Lakeland, Polk County

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

4115 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Jan 21, 2026

City

Lakeland

County

Polk

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-10-5

Detail 24313427

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures posted but first page not filled out. Manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24313428

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In granola on cooks line, employee removed Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24313429

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24313426

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 24048937

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

53A-01-7

Detail 24048934

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Natalie. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24048935

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned shield. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24048936

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on storage rack at end of cook line , employee cleaned shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 23696753

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on cook line behind reach in cooler on expo side.

14-69-4

Detail 23696752

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23138699

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 22582524

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on flip top unit, employee placed in sanitizer solution.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 22261207

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

22-20-5

Detail 22261209

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22261210

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.observed on top area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22261206

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed fryer shortening on floor next to ice machine, manager removed fryer shortening from floor. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22261208

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers on clean dish storage shelf.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 22022627

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), chlorine container replaced . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Time Extended

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21886454

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), chlorine container replaced . Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21886457

53A-05-6

Detail 21886451

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 15 employees. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21886456

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at service station, employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21886459

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21886458

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21886452

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned interior shield. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21886453

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 21886450

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed potatoes stored below drain shelf next to 3-compartment sink. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21886455

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters exposed on top of coffee maker, employee removed filters from top of coffee maker. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.