KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFÉ
1203 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33629 · 407 461 0327
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor on cooks line.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like black substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground in front of dumpster at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid opened at time of inspection
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on cooks line at time of inspection.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker need on splitter at mop sink. Discussed and showed manager example of vacuum breaker
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler showing signs of rust
Sep 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Discussed with operator alternative ways of cold holding until repairs could be made. Operator placed items on ice until repairs can be made Cold holding unit on left side of line: Tuna salad 2lbs, 55F Tomato 2lb 56F, Swiss cheese 3lbs 56F, Lettuce 1lb 57F, Sausage link 3lb 56F, Provolone 1lb 56F, Pepper jack 1.5lb 55F, Turkey 2lb 57F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker need on splitter at mop sink. Discussed and showed manager example of vacuum breaker
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on containers on storage shelf near cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cooks line soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler showing signs of rust
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Discussed with operator items that will be stop sale. Operator discarded items. Replaced with items from walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Discussed with operator alternative ways of cold holding until repairs could be made. Operator placed items on ice until repairs can be made Cold holding unit on left side of line: Tuna salad 2lbs, 55F Tomato 2lb 56F, Swiss cheese 3lbs 56F, Lettuce 1lb 57F, Sausage link 3lb 56F, Provolone 1lb 56F, Pepper jack 1.5lb 55F, Turkey 2lb 57F
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator had just completed making and had not time stamped. Operator added time stamp
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker need on splitter at mop sink. Discussed and showed manager example of vacuum breaker
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle missing label to identify chemical
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand washing sink in dish area. Manager turned on
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to hot line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on so storage shelf. Manager removed to locker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on containers on storage shelf near cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cooks line soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler showing signs of rust
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping clothes stored on counter
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor on cooks line. Discussed with manager about proper storage options
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. French toast mix held on time has no time stamp. Chef added proper time stamp to French toast mix.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler on cooks line have stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing by back door. Manager placed hand washing soap at hand washing sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stick on clean dishes overtop food preparation table on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at the end of cooks line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of lactic acid. Manager refilled bucket bucket re-tested 700ppm of lactic acid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line has no labeling of contents.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board housing fruit on cooks line has stains.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand washing sink on front line. Manager placed hand soup at hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler housing fruit on cooks line are torn.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line by next to the grill. Management cleaned out water from inside reach in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by hand washing sink on cooks line are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from flattop next to hand washing gaskets are soiled.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee working flattop grill cracked shelled eggs without washing hands. Had a discussion with employee. Employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pick squeeze bottles up out of trash with bare hands then started cooking eggs. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor on cooks line.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by back door. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by hand washing sink on cooks line are torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from flattop next to hand washing gaskets are soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler by storage shelves on cooks line.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable on steam table.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by sandwich press is leaking.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher has no chlorine sanitizer had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pancake batter held on time has no time stamp. Manager placed proper time stamp on pancake batter.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable on steam table.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind inside establishment manager went next door to Publix and purchased food grade bleach.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on front line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn next to hand washing sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine has old food and trash.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by sandwich press is leaking.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by storage shelves on cooks line.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Equipment in poor repair. Ton gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath ice machine has old food buildup and trash.
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