ISLAND FOOD
16401 S TAMIAMI TRL, Fort Myers FL 33908
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near hand wash sink in mobile food dispensing vehicle.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025068948 | Aug 26, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near hand wash sink in mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near hand wash sink in mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 44F cold hold, cut lettuce 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed drainage pipe attached to mobile food dispensing vehicle leading from vehicle to ground underneath vehicle.
Wash solution for clean in place equipment less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches underneath three compartment sink.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed salsa 45F cold hold, shredded cheese 52F cold hold, chopped tomatoes 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods at 41F or below.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed drainage pipe attached to mobile food dispensing vehicle leading from vehicle into ground underneath vehicle. Operator turned off connection.
Observed buildup of garbage on the ground and/or pad behind dumpster in bushes behind mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor and not wash hands before working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chopped tomatoes 44F cold hold, Mexican cheese 45F cold hold, precooked ground beef 46F cold hold, precooked chopped chicken 46F cold hold in prep reach in cooler across from refrigerator. Observed Cut lettuce 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed cut lettuce in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by crate with cilantro. Operator removed crate.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored in floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around mobile food dispensing vehicle and behind mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed precooked frozen meat thawing at room temperature. Operator placed frozen meat in reach in cooler to cool.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
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.