How many health inspections has EL CERRO RESTAURANT had?

EL CERRO RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL CERRO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, EL CERRO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL CERRO RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL CERRO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

EL CERRO RESTAURANT

811 W HWY 50, Clermont, FL 34711

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HEANBI LLC · License: SEA4508486

EL CERRO RESTAURANT in Clermont, FL has 22 inspections on record with 144 total violations (6.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

144Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 23, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Apr 23, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Nov 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 9, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Nov 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL CERRO RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL CERRO RESTAURANT had?: EL CERRO RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL CERRO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, EL CERRO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL CERRO RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at EL CERRO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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