Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

301 E Bay St #1, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Overview

Cinco de Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has compiled 133 violations across 19 inspections dating to 2021, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 8 of the last 5 inspections, with shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, and parasite destruction appearing repeatedly. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 documented 48 violations including two high-priority findings and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on July 9, 2025 yielded 36 violations with six high-priority citations before the facility returned to compliance on July 17, 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
133Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection16 violations · 11 high priority
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Employee health policy, Approved food source, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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