Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
47
Score
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “light not functioning”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought dirty dishes back to sink and then went to front and gave guest coffees without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25ppm Operator added chemical. Recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Several female employees working front counter making coffees and filling orders with fake nails and nail polish without gloves
13-06-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cilantro sauce portions made yesterday Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator has a new door ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 hanging on oven. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of desserts in walk in freezer Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200++ Operator remade 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over case of drinks in walk in cooler Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon on floor cleaner in hand wash sink in kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Portioned bags of chicken bottom of make table not date marked when pulled from freezer.
02C-08-5
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. Mayra **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One in hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents over fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several open drink containers on shelf in walk in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon milk plastic containers reused for avena in small reach in refrigerator on prep table
25-32-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with sticker on top of make table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By steamtable Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets making coffees and preparing orders. Operator had them remove **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer. Operator has ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 3 hours. Put in walk in cooler to cool down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over bread in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Gave operator copy and they filled out **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
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. All commercially processed prepped food in walk in cooler needs date marking.
02C-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer part of reach in cooler in kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker on in maketable Operator removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in the walk-in cooler was from February 23. Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Observed Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken panda (128F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese rolls (120F - Hot Holding); sausage (120F - Hot Holding). Advised operator to reheat it for 165. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk in the cooler was from February 23. Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. In the black fridge. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Ladies restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored in freezer area . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution 00ppm . Operator change it and was 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone at the prep area . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet in disrepair cook line .
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Top of the fryer area . **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels in shredded beef in walk-in cooler from the February 23 pulled Out from the freezer yesterday March 2 without putting new label .
16-46-4
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Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./ prep area
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ cellphone cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning./ hoods **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./ green onions prep area **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean./ cook line
21-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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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 Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mecatos Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited four 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 47 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 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mecatos Bakery & 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 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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