Sol Mexican Restaurante
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Sol Mexican Restaurante has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Sol Mexican Restaurante's latest score of 86 sits above the Wimauma average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Jocelyn P and Clara G. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Establishment has 5 employees on site at time of inspection and provided one food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on prep table. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with pots. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Spoon hanging on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 rice in dry storage. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled in dry storage. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
52
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
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
31B-02-4
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.
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates stored over coolers not inverted at time of inspection.
25-06-4
64
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed case of plantains with mold growth and flies on them
01B-07-4
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**
35A-02-6
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**
11-27-4
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**
31A-07-4
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**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
51-16-7
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**
11-26-1
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**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden plywood on food storage cart **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
21
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over tamales in glass door reach in cooler, operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in mens and womens bathrooms.
32-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sol Mexican Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sol Mexican Restaurante on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sol Mexican Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sol Mexican Restaurante.
How does Sol Mexican Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Wimauma?
Sol Mexican Restaurante most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Wimauma average of 81.
Has Sol Mexican Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sol Mexican Restaurante have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sol Mexican Restaurante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sol Mexican Restaurante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sol Mexican Restaurante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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