ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE
4509 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 9542009622
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Emailed operator Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands rubbing with soap approximately 5 seconds. Spoke with owner to help explain proper handwashing to employee.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam cabinet, cooked onion sauce (128F - Hot Holding) for less than an hour per operator. Operator returned to microwave for rapid reheat. Sent operator time as a public health control form and explained use to maintain safety for foods difficult to retain temperature control.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at potable water hose connected to mobile unit.
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Spray bottle and other containers containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 under triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Large jug oil, plastic and metal drink bottles by window for unit.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed used oil in containers on ground under truck.
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.
Solid waste on the ground and/or pad around waste water tank. Spoke with operator regarding environmental contamination potential and proper disposal of waste.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Near handwash sink.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam cabinet cooked vegetables sauce (111F - Hot Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator returned to stove.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb connected to potable water hose for mobile unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with reach-in freezer. Operator moved freezer clearing sink for use.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed towels at sink.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed curried beef in reach in cooler at 66F, and creole coleslaw in reach in cooler at 68 F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curried beef in reach in cooler at 66F, and creole coleslaw in reach in cooler at 68 F.
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. Emailed operator Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked had several different dishes stacked in and on it.
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 DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2049 NW 141ST, Opa Locka — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled
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.