Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease/ debris build up.
36-34-5
82
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf next to pans in kitchen by grill. Manager removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel stored in kitchen on shelf next to pans. Manager removed towels put into sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded chicken 48F Ground beef 47F Beans 46F. *See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded chicken 48F Ground beef 47F Beans 46F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish cloths inside handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe leaking from under handwashing sink onto floor next to three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled debris inside dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipes in disrepair under handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
29-08-4
47
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: License was paid by check on 8/21/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Did not observed employee food safety training at time of call back. Operator provided receipt where he purchased Florida Restaurant and Lodging training books. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
70
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live small flying insects inside kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of tomatoes on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water running from pipe onto kitchen floor. Operator fixed pipe during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas chips stored on top on prep table not properly covered. Operator properly covered chips during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not properly chained.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
45
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee switch from working with raw chicken to lettuce without washing hands.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed serving spoon stored inside hand wash sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed kitchen knives stored between wall and prep table.
24-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas shell bowls stored on top of prep table not properly covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Horchata at 49F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 8 cups of Flan dated 10-08-2023 See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Flan dated 10-8-2023. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dish chemical bucket used to store salsa.
14-15-4
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Observed salsa in dish detergent bucket.See stop sale.
01B-32-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash cans, and scrubbing pads inside of same hand sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water Hand wash sink at bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go plates not covered in back storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed rinse, wash, and sanitizer not set up.
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed tongs on trash can. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Stuffed Chili's not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed both triple sink faucets leaking. Observed pipe leaking at hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table by soda machine.
21-12-4
22
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar.
How does Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar 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 Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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