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THE KEG SOUTH

27591 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3790003
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13954020
DBPR license2323013

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate25 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical34 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#26High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (49F – 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 (46F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler as per operator door was opened due a beer delivery. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (98F – Reheating) as per operator more than 2 hours, operator proceeded to reheated on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#28Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#29Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage/preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#32Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage/preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#33Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#34Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink not connected to water line, next to ice machine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 25

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside of sauce container on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two stoves for food preparation at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by ice soda sirup cases by walk in cooler entrance. Observed missing ceiling tiles at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at storage area. Observed soiled floor at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on shelves at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-38-4

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at storage/preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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 . **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a bird case stored on storage . **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#24Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to warmer at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#25Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers not labeled with common name at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.