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KEI'S KITCHEN AND CATERING

1245 18 AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-821-2437

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT6216073
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 protocol to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 7290 BAY ST, St.Pete Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 7290 BAY ST, St.Pete Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 7290 BAY ST, St.Pete Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 protocol to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes made 7-22 no date mark. Employee dated mashed potatoes.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in refrigerator on service line.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.employee cleaned microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 7290 BAY ST, St.Pete Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3-18 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned area.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 7290 BAY ST, St.Pete Beach — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on top of refrigerator in food service area next to coffee and coffee filters. Employee removed ibuprofen.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of refried beans on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
High priority/01B-01-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in hall closet not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of refried beans on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-20-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on drying rack of plastic pans. Employee staggered pans to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on the floor in the storage room. Employee moved oil off floor to table.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee thawing chicken at room temperature. Educated employee and employee moved chicken to sink to thaw under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.