Kekes Breakfast Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Kekes Breakfast Cafe has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Kekes Breakfast Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - establishment is already on a warning for Plan Review from inspection conducted on 2/5/26 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - above dish station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - both cookline cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish washing station - at back door threshold **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
17
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - handsink in warewashing area removed, handsink in expediting area replaced by ice machine; dump sink converted to handsink in expediting area; stand mixer added to expediting area multiple changes to cookline equipment: tandoori oven added, single unit stove burners added, bar area added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. - warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - handsink in warewashing area removed, handsink in expediting area replaced by ice machine; dump sink converted to handsink in expediting area; stand mixer added to expediting area multiple changes to cookline equipment: tandoori oven added, single unit stove burners added, bar area added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cooks wearing watches **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - walk in cooler gasket made of foam rubber **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of rolling food bins splattered with food debris - exterior of fryers - sides of oven - crash cart - side of burner stove - sides of reach in cooler - cookline equipment door handles - hood filters and ansul nozzles - top of lowboy unit below flat grill - shelf over stove - stove burners **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - handsink across from tandoori oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. - for naan bread handling **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
21-05-5
50
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
6
Jul 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LOWBOY LEFT: - chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); - turkey sausage (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Service person currently working on unit **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Lowboy left cooler temperature reading flashing "P1", not maintaining 41f or below **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at threshold back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on make table at cooks line and prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on the ice bin
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand bag stored in the storage rack
40-06-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain at the line hand sink
29-11-4
86
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 125° hot hold operator reheated to 165 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kekes Breakfast Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kekes Breakfast Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
How does Kekes Breakfast Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Kekes Breakfast Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Kekes Breakfast Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kekes Breakfast Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kekes 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 Kekes Breakfast Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kekes Breakfast Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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