ISLAND FOOD
Food safety records indicate ISLAND FOOD in FORT MYERS has 7 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
16401 S TAMIAMI TRL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502716
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed 1 live roach crawling on counter. Operator killed and discarded roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10911193
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches underneath three compartment sink. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed drainage pipe attached to mobile food dispensing vehicle leading from vehicle to ground underneath vehicle. Warning
- 16-56-4:Intermediate - Wash solution for clean in place equipment less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10712656
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8708111
- 33-19-4:Basic - Observed buildup of garbage on the ground and/or pad behind dumpster in bushes behind mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 8/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865731
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8863350
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored in floor. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around mobile food dispensing vehicle and behind mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Warning
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by crate with cilantro. Operator removed crate. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443021
- 50-04-4: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.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.