EL SAUCE LATIN GRILL
Metro Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida, 33966
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4: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
- 08A-20-5: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
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5: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
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over triple sink area over cooked rice. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4: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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over triple sink area with rice cooker. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4: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**
- 50-04-4: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**
- 29-34-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 under triple sink middle. 1 at entrance to unit. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes rice, bread, bottles vinegar stored on floor. Warning
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses under grill. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-04-4: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
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bins rice under front counter not covered. Warning
- 14-15-4: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 35A-05-4: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
- 29-34-4: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
- 31A-09-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-63-4: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
- 10-20-4: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
- 14-73-4: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
- 28-08-4: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
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose hooked up to clean water tank on food truck. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 11-26-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6: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
- 11-27-4: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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).