EL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4520 W SR 46 · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -test 2x, 0ppm, dishwasher technician is on site affecting repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over cooked chicken wings in single glass door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized glass door reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -styrofoam bowls of salsa 54F, per operator less than 2 hours stored above fill line in top of salsa reach-in cooler, employee relocated the excess styrofoam bowls to the lower portion of the reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink/black, mold-like substance -multiple cutting boards stained on cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink on opposite side of steam table -handwashing sink at end of cookline, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at end of cookline across from glass door reach-in cooler **Warning**
Basic 12
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -frying pans on wire rack, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor next and beneath stove has a significant accumulation of grease, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off of oven door handle on stove in rear cooking area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -salsa cooler next to chips holding unit, operator installed a new ambient air temperature thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink next to coffee maker **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top of reach-in cooler drawers below flat-top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Pots/pans shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf of dish storage rack next to handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink sprayer **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:20 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.