KEKES BREAKFAST CAFE

Name: KEKES BREAKFAST CAFE
Address: 13121 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33618, US
Rating: 81.1

13121 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3917520

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81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KEKES BREAKFAST CAFE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 2 critical, 11 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 26, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 4 major and 3 minor violations.

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Inspection History

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Warning Issued
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
[53B-01-5] 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 wasnt able to provide any proof of employee training.
[29-11-4] 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.
[03F-10-5] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink nearest the Manager fixed soap dispenser.

Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] 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.
[53A-04-6] 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.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance and calcium built-up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[11-07-5] 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.
[03F-10-5] 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.
[08B-49-4] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.

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