MECATOS BAKERY AND CAFE
12400 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 103, Orlando FL 32828 · 407-575-5422
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying one at the cook line and one by the 3 compartment sink not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Hot food front area no time marked operator stated was there less than 2 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door and milk cooler front area door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 tongs stored on stove handle. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the mozzarella cheese make table. Operator removed it.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer too strong 200+++Corrected On-Site** Operator added more water second check 100 ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn front cooler the one have the milk,walk-in cooler door and reach-in freezer kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Tequenos stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Operator moved it the shelves.
Light not functioning. 2 out by the hoods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying one at the cook line and one by the 3 compartment sink not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tongs stored at Employee hand sink Front area. Observed dishes stored at employee hand sink back of the house next to the 3 compartment sink.
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 on duty certification is expired (Mildred fuenmayor 6-23-25)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink next to the triple sink. Operator provided some.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at the kitchen are.
Stored food not covered. Cooked ham and cheese roll not covered at the cooling tray. Operator covered it.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk open 3 hours ago (49F - Cold Holding)operator moved back to the walk-in cooler to cool down. But she also decided to add the milk to the time control list.
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. See stop sale. Operator label it as 6 am when open.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer at the sanitizer bucket 500 ++++ Operator add water second check 300 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee squeeze a blue towel at the employee hand sink front area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink front area. Operator fill it up with napkins.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use broken container used to stored sausage bottom of make table. Operator discarder.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on stove handle kitchen area. Operator removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Most of the food stored at the walk-in freezer and the walks-in cooler no covered.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracking eggs then she went to change her gloves without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (59F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (61F - Cold Holding); sausage (61F - Cold Holding); cheese shredded (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that she checked temperature less than 3 hours ago and everything was at 40f she did moved all the food to the reach-in cooler and called the technician while I'm conducting my inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongue stored at the employee hand sink front area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of soda at the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Most the frozen food not covered At the walk-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed fruit and vegetables stored on top of cooked beef at the walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Provided to the operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hoods.
Light not functioning. By the hoods.
Reach-in cooler /freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn relief stored at the bottom of make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. top make table (); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Quaso cheese (53F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the last time checked temperature was 3 hours ago and temperatures was 38f and the reason why for temperatures to be high they left the make table open so much because of the breakfast rush -advised to move everything to the walk-in cooler to cool down.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer bucket -only sanitizer for the 3 compartment sink.
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. Provided to the operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk at the cooler open 2 days ago no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hoods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored next the mixer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the ice machine.
Light not functioning. By the hoods.
Reach-in cooler /freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Milk with no lids at the walk-in cooler. Operator discarded it.
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