KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE
2427 SW 27TH AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.456.7837
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
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JAN 25
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Inspector provided a digital copy, manager printed and posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pasteurized eggs in reach-in cooler next to omelet grill. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair ice machine across from back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to back door. Manager discarded drink during inspection.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to ice machine. Manager pulled containers apart to continue air drying.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 0 ppm. Manager stated dispenser not working properly.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 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 cracked eggs, changed gloves and proceeded to handle clean dish without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach-in cooler next to egg grill: eggs (ambient) (77F - Cold Holding). Employee moved eggs to reach-in cooler, ambient temperature 40F. Manager stated eggs would be held on Time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored across from mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above prep table across from kitchen ice machine.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line adjusted hat then put on gloves but did not wash hands then handled Ready-To-Eat French toast. Cook wearing gloves cracked eggs and handled raw steak, removed gloves but did not wash hands before putting on new gloves then plated cook food. Employee left cook line with dirty trays then returned to cook line handled English muffins without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager and she discussed with employee. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
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. One food handler certificate expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ).
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom does not have a self closing mechanism
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron and hat on soft drink dispenser boxes. Manager removed items
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment (plastic bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager placed bins to be washed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. plastic bin in reach in cooler under grill cracked.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on cook line with food contact surface up.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (Tomato and strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Onions and Cut oranges ) in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board on cook line
Aug 26, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager removed recently stacked containers to allow to dry and instructed dish washer to allow them to dry before stacking
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Trays not inverted. Manager inverted trays at dry goods storage area
May 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pan of butter at server station with time mark of 1PM. Employee at wait station stated the same pan of butter has been in-use since opening and they are placing the pan back into the cooler during slow periods. Inspector reviewed using time as a public health control with manager during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. See stop sale. Pan of butter at server station with time mark of 1PM. Employee at wait station stated the same pan of butter has been in-use since opening and they are placing the pan back into the cooler during slow periods. Inspector reviewed using time as a public health control with manager during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board at end of cookline. Manager removed phone from cutting board during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic pans wet nested on shelf in warewash area. Manager moved pans to dish machine to be resanitized.
Open dumpster lid. Sliding door in side of dumpster left open. Manager closed sliding door during this inspection.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, tuna salad date marked 03/18/2024.
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. Inspector provided a digital copy, manager printed and posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line and server area, manager provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near back door, employee personal items (jackets and purses) above soda boxes, manager moved all.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the cook line, standing water on floor in front of egg cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use containers at the cook line (missing corner).
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old labels residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the office area, case of cups on floor.
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At the cook line, tuna salad date marked 11/20/23.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At the cook line, male employee changed he his gloves after touching and cracking raw shell eggs, no hand washed occurred, Inspector and manager addressed situation, employee washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, observed bowl with raw shell eggs residue on top of shredded cheese, Employee removed the bowl.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the server station, milk no date marked, employee voluntarily discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the end of the cook line, observed drinks above oil, manger moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers next to dish machine.
Food stored in a prohibited area. At the mop sink area, observed salt pellets stored next and underneath chemicals, manager moved the bag.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket and scoops stored on top of ice machine not inverted, manager inverted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled also with rust
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. At the cook line, observed plate with old food residue, Manager moved to dish machine.
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.