ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE

Name: ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE
Address: 4509 LEE BLVD, LEHIGH ACRES, FL, 33971, US
Rating: 85.5

4509 LEE BLVD, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971

License #2359359

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85.5 Grade B / 100

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ORIGINAL ISLAND TASTE in LEHIGH ACRES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 6 critical, 3 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 12, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] 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.
[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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
[45-05-4] Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Near handwash sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle and other containers containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 under triple sink.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at potable water hose connected to mobile unit.
[12A-17-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Large jug oil, plastic and metal drink bottles by window for unit.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer.
[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.
[33-09-4] 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.

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