MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE
2904 CURRY FORD RD, Orlando FL 32806 · 407-233-4982
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken and shredded beef hot holding at 115f. Corrective action to reheat items to 165f.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinse off mat for coffee espresso press and dry with paper towel. Corrective action taken to wash, rinse and sanitize in the 3 bay sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. For egg wash
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter in cabinet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Serving trays to go at front service counter. Operator fixed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 3 compartment sink only 10pm chlorine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked chicken and cooked beef
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Oatmeal milk on 7/27/24
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 form
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at ware wash blocked crates
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. Provided form. Manager stated, paperwork is completed but at home
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan for shelled eggs and egg wash kept at room temperature at cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons at front counter for coffee in water at 98f.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at cook line for to go orders
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar and sugar
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.