MAYO CAFE
465 W MAIN STREET · MAYO · Lafayette County · FL 32066
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Grease and grey water standing on ground near outdoor mop sink.
14-15-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
01B-13-4High 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.
41-10-4High 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**
29-34-4High 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.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior if ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Interior of ice machine is cracked.
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored inside bin of flour near cookline.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in corner behind front counter.
13-07-4Basic – 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.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets missing from door to walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – 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**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
14-47-4Basic – 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.
23-03-4Basic – 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**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near dish machine sink slow draining.
36-30-4Basic – 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**
42-01-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:25 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.