Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
78
Score
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Mecatos Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Orlando restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
78
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over containers of filling in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt , yiest containers. Chocolate sifter. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper products on floor in upstairs storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit over containers of fillings in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 2 sani bucket at quaternary 00ppm . Operator immediately discarded solution and refilled. Tested again at 400ppm. Advised to refill all sani buckets **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef stored on cart temping at 60F. Per operator it was pulled out of walk in for cooking and set on cart 30 minutes ago.Employee set up cooking element to start cooking beef. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner and sanitizer stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to sanitized utensils and food grade spray **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical (degreaser)in spray bottle next to hand wash sink had no label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flat pans of corn on speed reach was exposed to dust from ceiling
08B-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve boxes stored on floor of second floor storage
25-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Red exit door by mini walk in cooler
35B-01-4
58
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On all hose bibbs from the production kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles with clear liquid without label. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on top of prep table, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed racks of coffee beans on the floor, operator moved them to a shelf Observed racks of empanadas and sauces directly on the floor in walk in coolers and freezers. Operator asked employee to put an empty rack at the bottom of each.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to hand wash sink connection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gina, Idalmis
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid without label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women
32-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed crates with coffee on the floor. Operator placed them on top of empty crate **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 lights out from hood
36-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin without label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected next to hand wash sink prep area
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled mixer head
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. - not sanitizing **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mecatos Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe.
How does Mecatos Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mecatos Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mecatos Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mecatos Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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