CINCO DE MAYO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
124 CAPULET DR STE 109 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room on can rack, 2 cans of pineapple tidbits severely dented at edge of can.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At cook line in three door reach-in freezer, raw pork chops in togo bag stored over case of empanadas and pan of pork stored over ears of corn in plastic wrap. Also, at cook line reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored of packs of tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line reach-in cooler drawer 1.5 packs of tilapia completely thawed, one pack sealed the half piece still in packaging. Package states to keep frozen, remove before thawing.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, milk (44F – Cold Holding); chicken (45F – Cold Holding). Door not closed tightly multiple times during inspection.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, queso (115F – Hot Holding). Operator stated item placed in service 45 minutes prior.
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, large containers of chips blocking access to handwash sink from cook line. Operator moved chip containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At wait station, black bowl used as scoop,in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line reach-in cooler drawer 1.5 packs of tilapia completely thawed, one pack sealed the half piece still in packaging. Package states to keep frozen, remove before thawing.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen area broken/chipped.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife stored between 2 reach-in coolers. Operator moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line and bar, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. At cook line, hood filters over flat top,have grease build up.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At wait station, bulk sugar not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:25 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.