ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE
4509 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33971
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
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.
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at potable water hose connected to mobile unit.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at potable water hose connected to mobile unit. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12A-17-4Critical
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
- 33-20-4
Solid waste on the ground and/or pad around waste water tank. Spoke with operator regarding environmental contamination potential and proper disposal of waste.
Basic - Solid waste on the ground and/or pad around waste water tank. Spoke with operator regarding environmental contamination potential and proper disposal of waste.
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle and other containers containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 under triple sink.
Intermediate - Spray bottle and other containers containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 under triple sink.
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. Large jug oil, plastic and metal drink bottles by window for unit.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large jug oil, plastic and metal drink bottles by window for unit.
Basic
- 33-09-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic - 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.
Basic
- 50-04-4
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.
Basic - 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.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.