Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Keke's Breakfast Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee cracked raw shell eggs”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing with employee.
12A-27-4
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed in dish drying area.Manager had employee unstack containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top units
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the cook line .manager removed from line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0-100ppm, not at proper minimum strength per operator's test kit chart.
21-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Employee bathroom by warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands at hand wash sink then dry hands with in use soiled wiping cloth at omelette station on cook line.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then touched clean plate used for food service **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
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. Observed employee picked up sliced orange and parsley with bare hands and placed on plate for serving customer. Discussed with operator, operator educated employee.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed ice cubes in hand wash sink at expo line. Discussed with operator about using hand wash sink for hand wash only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Educated operator on importance of having plug on refuge receptacle.
33-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked food containers in reach in cooler and clean equipment storage shelf in dish area.
14-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
45
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg then handled a clean plate on cook line without wash hands and change gloves. Discussed with operator, operator discussed with employee.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm at prep area. Operator replaced solution and tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers then handled clean food container in dish machine without changing gloves. Discussed with operator, operator discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came out from restroom then engaged to serve food to customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator, operator discussed with employee, employee washed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. Provided by email. Print and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided by email.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 May 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keke's Breakfast Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” 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 Tampa?
Keke's Breakfast Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Keke's Breakfast Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Keke's Breakfast Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Keke's Breakfast Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Keke's Breakfast Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keke's Breakfast Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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