Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOL DE MEXICO

125 N BAY STREET · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3346880
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8366140
DBPR license4508444

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#22High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. – employee left cooks line and returned.

#23High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Dishwasher handle dirty to clean utensils. Operator coached employee.

#24High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – retail bags used to store Raw beef, Raw pork in reach in freezer in dry storage area.

#25High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. – raw pork, raw beef, raw ground beef stored in same container in reach in cooler in chip area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located behind dish machine.

Intermediate 5

#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener

#28Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in chip room block wit chip machine.

#29Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#30Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink in kitchen area.

#31Intermediate02D-06-5

Intermediate – Packaged food has no English labeling. – bulk rice, bean, bread crumbs in dry storage area.

Basic 21

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. – bowl in bulk beans stored in dry storage area.

#5Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – tank located in front bar.

#6Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling in dish area.

#7Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Mix stored next to hand sink in dish area.

#8Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on Saba cold holding unit in cooks area.

#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection.

#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – Wall in dish area.

#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. – tong hanging on Oven handle in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – used utensil stored in room temperature water in kitchen area,

#14Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. – Cold holding unit next to drink station in hallway.

#15Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Hood filters – heavy grease build up under fryers, Stove, flat top grill.

#17Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – reach in on cooks line.

#18Basic36-10-4

Basic – Soiled floors throughout the entire kitchen area, dish area, chip area.

#19Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. – Dry storage and dish areas.

#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – behind cooking equipment in cooks line.

#21Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.