BRANDON KEKE'S LLC
1590 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 54F – Cold Holding); provolone sliced cheese (47F); tuna salad (47F – Cold Holding). Temps taken at 9:30. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re-temp at 10:15am. tomatoes 48F, provolone 44F, tuna salad 43. Operator moved items into walk in freezer to speed cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High 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. Observed whipped butter on counter in wait station with no time marking. Employee stated butter out at 7:00am. Manager placed time stamp on butter container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner stored on countertop over single service items at service counter in rear of dining room. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge, Ashton Thornton, stated employment started 60 days ago. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Person in charge Ashton Thornton. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on office storage shelf with no label. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic trays wet nesting on dish drying shelf. Employee separated the trays to properly dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Produce chopper is damaged to the point where food debris builds up between the top plate and the weighted handle **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler on cookline. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in ladies room out of order. Manager stated a work order has been submitted **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.