Keke's
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
22
Score
Public records show six inspections at Keke's stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw beef Pattie's stored over fully cooked grilled chicken.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked mushrooms dated10-17 and 10-20
01B-24-5
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface 0 ppms in sanitizer buckets, manager replaced solution at sink strip turned green for a positive read of sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time for waffle mix and French toast mix missing, employee printed out labels **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Provided email flyer to manager on duty
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in dish area missing paper towels, manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad in reach in cooler no date marking, manager stated made on Monday. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Mens restroom light blinking on soap soap not dispensing **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In tuna salad in reach in cooler 2 oz cup used as a scooper, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dining room ceiling tile missing in damaged middle of ceiling next to fan
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on cutting board of flip top cooler, moved to drink storage shelf. - personal drinks in clean dish storage area in dish pit **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet metal pans stacked together, manager took apart to dry **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight showing from under back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager Closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handsinks with buckets
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor, manager placed a second bucket under it to avoid contact with the floor **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
22
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 0 ppms. Primed but still 0 ppms **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in back prep are used to fill water pitcher, **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on line next to waffle mix, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stickers stuck to clear pans in drying rack, **Warning**
16-46-4
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Roasted red peppers in drawer cooler dated 1-10 with mold like substance growing on peppers. Discarded
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler manager states opened Friday
02C-03-5
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/ 7 employees shift
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in server station and handsink next to ice machine no paper towels, manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored over waffle maker area, moved **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on to of ice machine , moved **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4
55
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer and walk in cooler located at right end of cook station are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on receptacle in unisex employee bathroom located between guest men's and women's bathrooms.
32-12-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keke's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keke's on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keke's?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Keke's.
How does Keke's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Keke's most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Keke's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Keke's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Keke's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Keke's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keke's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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