El Sauce Latin Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
El Sauce Latin Grill, located at 11770-A Metro Pkwy in Lehigh Acres, FL, had a recent inspection on February 25, 2026, which resulted in a score of 64. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with grease buildup in the ventilation system and improper handwashing procedures by an employee, which was corrected on-site. Additionally, time/temperature control for safety food was noted as a concern with garlic in oil held at 98°F.
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.
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
39
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
35
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Feb 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Unclean components, attachments or fixtures. Ansel system at hood area over grill with buildup of grease.
36-50-4
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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