MECATOS BAKERY AND CAFE
10783 NARCOOSSEE RD STE 125-129
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light under hood burned out.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen over prep area has dust build up Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over bread and liquid eggs in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs and raw beef over cooked shredded chicken and smoked sausage in 3 door reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hws by stand mixer and 3 door refrigerator not dispensing soap.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid in lobby not labeled. Operator had employee lable bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. scoop in cheese in make table Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packages of baked cookies from warehouse for guest self Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Package of Kiwi and grapes over potions of cakes in reach in cooler in kitchen Unwashed strawberries over container of liquid eggs and gallon of milk in walk in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; shelled eggs ambient (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (45F- Cold Holding) Per operator for about 3 hours. Put everything in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed racks of sauces and buckets with food item in the walk in cooler on the floor. Employee placed and empty rack in the bottom of both of them. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go assorted cookies containers by the cashier and on the shelves in front of the cashiers without minimum label required. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed fans from cookline dusty.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth by the coffee station, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over onions and a case of cheese in walk in cooler. Employee moved the eggs to be in the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle for cleaning tables under cash registers without label. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed crates with raw cheese bread dough in walk in freezer In walk in cooler, buckets Bavarian creme/ Dulce de leche in walk in cooler and packaged sauces Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed assorted cookies for grab and go without minimum labeling required
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 out from hood Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn relief gel in 3 door cooler in kitchen operator removed itemCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed chlorine used not specified for food contact. Manager purchased food contact chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed burger meat over ready to eat apples and sangria bottles Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs and milks from coffee station without time marking both less than 4 hours. Operator added time marking Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees and no manager certified on site during inspection. Operator arrived at establishment. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5: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. Ana Maria, Jessica have been working over 60 days and did not see employee certification
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches and flan without time marking from front counter and walk in cooler
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid without label Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).