Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
13121 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618Part of: Kekes Breakfast Cafe Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 280 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows an active compliance pattern: inspectors returned daily from July 23-25, 2024, with multiple emergency order callbacks for non-compliance before the facility finally complied on July 25. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and proper sewage disposal.
Most recent closure: July 23, 2024 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043428 | $800.00 | Jul 23, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 3--2023017963 | $200.00 | Jan 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections47 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between July 23, 2024 and July 25, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa last shut down?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa was last shut down on July 23, 2024 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa had?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa find?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa been fined?
- Kekes Breakfast Cafe in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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