Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Mecatos Bakery & Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2023. Mecatos Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer fans **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided and filled out time as a public health control with operator **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on coffee grinder -operator moved phone
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
14-69-4
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pet operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill Garlic Aoili (52F) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink behind prep area. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer soiled Floor by mop sink soiled
36-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipe cloth at front counter and prep area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink. Operator hung to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on cart handle at prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by 3 compartment sink soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cooked Chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep station next to the fryer. Operator placed in sanitizer. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dry storage area soiled Vents above 3 compartment sink soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
43
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef patties stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid.
41-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -In walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Cooking oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers.
23-03-4
47
Feb 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mecatos Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mecatos Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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