CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
3550 MAHAN DR #10, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850.224.0351
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen next to three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021023230 | May 11, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 6--2018027804 | May 18, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles has dust debris build up in kitchen.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nov 12, 2025Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease/ debris build up.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen not sealed.
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.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Printed employee health responsibility.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Drink stored in ice bin, employee removed drink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at soda tower mold like substance inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler no hand towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles with food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep table in kitchen rusted and in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap leading to outside.
Food stored on floor. Beans stored on floor in dry storage area.
Light not functioning. Observed kitchen light not working in ceiling.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster and gave to Manager.
Stored food not covered. Pepper cooked and in freezer with no cover.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floors not sealed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen by prep sink soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel by chip drawer in kitchen not in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white substance in container next to kitchen cooks line.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen next to three compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded chicken 48F Ground beef 47F Beans 46F.
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish cloths inside handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled debris inside dish machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipes in disrepair under handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe leaking from under handwashing sink onto floor next to three compartment sink.
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live small flying insects inside kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not properly chained.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of tomatoes on floor in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water running from pipe onto kitchen floor. Operator fixed pipe during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas chips stored on top on prep table not properly covered. Operator properly covered chips during time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed serving spoon stored inside hand wash sink at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed kitchen knives stored between wall and prep table.
Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas shell bowls stored on top of prep table not properly covered.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Observed salsa in dish detergent bucket.See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dish chemical bucket used to store salsa.
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.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Horchata at 49F
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed tongs on trash can. Employee removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed Stuffed Chili's not covered in walk in cooler.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table by soda machine.
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.