EL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4520 West 1st Street
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 1 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
19
Total
31
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dishwashing area
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar triple sink not set up in correct order, operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor throughout kitchen has damage
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -log of raw ground beef stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer -bucket of salsa stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad underneath dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in contact with rice
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -oven conveyor soiled
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lids.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -door closer broken on rear kitchen door
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -multiple employees with soiled dry wiping cloths hanging off of their aprons
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -refried beans in walk-in cooler, operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -pork marinated and raw shrimp thawing at room temperature on drain board of triple sink, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -discarded cooking equipment stored in dumpster area **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink across from the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen: cold water handle leaks while in operation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on edge of sanitizer bucket, operator submerged **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-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
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored with peppers, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched raw chicken then failed to remove gloves and wash hands prior to touching clean spatula handles, operator educated employee
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso 120-123F, per operator less than 2 hours held on top of conveyor oven, operator relocated to grill to rapidly reheat, rechecked 30 minutes later 168-175F **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine exceeding 200ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink at cookline
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -shredded beef, taco beef, and shredded chicken per operator all prepared on Saturday, 12-7-2024
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Adrian, Mariana, Crystal
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 31 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 19 basic).