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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in the kitchen **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom toilets are soiled **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water is continuously dripping from ceiling tiles in the dining room **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -raw chicken container lid in walk-in cooler **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
29-08-4Basic – 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**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf of dish storage rack next to handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment -walls in dishwashing area **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -water draining onto floor underneath 3 compartment sink in bar area **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 10:51 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.