DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE

1840 Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
Florida, 34957
Skyline Heights
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885481

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in kitchen dry storage area soiled with grease/dust
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions,
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up inside reach in freezer at bar.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to triple sink- operator placed hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Non-food grade "thank you " bags in direct contact with tamales inside walk in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle and discard soiled card board,then proceed to handle clean food equipment in main kitchen without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager reviewed proper hand washing procedures with food handling employees, employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885155

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720861

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in back dish pit at 0 ppm. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in non food grade bags in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made queso on prep counter at 115F, per operator, items out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator put items on time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. food handlers certificate for all current employees expired 4/2024. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483366

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over cooked chicken wings walk-in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish at walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Flan (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, both products held overnight for 12+ hours. See stop sale. Observed flan in small household type reach in cooler at cook line area. Advised operator not to use for any restaurant food which requires temperature control. Observed cooked chicken in large deep tub filled almost to the top in walk in cooler. Advised operator to split batches of cooked proteins and sauces into smaller batches before placing in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made Flan (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, both products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, both products held overnight for 12+ hours. See stop sale. Observed flan in small household type reach in cooler at cook line area. Advised operator not to use for any restaurant food which requires temperature control. Observed cooked chicken in large deep tub filled almost to the top in walk in cooler. Advised operator to split batches of cooked proteins and sauces into smaller batches before placing in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hydrogen peroxide and super glue stored over flip top cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for dish machine, chlorine sanitizer. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342859

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Cooking oil stored on floor at prep dry storage area by dish room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground raw chorizo over shrimp at reach in cooler cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomato salsa (47F - Cold Holding) Observed pan of house-made diced tomato salsa resting on top of a container of ice. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved back to walk in cooler. Advised operator to ensure salsa is mostly submerged in ice bath and continually monitor temperature to ensure process is working if they intend to keep out of cold holding units. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. refried beans (121F - Cooling) at 1:30 since 1:15 - 121F at 1:45 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator split in half and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of chemical test strips chlorine sanitizer, dish machine.