KE'KAI FOOD
8019 North Himes Avenue
Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10839360
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748626
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of oil and 1 case of bottled water stored on floor. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 10 packs of raw salmon in reduced oxygen packaging thawing inside of three compartment sink. Raw salmon is still frozen but thawing improperly in room temperature. Discussed with operator. Operator relocated all raw salmon into Reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked shrimp 46F at 9:35am placed in Reach in cooler for cooling the previous day at 3:30pm. Cooked shredded beef 56F at 9:35am placed in Reach in cooler for cooling the previous day at 3pm. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, raw fish, cooked shredded beef, and unwashed avocados in Reach in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw fish 51F, Raw salmon 50F, Cooked shrimp 46F, Cooked shredded beef 56F Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish 51F at 9:35am, Raw salmon 50F at 9:35am. Cooked shrimp 46F at 9:35am placed in Reach in cooler for cooling the previous day at 3:30pm. Cooked shredded beef 56F at 9:35am placed in Reach in cooler for cooling the previous day at 3pm. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shredded beef not date marked in Reach in cooler. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748339
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water by entrance fryer oil by three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Case of oil, case of bottled water, and box of avocados stored on floor. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Squeeze bottles without labels. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Raw shell eggs at 70F. Operator discarded eggs during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: No written procedure available. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs quaternary ammonia Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: No test strip available **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8712945
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water by entrance fryer oil by three compartment sink Warning
- 50-03-4:Basic - 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
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Plumbing for freshwater and wastewater Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles Warning
- 08A-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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
- 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of plantains stored in handwashing sink. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs quaternary ammonia Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided thermometer to operator Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - 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-02-5:Intermediate - 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
Inspection Date: 9/26/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8334130
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed for management and employees signed Corrected On-Site