El Cerrito Restaurant

11841186 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at El Cerrito Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so El Cerrito Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90
May 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cerrito Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cerrito Restaurant on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cerrito Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cerrito Restaurant.

How does El Cerrito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Cerrito Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Cerrito Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cerrito Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cerrito Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Cerrito Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cerrito Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.