KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFÉ

Watch the trajectory here. KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFÉ grades a C at 79/100 today, yet its recent DBPR record has been moving the wrong way.

Its most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 18% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.9 from 9,393 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (79/100)

Get directions Call (407) 732-4170

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (79/100)
Violations
10 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
1401 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cafe, Catering food and drink supplier, Diner
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.9 stars (9393 reviews)
Seats
162
Phone
(407) 732-4170
Website
Official website
Photo of KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFÉ
Photo: Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.9 Community-sourced rating 9,393 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners writing about this place keep returning to service. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.9, so it reads as a strength.

If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (27 reviews). One subject never comes up here: plate size. Of the 28 rated reviews, 28 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below.

The kitchen graded a C (79/100) on 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 7 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on January 14, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 18% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include employee health knowledge.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 28 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Kimberly was amazing! The food was great.

  • June 30, 2026

    Very nice Kimberly

  • June 30, 2026

    A bit chilly

  • June 29, 2026

    Leticia was very polite and very attentive. I would eat here again.

  • June 29, 2026

    Raspberry stuffed French toast was a wonderful way to wrap up our trip to Florida. Letitia was an excellent server.

  • June 29, 2026

    Super

  • June 29, 2026

    Leticia was lovely! Such a sweetheart!

  • June 29, 2026

    My wife and I came here for good food and atmosphere. We got that plus a solid, smiling and friendly Jessica. She made eating here fun. Thanks!

  • June 29, 2026

    Very good food! Leticia was such a great server, definitely anticipated needs and very friendly.

  • June 29, 2026

    Jessica was Amazing

  • June 29, 2026

    Jessica was very polite

  • June 29, 2026

    LAUREN WAS AMAZING! Great service great food

  • June 28, 2026

    Maria was nice! Also the birthday boy was amazing who served us🎊🎁🎉

  • June 28, 2026

    Lauren was an incredible server today for our lunch. She was so kind, attentive and efficient. We will definitely be back!

  • June 28, 2026

    Lauren is the best! Very friendly and so attentive! The food was amazing too! Definitely come to Keke’s in Sanford!🙂🙂

  • June 28, 2026

    Shoutout Lauren for being a great server! Kekes is the move

  • June 28, 2026

    Lauren was the best!! Food is delicious 😁

  • June 28, 2026

    Jessica was an amazing server! Very efficient and polite!

  • June 28, 2026

    Kimberly was an excellent waitress, usually when we come, the food is top notch, this time the pancake was cooked just a little too long.

  • June 28, 2026

    Jessica was amazing definitely I’m going to request her as my waiter

  • June 28, 2026

    My server Jessica was amazing! Food was great as well!

  • June 28, 2026

    Jessica was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.

  • June 28, 2026

    Had an amazing breakfast at Keke’s today. The food was delicious, but the real star was our server, Lauren. She was upbeat, patient, and incredibly attentive without ever feeling rushed. You can tell she takes pride in making guests feel comfortable and cared for. From keeping our drinks topped off to making sure our order was perfect, Lauren made the whole visit feel special. If you go to Keke’s, ask for Lauren!

  • June 28, 2026

    Great food and an even better experience! Everything was fresh and delicious, and our server, Lauren, provided excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We'll definitely be back!

  • June 28, 2026

    Lauren was absolutely amazing, sweet and attentive. Even when they’re short staffed, she communicated that and made the wait more worthwhile. Thank you Lauren!

  • June 28, 2026

    Maria was great! Super nice & attentive. 😊

  • June 28, 2026

    We are good ! Thank you Maria !

  • June 28, 2026

    I had the most amazing server Laurie!!! She was so efficient and welcoming and I will definitely be back for the amazing food and atmosphere!!

Overall Score

55 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 20/20
    4.9★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday
7 AM to 2:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 2:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 14, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. July 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFÉ, by Florida DBPR grade:

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 14, 2026