EL SAUCE LATIN GRILL
4509 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-264-6674
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 55 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under triple sink.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In smaller reach-in cooler, raw chicken over raw pork. Operator rearranged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black marks and staining on cutting board on reach-in cooler.
Food stored outside. Jugs of juices in cooler in ice outside unit.
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored outside. Observed juices stored outside in unlocked igloo style coolers on ice.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed screening not kept closed when not selling food to the public.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handle money for customer and then change gloves without also washing hands. Discussed with operator times a proper handwashing is required in addition to glove change, operator properly washed hands before continuing food service.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By grill, fresh garlic in oil (98F - Hot Holding) for 100 minutes per operator. Discussed using time as a public health control and provided form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In tall glass door reach-in cooler, no foods date labeled including cooked pork tamales stored between 1-3 days per operator. Spoke with operator regarding introducing a date labeling system.
Unclean components, attachments or fixtures. Ansel system at hood area over grill with buildup of grease.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in small silver reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper protection. As a repeat violation, discussed with operator ways to train staff in proper food storage using handout.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door reach-in cooler, cooked pork tamales (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator during busy lunch service. Discussed with operator icing down foods and monitoring temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over triple sink area over cooked rice. Operator removed the bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on potable water hose Bibb, connected to multiple splitters.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over triple sink area with rice cooker. Operator labeled the bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in front of triple sink. 4 dead roaches on floor in middle of cabinet under triple sink.
Oct 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose hooked in unit with multiple splitters added, no vacuum breakers installed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler.
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.
Oct 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers, plastic bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice and bread stored under counter in non food grade containers and bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in bottom section small silver reach-in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling up side of grill. Two live under hand sink in corner of unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose hooked in unit with multiple splitters added, no vacuum breakers installed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with steam table. Operator cleared the sink for proper use.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 under triple sink middle. 1 at entrance to unit.
Food stored on floor. Boxes rice, bread, bottles vinegar stored on floor.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses under grill. Operator removed and sanitized.
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.
Stored food not covered. Bins rice under front counter not covered.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Observed unit's wastewater system hooked up to PVC pipe that is buried in the ground. Operator disconnected from system and utilizing the tank that is built into this unit.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose hooked up to clean water tank on food truck.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed form as available but not signed. All employees working at time of inspection signed form.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle under grill. Operator moved item for proper storage.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray on outside of unit, observed grease leaking from hood system down outside walls of unit.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 11770-A METRO PKWY, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage.
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. Operator printed item.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked.
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