Island Food
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Island Food has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Island Food's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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**
35A-05-4
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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**
03A-02-5
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**
35A-05-4
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**
28-09-5
Intermediate - Wash solution for clean in place equipment less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
16-56-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches underneath three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
28-09-5
Basic - Observed buildup of garbage on the ground and/or pad behind dumpster in bushes behind mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
33-19-4
74
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
12A-13-4
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
05-07-4
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored in floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around mobile food dispensing vehicle and behind mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
33-19-4
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**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Jul 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
50-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Food on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Food?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Food.
How does Island Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Island Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Island Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Island Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Island Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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