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KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

9842 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-861-2137

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats176
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113938
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back door area of the kitchen. Operator eliminated fly.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving food to customers. Home page showed date of 2/1/2027.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled bottle with water at hand wash sink, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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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/ 2 cooks, 2 servers, dishwasher, person in charge, no CFM, manager Bobbi arrived before end of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back door area of the kitchen. Operator eliminated fly.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg whites stored over pickle buckets in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 129F -grits in stew table. Operator moved grits to stove to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in cook line area on reach in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drink cups throughout the kitchen. Operator removed all drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Old food stuck to clean dishware. Pans on clean dish rack. Operator removed pans to be washed.
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in cup on reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed forks to be washed.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Multiple mops in mop sink area.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed hands in 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · No dishwasher on duty Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bobbi S.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lift top cooler board by sandwich press and waffle cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mya I. No proof.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · class has been scheduled Admin Complaint
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese grits (125F - Hot Holding); grits 129 (125F - Hot Holding); hollandaise (130F - Hot Holding)all started at 7:30, 2.75 hours ago grits discarded, hollandaise reheated to 187F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed hands in 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bobbi S.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lift top cooler board by sandwich press and waffle cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled pitcher in hand wash sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mya I. No proof.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some have not been printed
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dishwasher dinking from open cup, discussed with manager on duty
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.one cook
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at lift top, moved to bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to sandwich press- middle of lift top - sliced Swiss (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (53F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, other foods in cooler are at proper temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Observed Raw Shell Eggs (62F - Ambient Air Temperature); Provolone Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Sausage (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) and Ham (50F - Cold Holding) in two hood three door reach-in cooler across from grills on cook line. Operator stated the items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator iced down products. Cooler is currently being repaired by technician and they will be returning. Discussed importance of icing down products until resolved. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature 100F on gauge and on thermowowrks thermometer
Intermediate/16-53-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced Swiss (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (53F - Cold Holding);
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to sandwich press- middle of lift top - sliced Swiss (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (53F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, other foods in cooler are at proper temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking pot in sink, trash can in front of sink, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quart test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Test kit supplied to inspector is for lactic acid, operator unaware that the solution used in the towel bucket is quaternary ammonium. Establishment does not have Quaternary ammonium test kit. Discussed with operator the difference between the two chemicals.
Intermediate/16-43-4/Warning
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature 100F on gauge and on thermowowrks thermometer
Intermediate/16-53-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on 1 cook.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slice Swiss cheese (45 F - Cold Holding), operator moved to walk in cooler, pan was filled above fill line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and green scrubby in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed. Cook emptied pot in same sink. Discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At expo line, moved to shelf
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.