Isabella Restaurant

April 8, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings27
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bolognese sauce 47F rice 47F stored in cold unit at 50F. Food was removed and placed in a working unit
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection staff on duty unable to demonstrate any managerial controls due to lack of knowledge. CFPM to train staff on food safety
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Large quantity of prep foods stored in upright cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard dates before storing Per PIC foods were prepped between last night and this morning
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Asterisk observed missing from the menu / consumer advisory pertaing to the foods offered. Provide
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior/ exterior of ice machine 3 bay sink multiple cold units knife rack food prep sink bulk storage bins observed soiled excess ice soils build up rust shelvings inside walk in. Clean & sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing handsink observed blocked by multiple buckets trash barrel (pasta room/ kitchen ). Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only and to prevent contamination by hands (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple mice droppings observed under on the floor under shelvings & equipments. Clean to remove PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing drop ceiling notation from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prep foods observed stored in different cold unit without covers. Provide covers before storing to prevent contaminations.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk bins/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Several wippping cloths observed stored on counter and equipments surfaces. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink observed not enclosed/opened in the food prep area (pasta room) Soda hose observed stored inside ice to prep drink. Discontinue (cos)
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: ROP fish observed thawing still in the package. Cut open before thawing. Thawing procedure reviewed on site with staff
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Several cold unit observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: 2 door cold unit in the kitchen observed at 47F-52F . Repair . All products inside the unit was moved to a working unit
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Multiple clean dishes observed air drying/ stored side up. Invert before storing (upside down)
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Observed preset utensils exposed. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Stagnant soiled water observed stored in bucket (past room/ under handwashing sink kitchen) floor throughout kitchen and pasta room observed in need of deep cleaning (under/ behing equipments/ warewashing/ cook line) . Ceiling vent ( pasta room/ dining room) observed with heavy dust duild up) Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Several handsinks observed missing employee must wash hand signage (restroom kitchen pasta room) . Provide signage PIC to label food prep sink.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tile observed missing near mechanical room hole observed on wall in the past room. Repair to seal
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired March 10th 2026. Provide updated sticker from a hood cleaning company
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen Awareness wording observed missing from the menu. Provide
code L2status: Fail

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