KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFÉ
13614 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-631-1000
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flies by the mop sink and three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed sanitizing in the three compartment sink. Tested at 700ppm.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes being used on the cook line and not being stored in a sanitizer bucket
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a measuring cup pitcher in the hand washing sink at the end of the cook line. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of prepped food in the walk in cooler with improper date marking. Manager corrected date marking.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license on display. Manager was able to provide license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units on the cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed two employee beverages not segregated from food being sold to the public in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage so that it is labeled and segregated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the dish drying area. Manager corrected storage.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed two forks submerged in a bowl of egg whites.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Manager stated that they are in the process of replacing it.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in the cutting boards on the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed one dumpster with no drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed two hand wash sinks with improper handwashing signs. No handwashing signs observed in the restrooms that are accessible to the public.
Sep 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flies by the mop sink and three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped containers of food in the walk in cooler with improper date marking.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacles with lids observed in the employee restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in the cutting boards on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet prep containers stacked on each other.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed one dumpster with no drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed two hand wash sinks with improper handwashing signs. No handwashing signs observed in the restrooms that are accessible to the public.
Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids being open.
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flies by the mop sink and three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a pot with water at the sink. Manager told employee it is to be used for hand washing only.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped containers of food in the walk in cooler with improper date marking.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacles with lids observed in the employee restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in the cutting boards on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back packs with to go bags and clean towels.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet prep containers stacked on each other.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed one dumpster with no drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed two hand wash sinks with improper handwashing signs. No handwashing signs observed in the restrooms that are accessible to the public.
Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids being open.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Manager discussed with employee who washed hands and changed gloves.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up three compartment sink using quaternary. Manager called for repair.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager discussed with employee who washed hands and changed gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager added water to bring sanitizer to proper ppm level.
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. Emailed to manager who printed and posted in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line make table with large grooves.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 removed gloves, washed hands then replaced with new gloves
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance found on inside flap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler on floor beneath food storage rack.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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