Brandon Keke's
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Brandon Keke's has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Brandon Keke's on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored over raw potatoes on shelf by walk in cooler. Manager removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. 3 certificates expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop diced onions. Observed in flip top unit on cookline. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cupcakes in walk in cooler. Manager discarded cupcakes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. Butter was placed at 7:30am. Time stamp was placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Employees exchanged solution, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 54F - Cold Holding); provolone sliced cheese (47F); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). Temps taken at 9:30. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re-temp at 10:15am. tomatoes 48F, provolone 44F, tuna salad 43. Operator moved items into walk in freezer to speed cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Sliced cheese, 49F-51F, and shredded Cheese,49F, placed in walk in cooler, retemp at 50F, manager placed into walk in freezer Sliced turkey, 44F Diced Tomatoes, 50F ambient cooling Cooked Chicken, 41 Cut lettuce, 48 ambient cooling Sliced cheese, 43F **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in ladies room out of order. Manager stated a work order has been submitted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
32-23-4
82
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 54F - Cold Holding); provolone sliced cheese (47F); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). Temps taken at 9:30. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re-temp at 10:15am. tomatoes 48F, provolone 44F, tuna salad 43. Operator moved items into walk in freezer to speed cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Observed whipped butter on counter in wait station with no time marking. Employee stated butter out at 7:00am. Manager placed time stamp on butter container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner stored on countertop over single service items at service counter in rear of dining room. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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/ Person in charge Ashton Thornton. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on office storage shelf with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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/ Person in charge, Ashton Thornton, stated employment started 60 days ago. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic trays wet nesting on dish drying shelf. Employee separated the trays to properly dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Produce chopper is damaged to the point where food debris builds up between the top plate and the weighted handle **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler on cookline. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in ladies room out of order. Manager stated a work order has been submitted **Warning**
32-23-4
30
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
90
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front on cook line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in dish room
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl scooping onions in reach in cooler on cook line
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks throughout
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board on cool line
40-06-5
64
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brandon Keke's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brandon Keke's on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brandon Keke's?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brandon Keke's.
How does Brandon Keke's compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Brandon Keke's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Brandon Keke's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brandon Keke's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brandon Keke's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brandon Keke's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brandon Keke's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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