CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
3550 MAHAN DR STE 10 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-15-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top portion of reach-in cooler: Lettuce 53°F, Cheese 50°F, Guacamole 50°F, Tomatoes 56°F, Pico 56°F. Bottom portion of Reach-in cooler: two small containers of cut Tomatoes 55°F, 61°F, one small container of Pico 61°F, one small container of raw Shrimp 55°F, one small container of raw Beef 55°F, and one small container of raw Chicken 55°F. This violation must be complied by 5/19/18. **Warning**
03A-16-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: One large container of Pico 59°F, One large container of Cheese 59°F, one large container of Salsa 56°F, one large container of Beef stew 56°F, two large containers of Cooked Beef 55°F, two large containers of Refried Beans 54°F, 1 small container of Guacamole 55°F, Milk 53°F, two large containers of Cooked Chicken 55°F, one container of raw shell eggs 52°F, one small tray of raw Chicken 52°F. This violation must be complied by 5/19/18. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top portion of reach-in cooler: Lettuce 53°F, Cheese 50°F, Guacamole 50°F, Tomatoes 56°F, Pico 56°F. Bottom portion of Reach-in cooler: two small containers of cut Tomatoes 55°F, 61°F, one small container of Pico 61°F, one small container of raw Shrimp 55°F, one small container of raw Beef 55°F, and one small container of raw Chicken 55°F. All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: One large container of Pico 59°F, One large container of Cheese 59°F, one large container of Salsa 56°F, one large container of Beef stew 56°F, two large containers of Cooked Beef 55°F, two large containers of Refried Beans 54°F, 1 small container of Guacamole 55°F, Milk 53°F, two large containers of Cooked Chicken 55°F, one container of raw shell eggs 52°F, one small tray of raw Chicken 52°F. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
04-02-4Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Observed walk-in cooler and all reach-in coolers not maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Observed only walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer working. This violation must be complied by 5/19/18. **Warning**
14-77-6Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator stated that unit was freezing over. Observed buckets in reach-in cooler to catch dripping water. This violation must be complied by 5/19/18. **Warning**
14-76-6Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator stated that unit has been out for a week and was freezing over. This violation must be complied by 5/19/18. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer door broken. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water: in bar area, behind cookline, and near three door reach-in cooler in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of all reach-in coolers. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler/freezer gasket torn/in disrepair: three door reach-cooler and white reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath dishmachine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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6 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.