CINCO DE MAYO
13170 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 63
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on pick up window area, bottles of water hot teas for personal drinking. Moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler, knife removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs for beef and chicken stored with handle touching meat, manager Removed and sent to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near triple sink
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Tres leches different flavors. Manager unavailable to provide invoice, not sure where they come from no box with labels, just plain clear container, menu states homemade but not made onsite or proof of delivery Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over mixed vegetables and empanadas
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Tres leches different flavors. Manager unavailable to provide invoice, not sure where they come from no box with labels, just plain clear container, menu states homemade but not made onsite or proof of
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach cooler
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed for dishwasher Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in dish area
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near queso steam holder, manager fixed Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5: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. Still expired 11-2024
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Shelled eggs still stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on line across from flat top grill Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 11-6-24 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Still expired Guillermo Rodrigue Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5: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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: All expired no new certificates to show . Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Stored over top shelf of cooler area
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 11-6-24
- 53B-01-5: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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler no date marking
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scooper in sugar
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom there's no covered receptacle
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Open Personal drink(monster) stored next to microwave and aluminum foil
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun at bar area
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in handsink next to iced teas. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat for bar sink Chlorine for dishwasher
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back dish area no paper towels
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. On cooked beef in walk in cooler
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles unlabeled with yellow and pink's substance
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with debris buildup. Nozzles of drink dispensers with mold like substance buildup at bar. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles such as oven and reach in freezer with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing at threshold of back door. Also, observed standing water on floor at dish pit. Also, floors with debris buildup especially around fryer, along walls.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, several items stored on floor. Also, multiple items stored uncovered. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plugs at dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in storage closet in mens restroom not hung to dry.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 64F. In large deep pan. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone, then handle clean pitcher of drinks without hand wash.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 64F. In large deep pan. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen quesadillas sitting on plate at 111F, relleno sitting on plate at 87F. Person in charge states as been out less than 4 hours, recommended holding on time. Will hold on time for remaining 2 hours.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle and cup stored in hand wash sinks in kitchen. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine at dishmachine, unable to provide test strips.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with yellow chemical unlabeled in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine by back door of kitchen. Manager proceeded to wipe clean. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl with no handle not being used to scoop sugar from large white plastic bin located on the other side of the wall of the cookline. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup with no lid or straw located in kitchen area. Employee added lid to drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal food items in bar area reach in cooler and in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food with no hair net.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers on wash rack by dish machine had pooled water around rim.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler beneath the make ready table on cookline had frayed/loose gasket seals.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bucket of lard on floor. Soda fountain box , on kitchen' floor. Manager relocated items. Corrected On-Site
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop in blue Ice scoop container on side of ice machine soiled. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from refuse dumpster in rear of establishment.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in small reach in cooler in bar area with desserts in.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door seal gasket soiled on two separate reach in coolers- White dessert beer glass refrigerator had soiled gaskets. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Cut tortillas removed from plastic packaging and placed in cardboard box with no plastic lining. Manager placed into a food container Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in large plastic container not labeled. Manager labeled container as sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef walk in cooler between 53-56F; made yesterday at 9:00 pm. a¿¿ two buckets of cheese sauce in same cooler, made at same time between 45-48F. Manager discarded. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired June 1, 2023 Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nine portions of Tres Leches cakes between 53-54F, in small reach in cooler in bar area. Cooler appeared not to be working properly. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef walk in cooler between 53-56F; made yesterday at 9:00 pm. a¿¿ two buckets of cheese sauce in same cooler, made at same time between 45-48F. Manager discarded. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nine portions of Tres Leches cakes between 53-54F, in small reach in cooler in bar area. Cooler appeared not to be working properly. Manager discarded.Warning Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Inspector provide sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two of three managers had expired CFM certificates.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up pot with water at handwash sink. Discussed with employee that handsinks are for washing hands only.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory in establishment for undercooked steaks and eggs. Inspectors provided person in charge with a hard copy advisory onsite. Person in charge displayed the advisory. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Enchiladas sauce not date marked. Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf at end of cookline. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).