Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Jensen Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made queso on prep counter at 115F, per operator, items out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator put items on time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in non food grade bags in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in back dish pit at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. food handlers certificate for all current employees expired 4/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
41
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65 degrees, beans, (stored overnight)/walk in cooler)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef/walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 65 degrees, beans(stored overnight)/walk in cooler.
01B-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.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes, frozen vegetables/walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/cook line/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
52
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing of knife sharpener/prep area/corrective action taken/operator removed item. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.top of ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored onions in proper container. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish/walk in freezer/corrective action/operator labeled Employee only meal. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salsa/ric/frontline /corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine.
How does Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine 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 Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cinco De Mayo Mexican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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