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MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE

MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE maintains a 1.0/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in ORLANDO. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

20 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32801
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13525402

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator has a new door ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 hanging on oven. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of desserts in walk in freezer Operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25ppm Operator added chemical. Recheck 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought dirty dishes back to sink and then went to front and gave guest coffees without washing hands.
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Several female employees working front counter making coffees and filling orders with fake nails and nail polish without gloves
  • 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/ Manager showed up during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cilantro sauce portions made yesterday Operator date marked Corrected On-Site

9/19/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10873665

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 12 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets making coffees and preparing orders. Operator had them remove Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer. Operator has ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 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 sugar Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One in hood
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents over fryers Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several open drink containers on shelf in walk in cooler
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon milk plastic containers reused for avena in small reach in refrigerator on prep table
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with sticker on top of make table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By steamtable Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over case of drinks in walk in cooler Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200++ Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon on floor cleaner in hand wash sink in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Portioned bags of chicken bottom of make table not date marked when pulled from freezer.
  • 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. Mayra Repeat Violation

2/19/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8870160

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 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. Scoops in shredded cheese make table and scoop in sugar in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers top of make table Operator flipped Corrected On-Site
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler by back door does not work
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados, berries over bagged shredded cheese in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ Operator remade recheck 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on counter in kitchen not labeled Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler front counter; garlic mayo (65F - Cold Holding); ketchup mayo (70F) Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator added to time plan **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Last 3 hired not on form Operator had the employees read and sign Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Several employees hired 3 months ago

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8778669

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer part of reach in cooler in kitchen
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In hood Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker on in maketable Operator removed and washed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 3 hours. Put in walk in cooler to cool down **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Gave operator copy and they filled out Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All commercially processed prepped food in walk in cooler needs date marking.

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8377337

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in freezer floor is not smooth. Metal lifting up.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles on floor up front.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven door. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One light burnt out in hood over grill. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn cream stored in reach in refrigerator.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsoap for handsink by back door blocked by mops. 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site