Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
Keke's Breakfast Cafe has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Lutz average 79, so Keke's Breakfast Cafe trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical bottle in hand sink in dish area,operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine chlorine solution
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small griddle interior grease buildup in kitchen cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent dust buildup in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted corru
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use in front line. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
21-09-4
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drinking after touching g cleaned dishes without washing his hands in dish wash area **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham date on 07/06/26 passed 7 days shelf life time **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Slice ham in container date 07/06/25 passed shelf life time 7 days Stop sale **Warning**
01B-29-5
Intermediate - 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. Some employees dose t have proof of food handler training. 60 days callback **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has deep cuts and need to be cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce without washing it **Warning**
08B-39-4
47
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line touched menu bar with gloves on and then touched ready to eat foods with gloves.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks stored upright in ware washing area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
43
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese reach in cooler 44 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Cold holding Cheese 46 f employee moved to freezer cut ham 43 f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled eggs than removed gloves and placed new gloves on and touched clean utensil .no hand washing. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. Employee touched mustache and began working with clean equipment. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of bathroom and went to the prep line and only put gloves on. No hand washing observed. Discussed with whole cook line about the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese reach in cooler 44 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ observed 8 employees no food manager on duty. General manager showed up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink dish area. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
37
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans on drying rack in prep area adjacent to two compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans on drying rack in prep area adjacent to two compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cream cheese temped at 68 F at 9:20 AM. Placed on line at 6:30 AM. Operator had not taken temperatures yet this morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cream cheese temped at 68 F at 9:20 AM. Placed on line at 6:30 AM. Operator had not taken temperatures yet this morning. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand washing station in dishwashing area not dispensing water. Operator called plumber. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Urn used for waffle mix in hand washing station at end of cook line near shelf. Employee removed dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee beverage next to food in reach-in cooler at end of server line. Manager on duty removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -AirPods on shelf at end of cook line above food -Cellphone on shelf at end of cook line above food -Sunglasses on shelf at end of cook line above food -Employee bag above prep table across from two compartment sink All items relocated by manager on duty. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans on drying rack in prep area adjacent to two compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -on floor under condenser **Warning**
14-69-4
45
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
90
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit reach-in cooler drawers under grill - cheese shred (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F- Cold Holding)all product relocated to walk-in cooler. Rechecked all product at or below 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink on front server line and in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels in both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. Operator replaced with receptacle with lid. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator reviewed proper drying with dish washer and separated lids and pans to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gasket on reach-in on far end of cooks line torn. Operator has new gaskets and will install after closing.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, bag of potatoes sitting on floor. Operator put bag on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach-in cooler on cook's line. Operator put new ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, operator directed employee to remove old labels and rewashed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator tighten the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keke's Breakfast Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keke's Breakfast Cafe on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keke's Breakfast Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Keke's Breakfast Cafe.
How does Keke's Breakfast Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Keke's Breakfast Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Keke's Breakfast Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keke's Breakfast Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Keke's Breakfast Cafe 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 Keke's Breakfast Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keke's Breakfast Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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