24370224

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching food item. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24370225

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24370222

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor at mop sink. Operator hung the wet mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 24162806

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at dish machine. Operator able to provide the strips by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24162808

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24162807

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled next at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 23626715

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23626714

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cookline shelf. Operator inverted the plates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23380978

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

16-23-4

Detail 23380979

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup at Dish Machine.

22-20-5

Detail 23380977

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22751709

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container of sanitizer and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22751708

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. Operator placed in a manner to allow airflow to dry. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22511976

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over peppers at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22511975

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint on their head. Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 22072016

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22072014

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22072013

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs off the handle. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22072015

Basic - Observed multiple utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen area. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 22015430

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator date marked the tag. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22015428

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

06-09-1

Detail 22015429

Basic - 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. Operator removed the fish out of the package. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22015431

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21140457

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. The paper towels was replaced by owner. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21140455

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat sauce in reach-in cooler not date marked. The owner date marked meat sauce. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21140456

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-11-4

Detail 21140458

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine missing front panel.

08B-38-4

Detail 21140454

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in storage area.

10-17-4

Detail 21140453

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20918270

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw squid over pan of vegetables and cooked chicken. Observed employee move raw squid to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20918271

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, sauce, and cut vegetables prepared onsite not date marked.

51-11-4

Detail 20918269

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at bar are not secured.