Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast

Last inspected:

5615 E Hwy 100 Ste 120, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Overview

Cinco de Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast has accumulated 177 violations across 21 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The inspection pattern reveals a recurring cycle: inspectors document high-priority violations including management awareness failures, improper chemical storage, inadequate cooking temperatures, food contact surface contamination, and employee health reporting lapses, then issue administrative complaints. Follow-up inspections typically show zero violations and "Call Back - Complied" dispositions, indicating temporary corrections. High-priority violations have been cited in at least 6 of the last 7 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 resulted in zero violations and a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, but this followed a March 18, 2026 inspection that documented 33 violations—including four high-priority findings in management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
177Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast: Comparison to Flagler County Averages

This Facility 8.4 violations / inspection 8.4 violations per inspection
Flagler County Avg 4.07 violations / inspection 4.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Flagler County Avg 0.2 closures / facility 0.2 county average

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 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· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast last inspected?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast?
The most frequently cited violations at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast had?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast find?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast ever been shut down?
No, Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Palm Coast has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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