EL CERRO RESTAURANT

Does EL CERRO RESTAURANT keep a clean kitchen? Yes — an A grade, 95/100, at its most recent inspection on June 26, 2026. That visit logged 5 basic violations.

Its latest inspection on June 26, 2026 cited only 5 basic violations. That puts it safer than 83% of Lake County restaurants we grade — near the top of the county. Menus here flag options for dairy-free and healthy diners.

A · 95/100 · safer than 83% of Lake County

Get directions Call (352) 242-4669

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (95/100)
Violations
5 total — 5 basic
Address
811 W HWY 50, Clermont, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Latin American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Caribbean restaurant, Cuban restaurant, Dominican restaurant, Puerto Rican restaurant
Price
$
Rating
4.6 stars (1925 reviews)
Seats
40
Phone
(352) 242-4669
Website
Official website
Photo of EL CERRO RESTAURANT
Photo: El Cerro

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,925 reviews
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Overall Score

69 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 7 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 7 PM
Friday
7 AM to 7 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 7 PM
Sunday
Closed

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 32 — Bathrooms
  2. October 31, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 26, 2026