5 De Mayo Restaurant

108-09 53 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited 5 De Mayo Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2022. 5 De Mayo Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 25, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to two violations previously.

Looking across the full record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; 5 De Mayo Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

May 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

May 23, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 De Mayo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 De Mayo Restaurant on file is from Oct 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 De Mayo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5 De Mayo Restaurant.

How does 5 De Mayo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

5 De Mayo Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 5 De Mayo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 5 De Mayo Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 5 De Mayo 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 5 De Mayo Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 De Mayo Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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