Cinco de Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant
11101 Old St Augustine Rd #3-5, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616362
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In make line reach in cooler container of raw beef stored over container of fries. In walk in cooler container of raw meat stored over kegs. Person in charge began rearranging.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
To go style bag in direct contact with chicken tenders, food items in reach in freezer.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Slight mold like substance on interior right side of ice machine in bar. At middle margarita mix nozzle. Person in charge began cleaning.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottles at chemical storage area with bleach per person in charge unlabeled.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Case of oil, margarita mix stored on floor in back kitchen and in bar. Person in charge began raising. Also, several stored items in reach in freezer uncovered. Person in charge began covering.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed to go container used as scoop is bulk sugar. Also, cardboard lining shelves in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels on several clean dishware items at dishpit, in use in walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Produce cardboard containers reused to cold fried tortillas.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Standing water observed at floor drain at bar hand wash sink. Does not overflow when in use. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light visible at back door off of kitchen and bar. Also, missing self closer.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.