EL CERRO RESTAURANT
811 W HWY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-242-4669
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -stove, 110F, operator turned up heat, 147F
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelf on prep table in kitchen
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour in kitchen, operator labeled.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -outside sink by ice machine, operator turned on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in freezer beside hot holding unit in kitchen -filters on hood suppression system
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. -pork skin in walk in cooler
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -99F, operator moved to burner for heating, went to 146F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers -exterior and handles of reach in cooler doors -exterior cooking pans encrusted
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -next to unwrapped stir sticks on front line. Operator corrected
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. -ice machine was added outside, has overhead protection but no enclosure, no hand wash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -water was 91F.operator turned up heat, went to 140F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottle of water in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Dec 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. -ice machine was added outside, has overhead protection but no enclosure, no hand wash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -water was 91F.operator turned up heat, went to 140F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottle of water in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on prep table. -pans encrusted on storage rack in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -mortar and pestle under prep table in kitchen
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan by hot holding unit -top back of fryers -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in kitchen.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -beside fryers on cook line
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs next to carrots in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (49F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken (49F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Advised operator to remove shelving liners to promote air flow. -pork belly (45F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); flan (44F - Cold Holding)a¿¿all held less than four hours per operator in walk in cooler. Operator checked cooler this morning, temperature was 41 f. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler was 41 f at time of inspection. Advised operator to adjust thermostat on their cooler, call technician.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee preparing food in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on prep table. -pans encrusted on storage rack in dish area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -towel underneath cutting board on prep table. -toast wrapped in paper towel in hot holding unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on top of onions in office area.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -mortar and pestle under prep table in kitchen
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -ice scoop in ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan by hot holding unit -top back of fryers -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -under prep table in kitchen
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed fruit over sliced cheese and juice in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -beside fryers on cook line
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Cooling in covered bus tubs overnight in walk in cooler per operator: chicken 46F, broth 46F, see stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked potatoes and carrots in double true cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork fat 48F, chicken 50F, pork 45f, 47F, 48F. All raw items in large containers that have been pulled out to use earlier per operator. Advised to stored in metal containers/pull out only what is needed to prepare
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In fenced grease recycle area
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. New employees with no food handler training
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andy expired October 2023
Grease on the ground around grease recycle container
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter handsink slow draining
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cases of raw beef left at room temperature for a couplehours
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In air handler closet, wet mop sitting in dry mop bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 25 ppm cl corrected to 200 ppm cl
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
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.