Cinco De Mayo

2110 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10305

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Cinco De Mayo three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Cinco De Mayo trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06F

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nov 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06F

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jun 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinco De Mayo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cinco De Mayo on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cinco De Mayo?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cinco De Mayo.

How does Cinco De Mayo compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Cinco De Mayo most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Cinco De Mayo have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cinco De Mayo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cinco De Mayo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cinco De Mayo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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