EL SAUCE LATIN GRILL
4509 LEE BLVD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-29-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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.
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 1
36-50-4Basic – Unclean components, attachments or fixtures. Ansel system at hood area over grill with buildup of grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:05 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.