CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
3550 MAHAN DR #10 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-32-4High Priority – Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Observed salsa in dish detergent bucket.See stop sale.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed dish chemical bucket used to store salsa.
02C-01-5High Priority – 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.
01B-24-5High Priority – 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.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Horchata at 49F
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
27-16-4Intermediate – 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.
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – 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.
16-13-5Basic – 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.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed tongs on trash can. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed Stuffed Chili's not covered in walk in cooler.
29-11-4Basic – 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.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table by soda machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.