Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala
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2427 Sw 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Part of: Kekes Breakfast Cafe Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Keke's Breakfast Cafe in Ocala has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection across 18 inspections since January 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but has received four administrative complaint recommendations, indicating escalated enforcement actions stemming from repeated violations in critical areas: proper hand and arm washing has been cited in at least four inspections, employee health reporting and policy violations appear in multiple records, and toxic substance control has been a recurring finding. High-priority violations including improper cooking temperatures, shell stock requirements, and food contact surface contamination have appeared across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 identified 10 violations, including improper hand washing and time as a control for safety, prompting another administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala last inspected?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala are: Shell stock requirements, Toxic substance control, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala had?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala find?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala was most recently inspected on September 8, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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