KEKES BREAKFAST CAFE
13121 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.968.0005
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043428 | Jul 23, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2023017963 | Jan 19, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Acetaminophen next to jug of pepper in serves station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast station across from egg station: Observed cream cheese on top of station temped at 10:30 AM 75F, operator moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling and temped again 11:55 34f cold holding, greek yogurt temped 10:30 60f but operator voluntarily discarded. Observed sliced cheddar in walk in cooler temped at 9:40 AM 44f and temped at 11:15 AM 41f cold holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on rack hanging next to soda bibs in back dish area
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter in mop sink missing a back flow preventer.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up inside of coffee tube in servers station. Observed brown build up on ice guard inside ice machine by dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink on cook line's paper towel dispenser had paper towels inside but did not dispense. Observed employee bathroom did not have any paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to prep sink in kitchen did not have soap provided.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of births are missing on training certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above three compartment sink in kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on top of dish machine. One dead roach was underneath prep sink. Operator discarded and cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed condensation dripping into bucket from fan in walk in cooler. No contact with food contact surfaces.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed tile floor in kitchen is missing grout causing standing water and food to accumulate.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in French toast reach in cooler/line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided in employee bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks in walk in cooler and dry storage area accumulated debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed bundles of parsley with bands still attached on expo line. Operator removed bands and got parsley washed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed dry storage area and walk in cooler racks were rusting.
May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Manager was able to print and post procedures.
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. Manager wasn't able to provide any proof of employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink nearest the Manager fixed soap dispenser.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed a copy of paper work to manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet on the handwashing sink on the cook line. Manager stated that they are waiting on maintenance to fix it.
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Incomplete plan for whipped butter stored at service line. Missing page 2 of Time as a public health control form. A form has been provided to the manager during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance and calcium built-up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 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. Observed employee crack shell eggs on front line then handed clean plates without replacing gloves of washing hands. Discussed with manager. Employee changed gloves and washed hands during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single service cream cheese 59F at 9:36am placed in front line Reach in cooler top cooler from inside front line Reach in cooler at 7am cooled to 33F at 10:04am.
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. No time mark for whipper butter stored at server station. Manager added time during time of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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 Gianna hired over 30 days not CFM certified.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used for collecting water for cooking, adjacent to front line fryers. Discussed with manager, employee began to collect water at three compartment sink.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Incomplete plan for whipped butter stored at service line. Missing page 2 of Time as a public health control form. A form has been provided to the manager during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance and calcium built-up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.personal drink on service station table adjacent to front line steam tables. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods on shelf inside Walk in cooler. Manager relocated, segregated, and identified personal foods during time of inspection.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled egg whites 63F at 1:22pm left out at 12:55pm at front line cook Reach in cooler. Retempted at 36F at 1:50pm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 120F at 1:14pm cooked at 1:00pm reheated to 197F at 1:23pm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored in Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. Operator removed towels during time of inspection.
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/ 6 employees present during time of inspection without a certified food service manager on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels at Employee handwash sink on service line. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing lid on waste receptacle in unisex employee bathroom. Operator placed a lid on receptacle during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All reach in cooler cutting boards have cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage rack next to Dish machine. Operator removed drink to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for black pepper broken on dry storage shelf on front line cook area. Operator removed cracked container during time of inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water inside Reach in cooler for berries and fruits on front cook line area. Operator removed water during time of inspection.
Jul 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Located at 3 front cook line Reach in cooler cutting boards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink pipe dripping in back kitchen, adjacent to griddle.
Jul 24, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service line area. 1 Landed on service line table. 1 landed on service line floor. 15 flies at kitchen mop sink. Adjacent to Dish machine.
Presence of insects or other pests. 2 dead ants on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
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. Located at 3 front cook line Reach in cooler cutting boards.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, clean and sanitized during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink pipe dripping in back kitchen, adjacent to griddle.
Jul 24, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service line area. 1 Landed on service line table. 1 landed on service line floor. 15 flies at kitchen mop sink. Adjacent to Dish machine.
Presence of insects or other pests. 2 dead ants on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
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. Located at 3 front cook line Reach in cooler cutting boards.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, clean and sanitized during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath Employee handwash sink, adjacent to griddle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink pipe dripping in back kitchen, adjacent to griddle.
Jul 23, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service line area. 1 Landed on service line table. 1 landed on service line floor. 15 flies at kitchen mop sink. Adjacent to Dish machine.
Presence of insects or other pests. 2 dead ants on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
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. Located at 3 front cook line Reach in cooler cutting boards.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, clean and sanitized during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath Employee handwash sink, adjacent to griddle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink pipe dripping in back kitchen, adjacent to griddle.
Jul 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service line area. 1 Landed on service line table. 1 landed on service line floor. 15 flies at kitchen mop sink. Adjacent to Dish machine.
Presence of insects or other pests. 2 dead ants on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46F taken out at 8:30am tempted at 9:20am. Shell eggs ambient temp 54F tempted at 10am removed from Reach in cooler at 9am. Operator moved both items into Walk in cooler during time of inspection.
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. To-go butter left out on front service line. Operator marked butter during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle located adjacent to front service line by kitchen entrance. Operator labeled bottle during time of inspection.
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. Located at 3 front cook line Reach in cooler cutting boards.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to 2 compartment prep sink. Operator removed, clean and sanitized during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open life drink on service line prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in employee bathroom, adjacent to mop sink. Operator removed water during time of inspection. Floor beneath fryer on cook line soiled with oil debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath Employee handwash sink, adjacent to griddle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Employee handwash sign next to front service line. Unapproved handwashing sign at Employee handwash sink adjacent to 2 compartment sink. Operator placed approved signs during time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers located on drying rack next to Dish machine and dry storage shelf over 2 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink pipe dripping in back kitchen, adjacent to griddle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boxes in front of hand washing sink by dish washing area. Employee removed boxes from hand washing sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line white boards
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Back kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed on beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Chip lid on cut tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 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 cook on line cracked raw shell egg and began touching clean plates
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : raw beef 52 f held overnight reach in cooler bottom door under grill top. Cooked sausage 120 f hot warmer unit operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in bottom door under grill top cooks line. Cold holding: bacon 46 f turkey bacon 46 Cold holding: provolone 50 f mushroom 50 f reach in cooler bottom door under grill top by raw egg prep table. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : raw beef 52 f held overnight reach in cooler bottom door under grill top.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Table unit Hot holding: holinday sauce 125 f sausage 120 f
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. Emailed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quats
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. Missing for 4 employees
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee employee phone on reach in cooler
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dish machine area hand washing sink pipe leaking
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.