KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE
3615 FLORIDA AVE S STE 110, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-937-9666
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Expo person touch pikas never change gloves or washed hands. Then touch food plate from window.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink end of serviceline has food debris in bottom
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager located TPHC and printed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid.Manager labeled spray bottle.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Service area next to the beverage cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside the walk in freezer.
Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the service area next to True upright reach in cooler.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used water from the hand washing sink to fill a pot for cooking. The water was discarded.
Light not functioning. Hood system above the stove.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frying pan in the hand sink in the kitchen. The frying pan was taken to the dishwasher to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The manager separated the pans to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the small flip top reach in cooler door next to the hand washing sink across from the cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside the small flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Thermometer was replaced
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink across from the cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pans on the shelf next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Employee touched his face then proceeded to make a cup of coffee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44F inside the flip top reach in cooler at the omelette station.
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. Provided a copy to the email provided.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the flip top reach in cooler and a wall. Omelette staton the cook line. The knife was remov3d to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection 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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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing the training date on some certificates.
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. Coffe above the shelf over the fruit reach in cooler.
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Manager hired 6-12-23, Nathan Artist.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only manager working is Nathan Artist.
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/ Currently 9 servers and cooks working with no certified food manager
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy drawer not fully closing. Is located next to poaching station. Observed bottom middle door of make line across from poaching station not able to close due to gasket not fitting properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around sprinkler head
Aug 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Manager hired 6-12-23, Nathan Artist.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only manager working is Nathan Artist.
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/ Currently 9 servers and cooks working with no certified food manager
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy drawer not fully closing. Is located next to poaching station. Observed bottom middle door of make line across from poaching station not able to close due to gasket not fitting properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around sprinkler head
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager go from office to kitchen and handled lettuce without washing hands. Stop sale issued
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed manager handle ice berg lettuce with bare hands. Manager unaware if there is an alternative operating procedure.
Food contaminated by employee. See stop sale. Manager handled iceberg lettuce with bare hands and did not wash hands
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 50ppm. Manager emptied sink and remade and tested at 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Product in make line lowboy: cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); roasted red peppers (52F - Cold Holding); philly beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding); provolone (57F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (52F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line left lowboy: cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); roasted red peppers (52F - Cold Holding); philly beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding); provolone (57F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (52F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (52F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued
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 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/ Manager hired 6-12-23, Nathan Artist.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed squeegee and floor brush blocking hand sink by ice machine
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only manager working is Nathan Artist.
No cleaning agent provided in dish machine
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/ Currently 9 servers and cooks working with no certified 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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine and dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy drawer not fully closing. Is located next to poaching station. Observed bottom middle door of make line across from poaching station not able to close due to gasket not fitting properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around sprinkler head
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