South Bradenton, Manatee County

KEKE'S INC.

1121 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24417106

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold holding foods.Person in charge stated that the product had been filled above the fill line for approximately 1 hour and placed both items below in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 24417102

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed in walk-in cooler ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance

50-09-4

Detail 24417101

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 24417105

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24417103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hoods soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 24417104

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.

14-17-4

Detail 24417100

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 23883188

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked turkey sausage date marked 7/11/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

12A-09-4

Detail 23883192

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed on cooks line, an employee cracked raw shell eggs,touched food contact surface on plate with a cooked omelette on plate and failed to change gloves and wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs.Educated Person in charge on glove use and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.employee placed plate in soiled dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23883193

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe on service line butter on food prep table no time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked turkey sausage date marked 7/11/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. observed on cooks line, an employee cracked raw shell eggs,touched food contact surface on plate with a cooked omelette on plate and failed to change gloves and wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs.Educated Person in charge on glove use and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.employee placed plate in soiled dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.

03A-02-5

Detail 23883194

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and place food back in the walk-in cooler . Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23883191

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. Observe on service line butter on food prep table no time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

31A-11-4

Detail 23883190

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area soiled utensils in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed and washed sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23883189

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dish washing area food storage pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 23506457

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dish washing area food storage pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23506456

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.observed Garbage on pad around dumpster on south end of building. Person in charge cleaned up area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23506458

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-14-4

Detail 22977171

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen area by grill reach in cooler 5 raw Shell eggs with cracks. Person in charge discarded shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22977173

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler next to grill in main kitchen area Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated the product had been in the cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the walk in cooler. RepeatViolation As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22977169

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22977168

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22977167

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on south end of building.

14-69-4

Detail 22977170

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22977172

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22480017

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated the cooler was not working properly and called for repair. Person in charge stated that the food product had been in the refrigerator for approximately 1.5 hours. Person in charge moved all to another Reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Raw ground Beef 41°F,Turkey 41°F,Sliced Tomatoes 41°F Ham 40°F Cheese 39°F Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22480016

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22479680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated the cooler was not working properly and called for repair. Person in charge stated that the food product had been in the refrigerator for approximately 1.5 hours. Person in charge moved all to another Reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22479681

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22479678

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on multiple employees handling/ preparing food bracelets,watches and rings. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22479677

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22479679

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in main kitchen area. Warning

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22138804

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-03-4

Detail 22138803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21638394

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 21638390

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Handwashing sink in front kitchen area Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Reach in cooler not operating they have a service call today. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21638392

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Handwashing sink in front kitchen area Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Reach in cooler not operating they have a service call today. Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 21638391

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed,Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster behind main building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21638393

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21638389

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Open dumpster lid behind main building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 21634365

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs, removed gloves and put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21634367

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21634361

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Handwashing sink in front kitchen area Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21634364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Handwashing sink in front kitchen area Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21634362

Basic - Observed,Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster behind main building. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21634366

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back area of kitchen inside soiled with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21634360

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21634359

Basic - Observed Open dumpster lid behind main building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21634363

Basic - Observed, in front kitchen area Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge removed wet wiping cloth. Warning

Aug 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21271465

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Ice machine in back area of the main kitchen soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge had employee clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21271467

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with jewelry and watches preparing and serving food.

23-03-4

Detail 21271466

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over flat top soiled with a build up of grease.