EL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4520 W SR 46 · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over habanero sauce in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on drain pipe underneath handwash sink in front of hot holding cabinet **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched raw food with gloved hand then touched plate **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa 59-60F stored on prep table next to chips dispenser, operator placed on ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled -inside ice machine -inside of microwaves -multiple cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar used to store black plastic lid and hose, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink across from glass door reach-in cooler -handwash sink next to ice machine -handwash sink across from dishwashing area, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple cooked foods in walk-in cooler **Warning**
Basic 19
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -"Pepsi" cups in beverage service area **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door in disrepair **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout prep area and under rear area cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple foods on floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple cracked lids on foods in walk-in cooler **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour container **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. -multiple lights over prep area and in walk-in freezer **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves on cookline tables **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe disconnected below handwash sink **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler -fries cooler **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment -walls under dishwasher have a significant accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.