Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4520 W SR 46 · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3761006
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13858316
DBPR license6905130

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink on opposite side of steam table, employee restocked -handwash sink next to exit to dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom toilets are soiled **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water is continuously dripping from ceiling tiles in the dining room **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table in rear prep area, operator removed and cleaned shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket stored on dry storage area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -raw chicken container lid in walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of conveyor oven -walk-in cooler plastic shelves -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink next to exit to dining room: pvc drain pipe is broken, employee stated that a plumber has been contacted for repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf of dish storage rack next to handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of drink cup lids stored on the floor in dry storage room, operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment -walls in dishwashing area **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -water draining onto floor underneath 3 compartment sink in bar area **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink nearest to glass door reach-in coolers: faucet leaking -2 compartment sink faucet leaking -3 compartment sink sprayer hose leaking -3 compartment sink in bar area: water continuously flowing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 10:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.