ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE
ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE has 3 health inspections on file for its LEHIGH ACRES location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
4509 LEE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533281
- 03B-01-6: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 vegetables sauce (111F - Hot Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator returned to stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb connected to potable water hose for mobile unit.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with reach-in freezer. Operator moved freezer clearing sink for use. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/13/2024
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 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. Emailed operator Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked had several different dishes stacked in and on it.
- 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.Emailed operator Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 6/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8701194
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled