The Keg South

27591 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032 · Permanent Food Service · License 2323013

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 58 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · 33 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 4 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (1 repeat), 25 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-39
Extension granted on Nov 5
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score58

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Nov42026

Complaint inspection

34 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
16 violations still not corrected:
- 5 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Still observed clean knives stored next to soiled pipes and wall across 3 compartment sink.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Still observed.
  More time given
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Still observed bleach spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwashing area.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Basic11
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Still observed reach in cooler in disrepair across 3 compartment sink.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Still observed observed grease accumulated on wall behind fryer at kitchen area. Still observed soiled exterior of ice machine. Still observed soiled gaskets on freezers at storage area.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Still observed standing water.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Observed at kitchen area.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Still observed.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Still observed.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitNov 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
34 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 25 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed raw chicken wings (49°F - Cold Holding) next to fryer at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Also observed raw chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46°F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler as per operator door was opened due a beer delivery.
  Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  Observed chili (98°F - Reheating) as per operator more than 2 hours, operator proceeded to reheated on stove.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Observed no agreement for: Robert P. Jose C. and Paige S. Employees have been working less than 60 days.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soiled with food debris and grease blender, stored on shelve as across 3 compartment sink. Observed clean knives stored next to soiled pipes and wall across 3 compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed hand wash sink not connected to water line, next to ice machine.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at storage/preparation area.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at storage/preparation area.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed bleach spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwashing area.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic25
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed flour containers not labeled with common name at kitchen area.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed a case of raw chicken stored on floor at kitchen. Observed plastic bottles water cases on floor at storage area.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area, operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed inside of sauce container on shelves at walk in cooler.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across 3 compartment sink.
  Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  Observed cracked plastic containers stored on shelves at kitchen area.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  Observed next to warmer at kitchen area.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at kitchen area. Also observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. Observed soiled interior of reach in freezers at storage .
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area. Observed grease accumulated on wall behind fryer at kitchen area. Observed soiled exterior of ice machine. Observed soiled gaskets on freezers at storage area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed on standing unit at kitchen area.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at storage/preparation area.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Open dumpster lid.
  Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Observed a bird case stored on storage .
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Observed at walk in cooler.
  Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  Observed at kitchen Rand dishwashing area.
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at walk in cooler.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed throughout kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed grease accumulated on ceiling tiles at kitchen area. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at storage area.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed missing ceiling tile by ice soda sirup cases by walk in cooler entrance. Observed missing ceiling tiles at storage area.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed two stoves for food preparation at storage area.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed at storage area. Observed soiled floor at bar area.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed Persephone on preparation table at kitchen.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Oct222026A90Routine inspection6 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license expired on 10/1/26. Operator paid license during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at storage area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filters soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Observed unused reach in cooler across triple sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed inside walk in cooler.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Operator hanged mop.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.