Keg South
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
64
Score
Keg South appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Keg South on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties in walk in cooler stored above dipping sauces. Employee moved sauces onto higher shelf above raw items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in bathrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in next to cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dry food storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed written procedures not fully complete on form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
03C-96-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Bobby, Will, more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Observed form not fully complete on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
03C-92-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and dry food storage, and in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed at 200+ ppm. Operator diluted solution; final reading was 100. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-52-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dry storage closet; crawling on shelves where sauces are kept. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Observed form not fully complete on site. **Warning**
03C-92-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed written procedures not fully complete on form. **Warning**
03C-96-4
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 form signed for John, less than 60 days on site. Employee and person in charged signed and dated form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Bobby, Will, more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and dry food storage, and in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties stored over sliced cheese inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in cooler preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in cooler preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed oil on floor under and next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Observed oil on floor under and next to fryers. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed unsealed concrete in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed unsealed concrete in food preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
61
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
25
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of aluminum containers stored on the floor of the storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles without name label.
02D-01-5
82
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor between the stove and the deep fat fryer.
36-73-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keg South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keg South on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keg South?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Keg South.
How does Keg South compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Keg South most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Keg South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Keg South have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Keg South means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Keg South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keg South is inspected around three times per year on average.
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