El Sauce Latin Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at El Sauce Latin Grill, the earliest from 2023. El Sauce Latin Grill was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Lehigh Acres restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High 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**
12A-29-4
High 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.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Unclean components, attachments or fixtures. Ansel system at hood area over grill with buildup of grease.
36-50-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over triple sink area over cooked rice. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High 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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High 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**
03A-02-5
High 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**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over triple sink area with rice cooker. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - 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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
39
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with steam table. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 under triple sink middle. 1 at entrance to unit. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes rice, bread, bottles vinegar stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses under grill. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bins rice under front counter not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
35
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose hooked up to clean water tank on food truck. **Warning**
29-04-4
High 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**
28-08-4
Intermediate - 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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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**
11-26-1
Basic - 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**
10-20-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - 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**
14-73-4
52
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked.
31A-09-4
70
Feb 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated that they are in the process of getting certificate before opening. New licensing inspection operator has 30 days to acquire certificate.
53A-01-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sauce Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sauce Latin Grill on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sauce Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sauce Latin Grill.
How does El Sauce Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
El Sauce Latin Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has El Sauce Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sauce Latin Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Sauce Latin Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Sauce Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sauce Latin Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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