Cinco De Mayo
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Cinco De Mayo has 11 inspections in the public record. Cinco De Mayo was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler, manager moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in men's restroom soap empty
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black beans, shredded beef and ground beef cooked 2 days ago, employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal foam cup drink stored on top shelf next to foil Togo containers, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area near frozen drinks station/across from draf5 area floor with standing water
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
23-03-4
58
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in wall in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Armando
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4 oz cup used as a scooper in cheese
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal open core water bottle next to salsa
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on oven door
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scooper for chips stored on prep table next to personal water bottle
10-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door cooler with water build up in bottoms of cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler pans of cooked black beans, cooked chicken, and tamales uncovered in walk in cooler pans/ cold holding
08B-12-5
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Tres leches different flavors. Manager unavailable to provide invoice, not sure where they come from no box with labels, just plain clear container, menu states homemade but not made onsite or proof of delivery **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over mixed vegetables and empanadas
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Tres leches different flavors. Manager unavailable to provide invoice, not sure where they come from no box with labels, just plain clear container, menu states homemade but not made onsite or proof of
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed for dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near queso steam holder, manager fixed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in dish area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Still expired 11-2024
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on pick up window area, bottles of water hot teas for personal drinking. Moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler, knife removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs for beef and chicken stored with handle touching meat, manager Removed and sent to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near triple sink
31B-04-4
30
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Shelled eggs still stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on line across from flat top grill **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 11-6-24 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Still expired Guillermo Rodrigue **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: All expired no new certificates to show . **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Stored over top shelf of cooler area
41-22-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 11-6-24
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler no date marking
02C-02-5
55
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun at bar area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in handsink next to iced teas. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat for bar sink Chlorine for dishwasher
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back dish area no paper towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. On cooked beef in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles unlabeled with yellow and pink's substance
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scooper in sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom there's no covered receptacle
32-12-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Open Personal drink(monster) stored next to microwave and aluminum foil
12B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler
10-17-4
45
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 64F. In large deep pan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone, then handle clean pitcher of drinks without hand wash.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 64F. In large deep pan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen quesadillas sitting on plate at 111F, relleno sitting on plate at 87F. Person in charge states as been out less than 4 hours, recommended holding on time. Will hold on time for remaining 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with yellow chemical unlabeled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle and cup stored in hand wash sinks in kitchen. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine at dishmachine, unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles such as oven and reach in freezer with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing at threshold of back door. Also, observed standing water on floor at dish pit. Also, floors with debris buildup especially around fryer, along walls.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, several items stored on floor. Also, multiple items stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plugs at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in storage closet in mens restroom not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with debris buildup. Nozzles of drink dispensers with mold like substance buildup at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
29
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef walk in cooler between 53-56F; made yesterday at 9:00 pm. a¿¿ two buckets of cheese sauce in same cooler, made at same time between 45-48F. Manager discarded. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired June 1, 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nine portions of Tres Leches cakes between 53-54F, in small reach in cooler in bar area. Cooler appeared not to be working properly. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef walk in cooler between 53-56F; made yesterday at 9:00 pm. a¿¿ two buckets of cheese sauce in same cooler, made at same time between 45-48F. Manager discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nine portions of Tres Leches cakes between 53-54F, in small reach in cooler in bar area. Cooler appeared not to be working properly. Manager discarded.**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Inspector provide sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two of three managers had expired CFM certificates.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up pot with water at handwash sink. Discussed with employee that handsinks are for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory in establishment for undercooked steaks and eggs. Inspectors provided person in charge with a hard copy advisory onsite. Person in charge displayed the advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Enchiladas sauce not date marked. Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf at end of cookline. Manager labeled as degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door seal gasket soiled on two separate reach in coolers- White dessert beer glass refrigerator had soiled gaskets. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food with no hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine by back door of kitchen. Manager proceeded to wipe clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl with no handle not being used to scoop sugar from large white plastic bin located on the other side of the wall of the cookline. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup with no lid or straw located in kitchen area. Employee added lid to drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal food items in bar area reach in cooler and in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers on wash rack by dish machine had pooled water around rim.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler beneath the make ready table on cookline had frayed/loose gasket seals.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bucket of lard on floor. Soda fountain box , on kitchen' floor. Manager relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop in blue Ice scoop container on side of ice machine soiled. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from refuse dumpster in rear of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in small reach in cooler in bar area with desserts in.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Cut tortillas removed from plastic packaging and placed in cardboard box with no plastic lining. Manager placed into a food container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-60-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in large plastic container not labeled. Manager labeled container as sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
14
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cooked tortillas with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked relano at 110 ° on top of hot hold pans. Placed about 30 mins before. Reheated to 180°. By manger. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by equipment.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink by Dish Machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink by Dish Machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slime , black like substance build up on deflector plate in ice machine.
22-20-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag touching cleaned pans on dish rack. Moved by manager.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled ice container.
10-12-5
45
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked vegetable (56F - Cold Holding) held in plastic bag sitting on make line preparation table. Operator moved items to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at server station in kitchen used as a dump sink with ice in basin. Discussed
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray title with blue substance unlabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Wine bottles and beer bottles stored in front ice bin at bar. Discussed with manager that a clear separation is needed between drink ice and ice to keep drinks cold. Discussed several options
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Three compartment sink behind bar setup incorrectly with rinse setup after sanitation. Discussed proper procedure and emailed flyer. Operator correctly setup **Corrected On-Site**
22-54-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cinco De Mayo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cinco De Mayo on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cinco De Mayo?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cinco De Mayo.
How does Cinco De Mayo compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cinco De Mayo most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cinco De Mayo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cinco De Mayo have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cinco De Mayo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cinco De Mayo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cinco De Mayo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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