MECATOS BAKERY AND CAFE
20 N ORANGE AVE STE 102A, Orlando FL 32801 · 9419206182
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream sauce 54F under 4 hours per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter has cup inside
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.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Smoothie prep equipment stored under paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink. Operator removed equipment
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee Drinks over boxed oil on dry storage shelf. Operator removed
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor
Light not functioning. Several lights under hood system
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler stored over multiple ready to eat items. Operator moved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tres leches container in walk in cooler had date of 12/31. Per operator the tres leches was prepared 5 days ago abd the old lavel was on the container. Operator put correct date on container
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee plated cooked arepa and cooked bacon with bare hands. Informed manager. Employee immediately washed hands and changed gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 53F Cold Holding in prep table less than 4hrs. Operator immediately removed to cooler for temperature recovery. Advised not to stack foid in pans above fill line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -over Sani bucket. Operator immediately removed -On prep table in kitchen. Operator immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in freezer.operator immediately cleaned
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over multiple ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Jan 29, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in cooler. Operator immediately moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro sauce with fresh garlic (59F - Cold Holding);in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink at entry to cook line. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink, phone and bag on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed
Equipment in poor repair. Floor in walk in cooler is cracked and metal sheeting is raised. Potential tripping hazard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles touching cheese. Operator immediately removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator immediately moved
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken, rice, ham in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties out of their original packaging breads in reach in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet on hand sink at entryway to kitchen won't turn on. Operator has repairs scheduled
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream sauce 54F under 4 hours per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Advised employee to only wash hands in designated handwashing sink. Employee immediately moved to hand sink to wash hands.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat sauces, and cooked beef, chicken and other ready to eat items
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties over batter in make table reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing made with fresh garlic 56F 2.5 hours per operator. Advised operator to put on ice
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign on Hand sink by entry way of kitchen says " sanitizer ". Informed operator of correct sign needed. And provided operator with correct sign
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.