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EL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4520 West 1st Street
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836484

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: -operator states professional resurfacing has been scheduled **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights over prep area and in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: -operator states new lights have been ordered **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10835801

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -"Pepsi" cups in beverage service area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout prep area and under rear area cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights over prep area and in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves on cookline tables Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler -fries cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment -walls under dishwasher have a significant accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled -inside ice machine -inside of microwaves -multiple cutting boards stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: -multiple cutting boards stained **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738410

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -"Pepsi" cups in beverage service area Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door in disrepair Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout prep area and under rear area cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple foods on floor in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple cracked lids on foods in walk-in cooler Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer Warning
  • 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. -flour container Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights over prep area and in walk-in freezer Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves on cookline tables Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe disconnected below handwash sink Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler -fries cooler Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind prep table next to ice machine -wall above/behind cooking equipment -walls under dishwasher have a significant accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored over habanero sauce in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on drain pipe underneath handwash sink in front of hot holding cabinet Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched raw food with gloved hand then touched plate Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa 59-60F stored on prep table next to chips dispenser, operator placed on ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled -inside ice machine -inside of microwaves -multiple cutting boards stained Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar used to store black plastic lid and hose, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink across from glass door reach-in cooler -handwash sink next to ice machine -handwash sink across from dishwashing area, employee restocked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 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. -multiple cooked foods in walk-in cooler Warning

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786771

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552354

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile missing in beer storage room (bar area)
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen above door to dining area -in dishwashing area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor drains soiled in dishwashing area
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -gap in ceiling tile above dish machine ( for conduit) Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sinks in kitchen
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -steam table, other tables Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled (in rack on cook line)
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test kit
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink on line Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided form to operator

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551865

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gap in ceiling where conduit enters. Above dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - multiple ceiling lights out in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - pizza oven roller - walk in cooler fan guards - shelving below steam tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Pizza roller Complied fan and shelving below steam tables. **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Restaurant equipment, three compartment sink stored outside . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385558

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - salsa Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. - salmon Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 6 inside unused oven compartment at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone on shelf over dry foods at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - dry storage area Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - on lettuce bucket in walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Gap in ceiling where conduit enters. Above dishmachine. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. - sugar in server area Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - multiple ceiling lights out in kitchen Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located and functioning ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cookline prep cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - pizza oven roller - walk in cooler fan guards - shelving below steam tables Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - prep cooler in expediting area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - Chile rellano Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Restaurant equipment, three compartment sink stored outside . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed green onions over shredded cheese in prep cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - salt Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - burrito sauce 44-53F, cooling overnight Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork over peppers, single door upright cooler at the end of cookline Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salmon 53F, walk in cooler; stop sale for improper thawing - salsa, 51-60F, less than 4 hours; relocated in walk in freezer for temperature recovery; **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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, 130F, held off temperature control less than 30 minutes. Corrective action taken: placed on stove to reheat; rechecked at 172F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical stored next to soda bag., at wait station. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender blocking bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at server station handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 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. Flan in triple glass door reach in cooler , prepared three days ago not date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning