El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford
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4520 W Sr 46, Sanford, FL 32771El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has accumulated 422 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.4 per visit. The facility operated previously as El Paso Mexican Grill. State fire records document five safety violations, primarily concerning boiler certification and documentation spanning from 2016 through 2017. Recent inspection patterns show persistent compliance issues, with a Warning Issued on February 9, 2026, followed by a Call Back inspection five days later that found continued violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
12.4
violations / inspection
12.4 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.48
violations / inspection
5.48 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-12: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-13:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-03-29: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Per operator boiler disconnected. Spoke with Andrew Frazier, Deputy Boiler Inspector, 352-369-2872. Next time he is in the area, he will verify that it has been disconnected. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-05-31: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Per operator boiler disconnected. Spoke with Andrew Frazier, Deputy Boiler Inspector, 352-369-2872. Next time he is in the area, he will verify that it has been disconnected.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford last inspected?
- El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford had?
- El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford find?
- El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Sol Mexican Restaurant in Sanford operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Paso Mexican Grill (2015-2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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