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CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

3550 MAHAN DR #10

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10778137

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf next to pans in kitchen by grill. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen not sealed. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel stored in kitchen on shelf next to pans. Manager removed towels put into sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10778135

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles with food debris.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table in kitchen rusted and in disrepair.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap leading to outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Beans stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed kitchen light not working in ceiling.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster and gave to Manager.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pepper cooked and in freezer with no cover.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floors not sealed.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen by prep sink soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel by chip drawer in kitchen not in sanitizer.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white substance in container next to kitchen cooks line.
  • 11-02-5:High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Printed employee health responsibility.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Drink stored in ice bin, employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at soda tower mold like substance inside.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler no hand towels.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702215

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867047

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866356

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled debris inside dish machine.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipes in disrepair under handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe leaking from under handwashing sink onto floor next to three compartment sink.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen next to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded chicken 48F Ground beef 47F Beans 46F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded chicken 48F Ground beef 47F Beans 46F. *See stop sale Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish cloths inside handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865836

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: License was paid by check on 8/21/2024. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Did not observed employee food safety training at time of call back. Operator provided receipt where he purchased Florida Restaurant and Lodging training books. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789866

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not properly chained.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of tomatoes on floor in kitchen.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water running from pipe onto kitchen floor. Operator fixed pipe during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas chips stored on top on prep table not properly covered. Operator properly covered chips during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live small flying insects inside kitchen. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8619786

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed kitchen knives stored between wall and prep table.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas shell bowls stored on top of prep table not properly covered. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee switch from working with raw chicken to lettuce without washing hands.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed serving spoon stored inside hand wash sink at bar.

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350222

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go plates not covered in back storage area.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed rinse, wash, and sanitizer not set up.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed tongs on trash can. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Stuffed Chili's not covered in walk in cooler.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed both triple sink faucets leaking. Observed pipe leaking at hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table by soda machine.
  • 01B-32-4:High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Observed salsa in dish detergent bucket.See stop sale.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dish chemical bucket used to store salsa.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Flan dated 10-8-2023. See stop sale.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 8 cups of Flan dated 10-08-2023 See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Horchata at 49F
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash cans, and scrubbing pads inside of same hand sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water Hand wash sink at bar.