THE KEG SOUTH
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe missing tile on wall at women's bathroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on 2 units at kitchen area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on reach in freezer at kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe grease accumulated on wall behind grill.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at the bar area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residues inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- 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. 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - 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:Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener blade by the three compartment sink.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on the trash can in one of the women's bathroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall in one of the women's restrooms.
- 36-68-5:Basic - 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:Basic - 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:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cheese sauce dented in the kitchen area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer across 3 compartment sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit next to freezer at kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall on mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 2 units at kitchen area, also microwave.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area, also at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw chicken wings stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-20-5:Basic - 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:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at mop sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. 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. Provided form during inspection, operator printed out and posted. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed, Manager cut packages during inspection. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed soiled cutting boards l **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausages at reach in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Stil observed food not covered. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black like mold substance on wall around the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping towels on preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed food containers not identified. **Time Extended**
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour stored in soiled containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Still observed soiled can opener blade. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed chlorine test strips. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).