EL CERRITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL
6911 CONGRESS ST · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34653
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect, by the door of the bathroom in the kitchen area. The operator swept up the dead insect and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the dishwashing area. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 ceiling tile damage in the kitchen area above the walk in cooler.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-14-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The exit door in the kitchen area.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the women's bathroom. Provided the operator with a handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Garlic, chili powder, black pepper bottles not covered. The operator covered the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.