Keg South of Kendall

12805 Sw 136 Ave, Miami, FL 331865810
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Keg South of Kendall, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up nine times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Keg South of Kendall trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw beef stored over cheese cubes. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of ice bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at bar reach in freezer.
14-34-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed storage shelves throughout with accumulation of dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator refilled container. New Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
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 at cook line reach in coolers across frozen packages of tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator began to remove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in container of coleslaw. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line in pitcher of water at 73F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
45
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over coleslaw inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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 raw mahi and raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packages at dish area and grill drawers.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by boxes and fan. Operator moved fan and boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted where steam table is stored.
22-31-4
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 mahi and raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packages at dish area and grill drawers. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with ambient temperature 47F. Advised operator to move TCS items or use ice to rapidly cool.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep area near dish machine with deep cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf next to steam table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at cook line. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of reach in cooler next to cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi and raw beef thawing in standing water in dish area. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
32
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed egg rolls stored inside non food grade bag in reach in freezer. Operator removed product from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on ice machine. Operator inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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 tuna stored inside reduced oxygen package at grill reach in coolers. Operator cut open all packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
67
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at dish machine area blocked by trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: At time of callback inspection observed hand sink blocked by trash can. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator primed and still not sanitizing. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator awaiting Ecolab technician. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at dish machine area blocked by trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: At time of callback inspection observed hand sink blocked by trash can. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
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 in deals in cooler and at cook line reach in coolers, reduced oxygen packages of tuna. Operator began to cut open to thaw correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for both Joe P, and Roberto P as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed for both Joe P, and Roberto P as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed no proof of renewed certifications for both Joe P, and Roberto P . **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for both Joe P, and Roberto P as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed for both Joe P, and Roberto P as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for ROP packaged tuna thawed and still under vacuum located in the drawers reach in cooler,cookline. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above coleslaw located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above raw ground beef located in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink,called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for both Joe P, and Roberto P as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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 for ROP packaged tuna thawed and still under vacuum located in the drawers reach in cooler,cookline. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm at the time of the inspection,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored with mozzarella cheese sticks,located in the chest freezer by the back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Low boy:; gyros portioned,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding) coleslaw ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler: precooked chicken wings,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy:; gyros portioned,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding) coleslaw ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler: precooked chicken wings,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for the drawer unit,reach in cooler. Observed for the reach in freezer,front counter.
14-71-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer by the back door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen,storage area,ware washing area,walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
37
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above commercial made sauce,located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above raw ground beef located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 in the cookline drawer, observed for tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front counter.
29-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen, prep area ,ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Keg South of Kendall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Keg South of Kendall on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Keg South of Kendall?

Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Keg South of Kendall.

How does Keg South of Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Keg South of Kendall most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Keg South of Kendall's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Keg South of Kendall have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Keg South of Kendall means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Keg South of Kendall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Keg South of Kendall is inspected around four times per year on average.