MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE
7790 LAKE UNDERHILL RD UNIT 101, Orlando FL 32822 · 4075755422
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 3 hours. Put in walk in cooler to cool down
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
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. several new employees hired
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen sink hot water turned off
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on storage shelf next to lockers Operator removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing white gallon milk jugs to make aveena drink Reach in cooler kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter serving boxes not flipped To go containers top of make table Operator flipped
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25ppm Operator added chemical. Recheck 100ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought dirty dishes back to sink and then went to front and gave guest coffees without washing hands.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Several female employees working front counter making coffees and filling orders with fake nails and nail polish without gloves
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 showed up during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cilantro sauce portions made yesterday Operator date marked
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator has a new door ordered
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 hanging on oven. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Pans of desserts in walk in freezer Operator covered
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over case of drinks in walk in cooler Operator removed
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200++ Operator remade 50ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon on floor cleaner in hand wash sink in kitchen Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Portioned bags of chicken bottom of make table not date marked when pulled from freezer.
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. Mayra
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets making coffees and preparing orders. Operator had them remove
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer. Operator has ordered
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven Operator removed
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 sugar Operator removed
Light not functioning. One in hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents over fryers
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several open drink containers on shelf in walk in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon milk plastic containers reused for avena in small reach in refrigerator on prep table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with sticker on top of make table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By steamtable Operator removed
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler front counter; garlic mayo (65F - Cold Holding); ketchup mayo (70F) Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator added to time plan
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. Last 3 hired not on form Operator had the employees read and sign
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. Several employees hired 3 months ago
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in shredded cheese make table and scoop in sugar in kitchen Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers top of make table Operator flipped
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler by back door does not work
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados, berries over bagged shredded cheese in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter. Operator removed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ Operator remade recheck 50ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on counter in kitchen not labeled Operator labeled
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 3 hours. Put in walk in cooler to cool down
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Gave operator copy and they filled out
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All commercially processed prepped food in walk in cooler needs date marking.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer part of reach in cooler in kitchen
Light not functioning. In hood
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker on in maketable Operator removed and washed.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn cream stored in reach in refrigerator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsoap for handsink by back door blocked by mops.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in freezer floor is not smooth. Metal lifting up.
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles on floor up front.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven door.
Light not functioning. One light burnt out in hood over grill.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
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