El Solecito

4311 Sr 574, Plant City, FL 33563

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

El Solecito has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that El Solecito's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 19, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Plant City restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,vegetables,rices,beans

02C-02-5

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

25-32-4

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in hand sink49 Put in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Thawing chicken in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Solecito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Solecito on file is from Mar 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Solecito?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Solecito.

How does El Solecito compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

El Solecito most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.

Has El Solecito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Solecito have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Solecito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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