CINCO DE MAYO
13170 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 63, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.997.2041
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired June 1, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche(milk cakes) no date marks, manager dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance inside spray bottle, manager labeled bleach and acid
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Family unisex restroom
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on coolers torn
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In bar area near keg cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Family restroom
Utensils in poor condition. Wire baskets with wires exposed and loose, manager discarded
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler, manager moved to store correctly
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in men's restroom soap empty
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black beans, shredded beef and ground beef cooked 2 days ago, employee dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal foam cup drink stored on top shelf next to foil Togo containers, manager discarded
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area near frozen drinks station/across from draf5 area floor with standing water
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler, manager moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in wall in cooler
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Armando
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4 oz cup used as a scooper in cheese
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal open core water bottle next to salsa
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on oven door
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scooper for chips stored on prep table next to personal water bottle
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door cooler with water build up in bottoms of cooler
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler pans of cooked black beans, cooked chicken, and tamales uncovered in walk in cooler pans/ cold holding
Mar 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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
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
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed for dishwasher
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in dish area
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near queso steam holder, manager fixed
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
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler, knife removed
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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near triple sink
Feb 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
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
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.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Medicine not labeled properly. Stored over top shelf of cooler area
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
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
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.
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
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun at bar area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in handsink next to iced teas. Employee moved
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat for bar sink Chlorine for dishwasher
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back dish area no paper towels
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles unlabeled with yellow and pink's substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scooper in sugar
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom there's no covered receptacle
Employee eating while preparing food. Open Personal drink(monster) stored next to microwave and aluminum foil
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler
Jun 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle and cup stored in hand wash sinks in kitchen. Items were removed.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with yellow chemical unlabeled in kitchen.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles such as oven and reach in freezer with debris buildup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
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.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, several items stored on floor. Also, multiple items stored uncovered.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plugs at dumpster.
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.
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired June 1, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf at end of cookline. Manager labeled as degreaser.
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.
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
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food with no hair net.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers on wash rack by dish machine had pooled water around rim.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler beneath the make ready table on cookline had frayed/loose gasket seals.
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.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from refuse dumpster in rear of establishment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in small reach in cooler in bar area with desserts in.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.
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
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.