SOL DE MEXICO RESTAURANT EUSTIS CORP
125 NORTH BAY ST, Eustis FL 32726
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019029677 | Apr 30, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 | $600 |
| 4--2018019003 | Feb 21, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from 2 days prior. Refried Beans (50F - Cooling)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from 2 days prior. Refrigerator Beans (50F - Cooling)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Operator date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Per operator from 2 days prior. Refried Beans (50F - Cooling) Large thick containers and covered.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table. Soda nozzles at the bar.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at the bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vegetable reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Vegetable reach in cooler interior soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in dry storage. Operator inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer soiled.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf next to cornmeal. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tan cutting board on prep table in the kitchen. Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with windex at the bar. Operator labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female restroom door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in back kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead in corner of dish washing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk in reach in cooler. Operator separated.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in back storage room across from dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets and exterior in dry storage
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in dry storage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm operator added chlorine. Rechecked 50 ppm
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over stuffed peppers in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator moved to freezer for quick cool Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tan Cutting board on prep table soiled Fryer baskets doiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store onions
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and cooked chicken in reach in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on shelf next to ice machine. Operator inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones over prep table. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall by 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. One light at cook line not functioning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in dry storage soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in prep area. Operator labeled.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - rice 46°-49° held overnight in reach in cooler. Operation discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. - in ice water thermometer temp 20° recalibrated both thermometers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink blocked with brooms and wet floor cone
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Front bar sink used as a dump sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to clean plates at expo.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook preparing food in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. - freezer gasket in front dry storage.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in back dry storage. - bulk rice front dry storage - dry peppersfront dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both microwaves in kitchen
Light not functioning. - light fixture in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk garlic in front dry storage
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of degreaser stored above clean utensils in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -tan cutting board on cooks line - can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - blender urn stored in hand sink at front bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front bar
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. -1 new hire
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to chip warmer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of yellow liquid
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine at service area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located at front bar.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on freezer in dry storage area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Light not functioning. - cooks line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk garlic
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw beef in cold holding unit on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers -Can opener - white cutting board on cooks line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - utensils stored in hand sink at front bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine at front bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located at front bar.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on Frigidaire freezer in dry storage area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors in cooks, dish and storage areas.
Food stored on floor. - bags of rice and pinto beans in dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both microwaves on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. - Dry storage area. - chip area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar in small storage area.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling in dish area.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Mix stored next to hand sink in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on Saba cold holding unit in cooks area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - Wall in dish area.
Soiled floors throughout the entire kitchen area, dish area, chip area.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. - Dry storage and dish areas.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate21 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located behind dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in chip room block wit chip machine.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink in kitchen area.
Packaged food has no English labeling. - bulk rice, bean, bread crumbs in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl in bulk beans stored in dry storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located in front bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling in dish area.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Mix stored next to hand sink in dish area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on Saba cold holding unit in cooks area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - Wall in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tong hanging on Oven handle in kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - used utensil stored in room temperature water in kitchen area,
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - Cold holding unit next to drink station in hallway.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - heavy grease build up under fryers, Stove, flat top grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in on cooks line.
Soiled floors throughout the entire kitchen area, dish area, chip area.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. - Dry storage and dish areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment in cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.