KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE
1590 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-655-0565
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes temp 125F. Operator placed on flat top to heat, rechecked 192F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes temp 125F. Operator placed on flat top to heat, rechecked 192F
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored over raw potatoes on shelf by walk in cooler. Manager removed cleaner.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 certificates expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop diced onions. Observed in flip top unit on cookline. Manager removed bowl.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cupcakes in walk in cooler. Manager discarded cupcakes.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Butter was placed at 7:30am. Time stamp was placed by manager.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee restroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Employees exchanged solution, tested at 200ppm.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese (47F); Provolone Cheese (48F); Cheddar Cheese (49F), checked at 8:45am. Manager stated items had recently been placed in cooler and closed lid. Re-checked temperature at 9:15, Shredded Cheese (44F); Provolone Cheese (45F); Cheddar Cheese (45F).
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. Whipped butter placed at 7:00am. Manager placed time stamp.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fly swatter on prep table in expo area. Manager removed and sanitized the surface.
Oct 2, 2024□ 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 54F - Cold Holding); provolone sliced cheese (47F); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). Temps taken at 9:30. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re-temp at 10:15am. tomatoes 48F, provolone 44F, tuna salad 43. Operator moved items into walk in freezer to speed cooling.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in ladies room out of order. Manager stated a work order has been submitted
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 54F - Cold Holding); provolone sliced cheese (47F); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). Temps taken at 9:30. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re-temp at 10:15am. tomatoes 48F, provolone 44F, tuna salad 43. Operator moved items into walk in freezer to speed cooling.
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. Observed whipped butter on counter in wait station with no time marking. Employee stated butter out at 7:00am. Manager placed time stamp on butter container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner stored on countertop over single service items at service counter in rear of dining room.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge, Ashton Thornton, stated employment started 60 days ago.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge Ashton Thornton.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on office storage shelf with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic trays wet nesting on dish drying shelf. Employee separated the trays to properly dry
Equipment in poor repair. Produce chopper is damaged to the point where food debris builds up between the top plate and the weighted handle
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler on cookline. Operator removed the water.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in ladies room out of order. Manager stated a work order has been submitted
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front on cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in dish room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl scooping onions in reach in cooler on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks throughout
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board on cool line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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