Cinco De Mayo

42-29 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Cinco De Mayo stretching back to 2022. Cinco De Mayo was last inspected on Nov 22, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up three times.

Cinco De Mayo's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

02G

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

02G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinco De Mayo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cinco De Mayo on file is from Nov 22, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cinco De Mayo?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cinco De Mayo.

How does Cinco De Mayo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cinco De Mayo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cinco De Mayo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cinco De Mayo 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 inspected?

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

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