Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited four times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom faucets in men's and woman's restroom with heavy calcium deposit build up on all faucets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: At today's callback : no change. still heavy calcium deposits on faucets at Hand Wash Sink in men's and women's restroom. **Admin Complaint**
32-07-5
95
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee handled mixer with gloves. Changed gloves but did not wash hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom faucets in men's and woman's restroom with heavy calcium deposit build up on all faucets. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoop in spices. Rice. Sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone apron , hat on bags of foods. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). Exit door by bar.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Prep Line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Kitchen
06-01-5
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. significant standing water along bar area. Observed significant waste water overflowing from drain under Three compartment sink at bar and Hand Wash Sink at bar and by ice machine located at bar. Note : Establishment unable to close the area off and it is in a traffic area for normal operations. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Wastewater from Hand Wash Sink drain at bar and from Three compartment sink drain at bar backing up onto floor at bar and by ice machine located at bar. Note : Establishment is unable to close the area off and it is in a traffic area for normal operations. **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered tray of peppers , breads in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism disabled at men's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Significant standing water on floor at bar and by ice machine located at bar. **Warning**
36-22-4
47
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. Leak by bar ice machine causing significant standing water at bar line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: At today's callback : water still dripping onto floor under ice machine. per manager special drip tray has been ordered and is waiting for delivery. About 3 days. Floors mopped up. Minor standing water by ice machine **Time Extended**
28-13-5
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. Leak by bar ice machine causing significant standing water at bar line. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in shopping bag. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of salsa at wait-station at 62°. Insufficient ice in tray. Person In Charge moved food to different container with additional ice. Placed about 11 am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables and salsa in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate as scoop in cooked rice. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table. Moved by manager.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on walk in cooler racks. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled fryer by prep line. Not in use for frying but used to hold foods.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Roll of hamburger meat thawing at room temperature. 36°. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from under sink at Dish machine line. Leak at ice machine by bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
41
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Food service employee washed hands but did dried hands on clothing. ( no paper towels at dispensers). Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler : (overnight temperatures) Cooked rice 51°. Cooked pork 50°, 51°. Cooked beef 49°. Cooked chicken 49°. Salsa 50°. Shredded lettuce 49°. Cooked beans 52° Raw beef 47° raw chicken 47°. Per Person In Charge delivered this morning. Items iced down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk in cooler : (overnight temperatures) Cooked rice 51°. Cooked pork 50°, 51°. Cooked beef 49°. Cooked chicken 49°. Salsa 50°. Shredded lettuce 49°. Cooked beans 52°. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans . Cooked pork made few days ago no Ted ate marked. Walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Low water pressure at bar Hand Wash Sink.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple Hand Wash Sinks with no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce, spices.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41 ° or below. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. . Odor by grease trap cover by prep line. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door not self closing. Mechanism disabled. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepared , cooked foods in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at bar Hand Wash Sink causing standing water at bar. (Water leaking at edge of sink )
29-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service on floor. Kitchen.
25-05-4
25
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Missing self closing mechanism on bathroom doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Construction dust and debris on counters and shelves. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles by front.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing self closing mechanism on rear doors.
35B-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant.
How does Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican 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 Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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