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MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE

1725 OCOEE APOPKA RD, Apopka FL 32703 · 4075755422

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5816181
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open coffee mug on prep table with tans mixer
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Basic/35B-03-4
Sep 16, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over corn pancakes at reach in cooler on cooks line
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed operator time plan for several items held on time in facility
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag stored over case of juices
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container with sugar no label at front counter
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Only (1) employee able to show food safety training
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket on shelf at dry storage next to drinks for customers
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall by mop sink
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese on cooks line make station
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator, posted during inspection
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Ceiling tile missing by back door
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mop sink
Basic/36-24-5

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.