Mecatos Bakery & Cafe

2904 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mecatos Bakery & Cafe six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Mecatos Bakery & Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - 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

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. For egg wash

14-14-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter in cabinet **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Serving trays to go at front service counter. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked chicken and cooked beef **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - 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 **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at ware wash blocked crates **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

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. Provided form **Warning**

11-27-4

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. Provided form. Manager stated, paperwork is completed but at home **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons at front counter for coffee in water at 98f. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at cook line for to go orders **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar and sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Jun 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mecatos Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe.

How does Mecatos Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Mecatos Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Mecatos Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.

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