Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

389 Paseo Reyes Dr Ste 208, Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Overview

Cinco de Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Saint Augustine has a significant compliance problem spanning multiple years. Over 23 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 240 violations—an average of 10.4 per inspection, double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: employee health reporting failures appeared in at least 5 inspections, improper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations appeared in at least 7 inspections, and consumer advisory failures (failure to warn about raw or undercooked foods) were documented in at least 5 inspections. Starting in February 2023, the facility received four consecutive "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions—a formal escalation signaling potential license revocation proceedings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but the pattern of repeated high-priority violations and state-recommended administrative action indicates systematic management failures in food safety fundamentals.

The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 identified 21 violations including three high-priority findings: employee health reporting, chemical storage, and allergen awareness. This followed a compliant inspection on May 28, 2025, but was preceded by a Warning Issued disposition on May 23, 2025 for 11 violations including improper hand washing, water supply deficiencies, and chemical storage. The facility's record shows no sustained compliance improvement despite multiple enforcement actions.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
255Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

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

This Facility 10.6 violations / inspection 10.6 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.92 violations / inspection 4.92 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 (24)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections43 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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 May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
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 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 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 May 1, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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.
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 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.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

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