EL SAUCE LATIN GRILL
11770-A METRO PKWY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-20-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over triple sink area over cooked rice. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over triple sink area with rice cooker. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.