Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting Mecatos Bakery & Cafe squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed box of oil from floor on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door floor and fans in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside sugar and salt container. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice around door and fans in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pastry and empanadas in walk in freezer
08B-12-5
82
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag holding raw dough in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (64F - Cold Holding). Held on counter to use as needed. **Repeat Violation**
03A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (51F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in the sink on the front counter Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Removed watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff on front counter
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks with eating side up. Turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink bottle and key. Manager removed from front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter next to make table. 70F. Staff placed in make table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
03A-03-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava and cheese pastry (70F - Hot Holding).less than 4 hours chicken (100F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up heat on hot well to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in the make table. Manager removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
52
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter next to make table. 70F. Staff placed in make table.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. guava and cheese pastry (70F - Hot Holding).less than 4 hours chicken (100F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up heat on hot well to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. manager has form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil.
08B-47-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in the make table. Manager removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
43
Feb 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mecatos Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe.
How does Mecatos Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Mecatos Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mecatos Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mecatos Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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