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KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

4115 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats134
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308743
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures posted but first page not filled out. Manager filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In granola on cooks line, employee removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Natalie.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on storage rack at end of cook line, employee cleaned shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on cook line behind reach in cooler on expo side.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on flip top unit, employee placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor.observed fryer shortening on floor next to ice machine, manager removed fryer shortening from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers on clean dish storage shelf.
Basic/16-46-4

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.