MECATOS BAKERY AND CAFE
10783 NARCOOSSEE RD STE 125-129, Orlando FL 32832 · 9419206182
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pooled eggs,shell eggs,grilled onions,ham,cheese,beef,hotdogs-all items temping between 48F-57F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler over four hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs,shell eggs,grilled onions,ham,cheese,beef,hotdogs-all items temping between 48F-57F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler over four hours
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Facility has daily log sheet but no written time plan.Printed operator time plan
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on pastry prep table.Operator moved items and moved to a non food contact table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of pastry fillings at walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At smoothie station operator moved towel
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dried brownish liquid in hand washing sink at front counter
Ceiling tile missing. At storage room over dry goods shelves
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs used to grab pastries stored on top of counter. Operator moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor by triple sink. Operator moved from floor
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe Vera gel stored in reach in cooler next to hotdogs in kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Has splitter and no vacuum breaker
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by mixer blocked by cooking oils
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter had ice cubes in hand washing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by mixer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on dry storage shelf over case of juice and employee purses stored stored on top of cooking oil
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in front of hand washing sink by mixer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored under hot well on cooks line
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid in lobby not labeled. Operator had employee lable bottle.
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood burned out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen over prep area has dust build up
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over bread and liquid eggs in walk in cooler.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
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.
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
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle for cleaning tables under cash registers without label. Employee labeled.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed fans from cookline dusty.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth by the coffee station, operator removed it.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn relief gel in 3 door cooler in kitchen operator removed item
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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed burger meat over ready to eat apples and sangria bottles
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
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.
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
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid without label
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
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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
Light not functioning. 1 out from hood
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.