Kekes Breakfast Cafe
135 Jenkins St, Unit 106, St Augustine, FL 32086 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502265
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 3 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-18
- Administrative complaint on Sep 1, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 1, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in flip top cooler across from fryer and grill station cut tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54°F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (46°F - Cold Holding); chicken strips (48°F - Cold Holding)
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator primed 100 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Observed open gallon of milk from yesterday per operator not dated. Operator dated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Observed triple sink and sanitizer buckets are sink and surface sanitizer operator only has quaternary test strips.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Angel and Suni no proof of training.
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sani bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler shelves in flip top cooler soiled with build up.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.