Keke's Breakfast Café
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
50
Score
Keke's Breakfast Café appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Sanford restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: cooked and cooled red potatoes, per operator cooked more than 24 hours ago lacking date, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -chocolate milk in service area glass door reach-in cooler, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile over prep table hanging down creating an opening, employee rehung **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -multiple employees wearing watches while preparing food, operator educated employees, employees removed watches **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelf has a light accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind sprayer hose in dish washing area has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine where lid meets top
16-21-4
55
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee loaded dish machine with dirty dishes and neglected to wash his hands before handling clean dishes. Operator counseled employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese 46F, diced tomatoes 45F, pepper jack cheese 47F, per operator stored overnight in top of reach in cooler, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -2 employee aprons on counter in front service area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water leaking from chilling unit in walk in cooler. Operator states repairman has been notified **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near mop sink in dish room **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -shred cheese in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear kitchen exit door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop in bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. -employee placed lettuce on sandwich with barehands. Employee put gloves on to finish preparing sandwich. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over ready to eat foods in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 52F reach in cooler on make line -sliced swiss cheese 44-45F reach in cooler on make line
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -touched beard guard and did not wash hands, spoken to by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap on cookline handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue liquie **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink stored on dish shelf in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle in tuna salad **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -utensils stored in sanitizer in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on prep tables in back **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
32
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs and then touched ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. By food, front line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keke's Breakfast Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keke's Breakfast Café on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keke's Breakfast Café?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Keke's Breakfast Café.
How does Keke's Breakfast Café compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Keke's Breakfast Café most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Keke's Breakfast Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keke's Breakfast Café have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Keke's Breakfast Café means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Keke's Breakfast Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keke's Breakfast Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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