Mecatos Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Mecatos Bakery and Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Mecatos Bakery and Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in cooler. Operator immediately moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro sauce with fresh garlic (59F - Cold Holding);in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink at entry to cook line. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink, phone and bag on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Floor in walk in cooler is cracked and metal sheeting is raised. Potential tripping hazard
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles touching cheese. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator immediately moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken, rice, ham in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties out of their original packaging breads in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet on hand sink at entryway to kitchen won't turn on. Operator has repairs scheduled
29-08-4
70
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream sauce 54F under 4 hours per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Advised employee to only wash hands in designated handwashing sink. Employee immediately moved to hand sink to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat sauces, and cooked beef, chicken and other ready to eat items
08B-17-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties over batter in make table reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing made with fresh garlic 56F 2.5 hours per operator. Advised operator to put on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign on Hand sink by entry way of kitchen says " sanitizer ". Informed operator of correct sign needed. And provided operator with correct sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
70
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sausage stored over milk and juices in the reach in cooler at cooks line
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves rinsing off a cooking implement with gloves on and went back to food prep.Operator was able to stop her before she started working with the food **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For sanitizer bucket or triple sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at frontline and no soap at hand washing sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Baking soda has cup as a scoop
14-01-5
Basic - Faucet/handle for hot water not working at hand washing sink by triple sink
29-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mecatos Bakery and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mecatos Bakery and Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mecatos Bakery and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mecatos Bakery and Cafe.
How does Mecatos Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mecatos Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mecatos Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mecatos Bakery and Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mecatos Bakery and Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mecatos Bakery and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mecatos Bakery and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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