Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant: inspection record

Name: Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Address: 5615 E Hwy 100 Ste 120, Palm Coast, FL, US

Cinco De Mayo Authentic Mexican Restaurant at 5615 E Hwy 100 Ste 120 in Palm Coast was last inspected by the Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. Its most recent routine inspection recorded 8 findings, 0 of them high priority (no high-priority findings). Flagler Food has 7 inspection visits on file for this license since July 1, 2025.

Inspection history

September 8, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Complied. 0 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 7 basic findings.

Basic: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining on shelves in kitchen. **
Basic: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen shows what appears to be water stains.
Basic: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at front counter wait station wet nesting.
Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in pull out drawers cooler on cook line. **
Basic: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior exit door near men's restroom.
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip top cooler on cook line soiled with dark mold like substance. **
Basic: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy build up on can opener blade in kitchen.

September 2, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended. 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 11 basic findings.

August 31, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Warning Issued. 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 11 basic findings.

Basic: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris. **
Basic: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining on shelves in kitchen. **
Basic: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen shows what appears to be water stains.
Basic: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone above reach in cooler station.
Basic: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at front counter wait station wet nesting.
Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in pull out drawers cooler on cook line. **
Basic: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior exit door near men's restroom.
Basic: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floors under and behind equipment in kitchen and dry storage area. Observed standing water on floors near dry storage room. **
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip top cooler on cook line soiled with dark mold like substance. **
Basic: Stored food not covered. Observed stored shredded chicken in walk in cooler not covered. **
Basic: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in pull out drawers on cook line overnight per operator sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawers on cook line overnight per operator sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Basic: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy build up on can opener blade in kitchen.
Basic: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **

March 23, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Complied. 0 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 0 basic findings.

March 18, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Administrative complaint recommended. 4 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 7 basic findings.

Basic: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on top of dish machine.
Basic: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used on storage shelves Observed cardboard used on ice machine.
Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in drawers on cooker line torn. Observed hoses on top of dish machine leaking chemical causing corrosion.
Basic: Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen and at bar soiled with food debris. Observed walls on cooker line soiled with grease and food debris. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of fryers and grill soiled with grease and chip debris. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris. **
Basic: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as liner on ice machine.
Basic: Stored food not covered. Observed completely frozen cooked chicken in reach in freezer uncovered. Person in charge covered and date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed queso date marked 3/17/26 (50F- Cooling); refried beans date marked 3/17/26 (50-60F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight per person in charge. Observed pot of Birria from sunday per person in charge (45F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Provided Spanish cooling tips hand out and discussed with person in charge. **
Basic: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed queso date marked 3/17/26 (50F- Cooling); refried beans date marked 3/17/26 (50-60F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight per person in charge. Observed pot of Birria from sunday per person in charge (45F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight. **
Basic: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employee handle dirty dishes with gloves on and move on to work with food on prep table without gloves change or hand washing. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Person in charge made employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso (80F - Hot Holding); ground beef (120F - Hot Holding) for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed back on stove to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened two days prior per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris.
Basic: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by beer cases. Person in charge partially unblocked by moving cases of beer, however the aluminum rack is still impeding the use of the hand washing station. **Warning**
Basic: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot of Birria from sunday per person in charge missing date mark. Item stop saled due to cooling temperature abuse. Observed completely frozen cooked chicken in reach in freezer uncovered. Cook prior week per person in charge. Person in charge covered and date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**

October 8, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Complied. 0 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 0 basic findings.

October 7, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Administrative complaint recommended. 3 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 13 basic findings.

Basic: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handles used in lard. Bowl used in sugar. Person in charge removed both items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. **
Basic: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks above prep table. Person in charge moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on shelf with tortillas. Person in charge removed backpack. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cook line. **
Basic: Food stored in a prohibited area. Tray of baked chilis on to of garbage can. Person in charge moved peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Person in charge picked oil up. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair on tong hanging from equipment. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line are soiled. Microwave handle is greasy. Person in charge began to wipe clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **
Basic: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates underneath or holding unit not inverted.
Basic: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge wiped dry. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Stored food not covered. In 3 door reach in freezer on cook line; pork not covered. Onions on floor in dry storage. Person in charge covered and moved onions. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. All items cooked and in cooler last night; Beans 47F, chicken 57F, queso 52F, carnitas 44F; ( - Cold Holding). Foods did not cool down to 41F within 6 hours. **
Basic: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items cooked and in cooler last night; Beans 47F, chicken 57F, queso 52F, carnitas 44F; ( - Cold Holding). Foods did not cool down to 41F within 6 hours. **
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed peppers 55F. Per person in charge out for 30 minutes. Put into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **

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