KE'KAI FOOD
8019 NORTH HIMES AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepared empanadas, raw bacon over salsa in reach in coolers- discussed with operator and provided education sheet **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs 62F placed into freezer to quick cool- at 10:04am 49F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of plantains stored in handwashing sink. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs quaternary ammonia **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided thermometer to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and displayed on mobile unit for customers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in coolers **Warning**
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottled water by entrance fryer oil by three compartment sink **Warning**
50-03-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator states it came off when it rained. Sending request to licensing for reprint. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-06-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Plumbing for freshwater and wastewater **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.