Mayo Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
17
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mayo Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Mayo facility scores 71, putting Mayo Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cornbread stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Cornbread is in direct contact with the grocery bag. Employee moved the cornbread to a food-grade container during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grease and grey water standing on ground near outdoor mop sink.
28-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above covered pan containing fully-cooked cornbread inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the cornbread to a higher shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One carton of spoiled milk with puffed sides stored inside reach-in cooler near back door of kitchen. Manager discarded the milk during this inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottle containing oven cleaner stored on shelf directly beside sleeves of single-use lids below counter in server station. 2. Plastic pan containing bottle of toilet bowl cleaner stored directly on top of bag of seafood breading on dry storage shelf. Employee removed chemicals from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at three spigots near food truck. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection beside mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior if ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Interior of ice machine is cracked.
14-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored inside bin of flour near cookline.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in corner behind front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees handling food in kitchen with bracelets and/or watches on wrists.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets missing from door to walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mesh bag of onions stored directly on floor in back of kitchen. An employee placed the onions on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Rusted shelving in dry storage area of kitchen. 2. Side of ice machine rusted. 3. Backside of buffet tables rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Sides of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Exterior side of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near dish machine sink slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood and paint peeling from walls near walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket near back door of kitchen. Manager hung the mop up to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
17
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Packages containing raw chicken and raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above package containing raw pork chops inside cooler near dish machine. Employee moved the pork chops to a higher shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cornbread stored inside grocery bags inside reach-in cooler near dish machine. Cornbread is in direct contact with grocery bag. Inspector had employee transfer the cornbread to a food-grade bag during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior shelving inside reach-in cooler near dish machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of ice machine door on left-side soiled with lime-like and mold-like substances. 3. Exterior of plastic pan containing bags of cornbread soiled with mold-like substance. Inspector had employee replace the pan during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Several rusted shelves in-use throughout kitchen. 2. Door hanging from cabinet below handwashing sink near dish machine. 3. Back-side of buffet tables rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and/or Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1. Drywall hanging down with gap in kitchen above canned goods rack. 2. Floor tiles worn and/or chipped throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dr. Pepper soda syrup stored directly on the floor in server station.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle down inside flour inside bin at cookline. Employee replaced the scoop with handle facing up during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Knobs on ovens at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Side of fryer heavily soiled with grease. 3. Two ice chest coolers on floor in kitchen heavily soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Foam drink cup on shelf inside freezer above bag containing corn nuggets. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler near dish machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Exterior of hood above cookline soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling above dish machine soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1. Unsealed plywood on wall near walk-in freezer. 2. Paint peeling from wall beside back door of kitchen.
36-30-4
43
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly crawling on exterior of green bean can on can storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked dressing in reach in cooler at end of cooks line, operator moved raw below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked an egg no glove change or Handwash then continued cooking touching clean utensils handles.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on top of microwave at entrance to kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sausage gravy dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line stained. Interior reach in cooler by swinging door in kitchen interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on shelf above prep table on cooks line, operator moved drinks to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf above cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in kitchen with sun shining through the bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door jam soiled on cooks line.
23-03-4
33
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Several tubes of raw ground beef on shelf above open bowl containing raw fish inside reach-in cooler near canned foods rack. Manager moved fish above the ground beef during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside bowl above safe fill line at refrigerated make-table at cookline: diced ham (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham has been stored inside the cooker for approximately two hours and moved the diced ham inside the bottom of the cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked and/or missing. Ceiling hanging down above canned food rack in kitchen. Paint peeling on walls in kitchen near back door. Metal flooring inside walk-in freezer jagged and torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf beside dish machine.
14-45-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on counter in server station beside coffee mugs. Employee cleaned area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red employee drink cup stored on counter in front of kitchen above clean dishes. Employee removed cup from counter during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups in server station near fountain machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky pest control traps on counter in server station beside coffee mugs. Inspector had employee remove traps from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom interior of reach-in freezer near back door of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors throughout kitchen soiled with black substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pan on clean dish shelf below cabinet in front of kitchen soiled with food debris.
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open beside building.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in kitchen near cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below mountain machine in server station soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
39
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee stated the dish machine has been set up. Dish machine chlorine 0PPM. Employee primed machine, then still 0PPM. Manager replaced chlorine bucket and primed machine, then 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg with gloved hand, then touched fully cooked bacon with the same gloved hand. Employee reheated cooked bacon to 185F during this inspection. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves before continuing to work at cooklin. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open metal bowl containing raw hamburger meat stored above plastic bag containing cooked pancakes inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved pancakes away from raw hamburger meat during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow mustard bottle containing dish soap stored on shelf beside takeout cup lids and bowl co training clean utensils in server station. Employee removed soap from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two large cans containing marinara heavily rusted. One large can containing gravy with large dent on seam. Stop sales issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make-table at cookline stained. Can opener blade on prep table near cookline soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Yellow mustard bottle containing dish soap missing label. Employee added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - 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. Three FRLA certificates expired 10/29/2022.
53B-14-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor tiles cracked and/or missing throughout kitchen. Metal floor inside walk-in cooler torn/missing. Hole in wall near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean metal pans stored on rusted shelf in bottom of storage cabinets across from grill.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above condiments in server station near pickup window. Employee removed cup from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler not working properly. Establishment is utilizing reach-in coolers for storage and is not currently using the walk-in cooler to store any foods. Interior of ice machine in server station cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below fountain sodas and fountain machine in server station soiled with dirt and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower storage shelf of prep / storage table in kitchen across from cookline heavily rusted.
14-17-4
26
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Zip bag of raw pork chops stored on shelf above ice cream mix inside walk-in freezer. Employee moved zip bag of pork chops to lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on shelf beside takeout lids in server station. Employee removed spray bottle from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grocery bag stored inside handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employee removed bag from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured near ice cream machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below fountain machine and boxed sodas soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal floor inside walk-in cooler damaged, sticking up and sharp. Several floor tiles missing and/or damaged at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket near entrance to restrooms.
42-01-4
55
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered server station after taking payment from a customer and scooped ice without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Wastewater on the ground near mop sink behind building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Zip bag of raw chicken stored above sliced ham inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Employee moved chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near back door: ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding) Employee stated all food was held inside cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near back door: ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding) Employee stated all food was held inside cooler overnight. Stop sales issued. Inside make-table across from grill: turkey (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Employee stated the turkey and cheese were placed inside the make-table approximately two hours prior and placed into walk-in freezer to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooped ice with artificial nails without wearing gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - 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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in server station beside ice machine not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of storage shelf near dish machine.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested in server station near fountain machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster beside building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Standing water on floor outside of walk-in freezer, coming from inside freezer.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar near cookline missing label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor inside walk-in freezer has damage/holes in flooring. Floor tiles damaged throughout kitchen.
36-51-4
25
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Behind the restaurant.
28-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Iced tea nozzle in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging above hand washing sink across from dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above fryers.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer basket above fryers.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink across from dish machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack next to reach-in cooler. Area behind soda nozzles of soda machine in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to microwave. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor next to oven on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayo Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayo Cafe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayo Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mayo Cafe.
How does Mayo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mayo?
Mayo Cafe most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Mayo average of 71.
Has Mayo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mayo Cafe have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mayo Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mayo Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayo Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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