Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

124 Capulet Dr Ste 109, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
Overview

Cinco de Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine has accumulated 316 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 violations per visit,more than double the county average of 4.05. The facility has never been shut down, but inspection records show a persistent pattern of non-compliance. Beginning in January 2022, the restaurant faced five consecutive years of administrative complaints recommending disciplinary action, driven primarily by improper hand and arm washing procedures, employee health reporting failures, and shell stock handling violations. Recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 indicate ongoing enforcement activity, with back-to-back administrative complaints in February 2026 followed by compliance callbacks.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

36Inspections
316Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— 3 inspections45 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 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 Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine had?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine find?
Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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