MECATOS BAKERY AND CAFE
10151 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761 · 4077048222
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 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. beef (51F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Cooked, pulled chicken and beef received from unlicensed supplier. 60 each arepas, 21 lbs of chicken and 3 lbs of beef. Research found food being received from DACS licensed bakery and not these foods. WarningWarning**
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Cooked, pulled chicken and beef received from unlicensed supplier. 21 lbs of chicken and 3 lbs of beef. Research found food being received from DACS licensed bakery and not these foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil in squeeze bottle 53° less than 4 hours iced for temperature recovery. Cheese and meat filled pastries at 77f. for approximately 30 minutes. Moved to cooler for temperature recovery.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. House made corn arepas 90f less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Rechecked 52f. Ham and cheese stuffed pastries 112-122f in hot box less than 4 hours reheat to 165f for continued hot holding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink basin in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on top parts of fryers.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Employee removed box of oil from floor on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door floor and fans in walk in freezer.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside sugar and salt container. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice around door and fans in walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed sign
Stored food not covered. Pastry and empanadas in walk in freezer
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you plastic Togo bags holding raw dough in reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter. Operator refilled dispenser.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Owner arrived during inspection and fixed hand sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of oil stored on the floor by cooks line. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hws by 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container underneath prep table by cooks line. Employee labeled sugar.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag holding raw dough in reach in freezer.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (64F - Cold Holding). Held on counter to use as needed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (51F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in the sink on the front counter Manager removed the items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink bottle and key. Manager removed from front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff on front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks with eating side up. Turned over.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter next to make table. 70F. Staff placed in make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava and cheese pastry (70F - Hot Holding).less than 4 hours chicken (100F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up heat on hot well to reheat.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil.
Light not functioning. Hood
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in the make table. Manager removed from cooler.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter next to make table. 70F. Staff placed in make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava and cheese pastry (70F - Hot Holding).less than 4 hours chicken (100F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up heat on hot well to reheat.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. manager has form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil.
Light not functioning. Hood
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in the make table. Manager removed from cooler.
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.