Cinco De Mayo
837 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx, 10451
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 13, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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