KEG SOUTH
27591 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead FL 33032 · 305.248.0959
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided form during inspection, operator printed out and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019015381 | Feb 18, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored above cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food containers in reach cooler at kitchen area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted can opener blade.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date at walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in standing freezer at kitchen area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice dispenser, operator moved to dishwashing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and reach in coolers doors at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused standing reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall by fryers.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 mahi 39F still Inside commercially processed rop package inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than a day.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior part of flip top at kitchen rusted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at beverage station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl inside apple sauce inside walk in cooler. Operated removed the bowl.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over shelves at washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 mahi 39F still Inside commercially processed rop package inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than a day.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container broken used to stored shredded cheddar cheese inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom interior soiled at kitchen. Observed reach in cooler bottom interior soiled at kitchen area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused gray reach in cooler across washing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind mop sink.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved chicken wings to reach in cooler interior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residues inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked ribs tray and mashed potatoes containers not date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw grouper fish fillets still on ROP on reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee cut packages during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe missing tile on wall at women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on 2 units at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe stuffed mushrooms bags (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved bags to reach in cooler during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe grease accumulated on wall behind grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at the bar area.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cheese sauce dented in the kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw alligator bites container store on top over cut celery in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw alligator (54F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) at the prep station in the kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator proceeded to move the items to the freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (106F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (107F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator for 3 hours. Operator proceeded to reheat the food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed of black substance in the interior of the ice machine bin next to the soda dispenser by the back exit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the honey apple sauce container located in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade by the three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish in ROP packaging at reach in cooler in prep area. Operator cut the packaging at the time of the inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on the trash can in one of the women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on the floor in kitchen area next to grill. Operator moved the oil to a shelf. Also observed raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall in one of the women's restrooms.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed and accumulation of grease on wall at cook line.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the lid of the soda dispenser.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen area.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cubed fish stored above cut celery container, inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (51F - Cold Holding)as per employee less than 1 hour in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee moved food to reach in cooler interior.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed jalapeño poppers (107F - Reheating) at cook line. Employee placed on fryer to reach correct temperature.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi in ROP packages inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer across 3 compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit next to freezer at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall on mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings case (54F - Cold Holding) stored on kitchen floor,as per employee lees than 1 hour. employee moved case to walk in cooler during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection, operator printed out and posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sean Malcom certified expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 2 units at kitchen area, also microwave.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Employee discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area, also at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw chicken wings stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area. Also observed soiled hood filters.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at HWS located in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour stored in soiled containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish inside of reduced oxygen packaged at walk-in cooler. Operator opened the individual packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed sausages at reach in freezer not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black like mold substance on wall around the mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping towels on preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name.
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