TAQUERIA CINCO DE MAYO
1301 NW 10 ST, Ocala FL 34475 · 352-781-9113
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022019888 | Mar 25, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer: bags with raw beef on shelf over ice. Manager moved to proper order.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager filled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked on Saturday with no date mark. Menudo cooked Friday in the walk in freezer with no date mark. Manager added date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bag of sugar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One employee drink on cutting board. Moved during this inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishments has added 10 seats inside. Provided seating change evaluation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on microwave handle. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Upon arrival, establishment is open and selling food to the public. License issued today.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in make table: pan of raw pork over cups of salsa. In reach in cooler in ware wash area: raw sausage on top of nacho cheese. All were moved during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mushrooms in reach in cooler with a date mark of 11/8, discard date 11/14.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine used at triple sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked two days ago with no date mark. Also, milk opened four days ago with no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in beef on stove. Removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes on shelf in warewash area.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 22 portions of cheesecake in reach in cooler behind front counter were removed from freezer 2/12, discard date is 12/18.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Male employee touched raw fish and breaded then plated food with same gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: bag of hot dogs inside bin of raw ground beef patties. In reach in cooler: raw shell eggs on shelf over bags of cut lettuce.
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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave souled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Curtain hanging over sink at front counter. Employee moved.
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. Missing for one employee working for 1 month.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prayer rug ob top of dry storage items. Face mask on prep table. Both were moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food on floor of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler, freezer and make table in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Old food and/or labels stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food and old labels on clean dishes over triple sink. Old labels on pan of corn in reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on shelf in kitchen. Employee flipped trays over.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on prep table.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch salad made with raw conch.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near restroom: raw conch on shelf over cheesecake. In reach in cooler in back room: raw chicken, raw lamb, raw beef and raw oysters on shelf over potatoes, lettuce, onions and peppers. All were moved during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table: chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); taziki (50F - Cold Holding); fish (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). All items were moved to different reach in cooler. Reach in make table has an ambient temperature of 55F, per manager reach in make table was at 34F at opening.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to fryers has grease.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple fabulouso at front counter with no label. Added during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar. Removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prayer rug on top of dry storage shelf. Moved.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has added two tables with 13 seats outside on patio near parking lot. Provided seating change evaluation form.
Ice bucket/shovel stored improperly between uses. Not inverted on top of ice machine. Flipped over.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door heading toward walk-in-freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles broken and missing pieces in front kitchen area
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease trap on 4x4 wood placed directly over soil and not on non impervious surface
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on food boxes and floor of walk-in-freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device
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.