Mayo Cafe in Mayo
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465 W Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066Mayo Cafe in Mayo operates at 120 seats and has been subject to persistent, escalating enforcement by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Over 26 inspections spanning at least 2023 through November 2025, the facility accumulated 256 violations, averaging 9.8 per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: proper hand washing and arm washing violations appeared in at least 7 inspections; chemical storage violations were cited in at least 5 inspections; consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; food contact surface violations were documented in at least 4 inspections; shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections; and management awareness violations in at least 3 inspections. These patterns indicate systemic failures in basic food safety practices and managerial oversight spanning multiple years.
The most recent four inspections all resulted in administrative complaint recommendations — the formal escalation step preceding potential license suspension or revocation. The June 2024 complaint-based inspection found 9 violations including 5 high-priority findings. The November 2024 routine inspection identified 8 violations. The July 2025 routine inspection documented 24 violations with 2 high-priority findings. The November 18, 2025 inspection, the most recent on record, identified 39 violations with 6 high-priority findings, resulting in another administrative complaint recommendation. No emergency closures have been issued, but the facility has not achieved a violation-free inspection since February 2023. The repeated administrative complaint recommendations indicate the state is pursuing formal enforcement action to address the pattern of non-compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mayo Cafe in Mayo: Comparison to Lafayette County Averages
Mayo Cafe in Mayo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mayo Cafe in Mayo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mayo Cafe in Mayo last inspected?
- Mayo Cafe in Mayo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mayo Cafe in Mayo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mayo Cafe in Mayo are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mayo Cafe in Mayo had?
- Mayo Cafe in Mayo has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mayo Cafe in Mayo find?
- Mayo Cafe in Mayo was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 21 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Mayo Cafe in Mayo ever been shut down?
- No, Mayo Cafe in Mayo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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