EL CERRITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL

Name: EL CERRITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL
Address: 6911 CONGRESS ST, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, 34653, US
Rating: 87

6911 CONGRESS ST, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

License #6113573

87 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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EL CERRITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL in NEW PORT RICHEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 major, 9 minor.

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[11-27-4] 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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-204. The operator posted.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 ceiling tile damage in the kitchen area above the walk in cooler.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The exit door in the kitchen area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the dishwashing area. The operator labeled the bottle.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Garlic, chili powder, black pepper bottles not covered. The operator covered the bottles.
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. The ice bin in the kitchen had a employee beverage in it. The operator removed the beverage.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the womens bathroom. Provided the operator with a handwashing sign.

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