MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE
2900 S KIRKMAN RD, Orlando FL 32811 · 689-221-5347
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided today
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017053577 | Oct 10, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | $200 |
| 4--2015033000 | Jun 16, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham and cheese roll (110F -Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
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.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer fans
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided and filled out time as a public health control with operator
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on coffee grinder -operator moved phone
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pet operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill Garlic Aoili (52F)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink behind prep area. Manager replaced
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dry storage area soiled Vents above 3 compartment sink soiled
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on cart handle at prep station. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep station next to the fryer. Operator placed in sanitizer. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cooked Chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by 3 compartment sink soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink. Operator hung to dry
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipe cloth at front counter and prep area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer soiled Floor by mop sink soiled
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed Avocado located in the walk In cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 4 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over 3 compartment sink and clean small wares
Vacuum breaker was installed the incorrect way.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided today
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance mislabeled located over 3 compartment sink.
Water shut off at employee handwash sink located in front area
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions located in mop area not dated filters.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License was stored in employee binder
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were stored on oven door on the cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator today.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located in front line
Stored food not covered in the walk in freezer the cooling racks were not covered.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25 ppm employee added more bleach then was 50ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Female employee at fry station cracked raw shell eggs then grabbed croissant.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (125F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 4 hours, placed in oven for rapid reheat. rechecked 168F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner next to pots and pans at fryer station.
No soap provided at handwash sink.at Handsink in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One female employee preparing dessert in back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Three crates of food on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at coffee station front counter water 76F, employee got new hot water from coffee machine 176F.. Corrected On-Site**
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven at cooks line.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef patties stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. - Cooking oil
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -In walk-in 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.