Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee

170 Airpark Blvd, Immokalee, FL 34142
Overview

Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee operated without a valid food permit in March 2024 after failing to pay the 2023 permit fee. The facility received consultation visits from FDACS environmental specialists in October 2024 and January 2025 regarding FDA Food Facilities Registration and beef tallow classification. Six inspections on record between April 2023 and January 2025 document permit application processing and one permit violation; the most recent inspection on January 24, 2025 was a consultation visit with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
10FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Collier County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee: FDACS Inspection History (10)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management regarding FDA Food Facilities Registration.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management- referred beef tallow questions to owner's Process Authority for classification and provided link for usda.gov for questions on jurisdiction based on formulation.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: 2023 Food permit not paid

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C. o
— 4 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: PAMELA FREDERICKSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . RESHMA TANNASSEE, OWNER PAMELA FREDERICKSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Risk-Based Violations

92 Packaged foods not labeled as required in the Code of Federal Regulations. 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, 9 CFR 381.
Specifically, citric acid ingredient not listed on the label on Carina's 5 gallon refrigerated salsa bucket, labeled for wholesale. Real lemon ingredients are not broken down to single ingredients on the same label nor are the ingredients for the canned tomatoes. Real lemon juice ingredients include a sulfite. COS Owner put missing ingredients on the invoice for immediate corrective action and is in the process of changing the wholesale labels. x
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: BRITTANY SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: PAMELA FREDERICKSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRACE MEKELSKI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management regarding relocation, minimum construction standards and plan review. Emailed the owners industry hand outs.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee had?
Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee ever been shut down?
No, Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee last inspected?
Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 24, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee had?
Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee find?
Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 24, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines in Immokalee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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