EL SAUCE LATIN GRILL
11770-A METRO PKWY · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
28-08-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose hooked up to clean water tank on food truck. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle under grill. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.