RESTAURANTE EL SOL
702 RAIL RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler drawers in kitchen with avocados at time of inspection.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates stored over coolers not inverted at time of inspection.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed food stored in white plastic thank you togo bags in reach in coolers and chest freezers in kitchen at time of inspection. Spoke with employees about difference between food grade and non food grade at time of inspection
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink near triple sink at time of inspection
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle in rice and beans.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to juice dispenser.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to ice machine.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in grocery bags in chest freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 69 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
- 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/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
- 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. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on shelf with frying oil.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-40-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. At mop sink observed pvc piping for hot and cold water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Server area with ice chest and server expo area, no hand sink. Three compartment sink closest hand sink is 20 feet away . Observed separate food storage room where employee was thawing meat and hand sink added. Observed in separate storage room and ice machine was added. Observed outdoor freezer and sheds. Also a bar area outside of restaurant. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden plywood on food storage cart Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand washing sink missing in server expo area, dish washing area and in food preparation room where meat slicer is and ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Plan review not submitted and evaluated., hand sink installed in prep area **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Server area with ice chest and server expo area, no hand sink. Three compartment sink has inadequate drain boards and closest hand sink is 20 feet away Observed separate food storage room where employee was slicing meat, and no hand sink available. Observed in separate storage room and ice machine was added. Observed outdoor freezer and sheds. Also a bar area outside of restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Called and verified with plan review, no plans submitted as of 3-25-2024. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **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 2024-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor behind storage cooler. 5 dead roaches in condenser in cooler Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 29-40-4:Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. At mop sink observed pvc piping for hot and cold water Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in storage area Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not on site Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Server area with ice chest and server expo area, no hand sink. Three compartment sink closest hand sink is 20 feet away . Observed separate food storage room where employee was thawing meat and hand sink added. Observed in separate storage room and ice machine was added. Observed outdoor freezer and sheds. Also a bar area outside of restaurant. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden plywood on food storage cart Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 16-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand washing sink missing in server expo area, dish washing area and in food preparation room where meat slicer is and ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager on site. Person in charge Melany Tumbaco is manager on site and only has employee training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Server area with ice chest and server expo area, no hand sink. Three compartment sink has inadequate drain boards and closest hand sink is 20 feet away Observed separate food storage room where employee was slicing meat, and no hand sink available. Observed in separate storage room and ice machine was added. Observed outdoor freezer and sheds. Also a bar area outside of restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **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 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
2
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden plywood on food storage cart Warning
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer wash cutting board and didnt wash hands before handling clean cutting board Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed case of plantains with mold growth and flies on them
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 live flies in dry storage area on cases of tomatoes Observed approximately 150 live flies of case of plantains in storage. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand washing sink missing in server expo area, dish washing area and in food preparation room where meat slicer is and ice machine Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager on site. Person in charge Melany Tumbaco is manager on site and only has employee training Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Server area with ice chest and server expo area, no hand sink. Three compartment sink has inadequate drain boards and closest hand sink is 20 feet away Observed separate food storage room where employee was slicing meat, and no hand sink available. Observed in separate storage room and ice machine was added. Observed outdoor freezer and sheds. Also a bar area outside of restaurant. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks, sodas
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in dry storage room
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In floor of dry storage room
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).