THE KEG SOUTH

Name: THE KEG SOUTH
Address: 27591 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33032, US
Rating: 54

27591 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032

License #2323013

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

54 Grade F / 100

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March 24, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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THE KEG SOUTH in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 13 critical, 9 major, 64 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted can opener blade.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food containers in reach cooler at kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in standing freezer at kitchen area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice dispenser, operator moved to dishwashing area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and reach in coolers doors at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused standing reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall by fryers.
[22-35-5] Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at beverage station.
[14-01-5] 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.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed over shelves at washing area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container broken used to stored shredded cheddar cheese inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[23-03-4] 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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] 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.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused gray reach in cooler across washing area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind mop sink.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior part of flip top at kitchen rusted.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[06-09-1] 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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe missing tile on wall at womens bathroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on 2 units at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on reach in freezer at kitchen area.
[06-01-5] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe grease accumulated on wall behind grill.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at the bar area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residues inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-01-5] 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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled.
[14-21-4] Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade by the three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
[06-09-1] 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.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no lid on the trash can in one of the womens bathroom.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall in one of the womens restrooms.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed and accumulation of grease on wall at cook line .
[10-13-5] 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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cheese sauce dented in the kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 2 units at kitchen area, also microwave.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Employee discarded during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area, also at walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw chicken wings stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] 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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-20-5] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at mop sink.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
[53B-14-5] 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.