The Keg South
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Keg South, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 11 violations to closer to 13 violations.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food containers in reach cooler at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted can opener blade.
22-31-4
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen area.
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in standing freezer at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice dispenser, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and reach in coolers doors at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused standing reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
32
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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 5 mahi 39F still Inside commercially processed rop package inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than a day.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior part of flip top at kitchen rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at beverage station. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over shelves at washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 5 mahi 39F still Inside commercially processed rop package inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than a day.
06-09-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container broken used to stored shredded cheddar cheese inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
14-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - 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.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused gray reach in cooler across washing area.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind mop sink.
36-27-5
43
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
03E-03-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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 mahi mahi in ROP packages inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer across 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit next to freezer at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall on mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
08B-27-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
16-37-1
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**
36-06-4
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**
02D-01-5
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**
21-12-4
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**
36-27-5
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**
08B-12-5
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**
14-09-4
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**
22-16-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
36-73-4
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**
14-11-5
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**
06-09-1
41
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cracked raw eggs (67F - Cold Holding)in preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food stored inside hand wash sink near to ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink near to ice machine.
31B-02-4
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 in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Explain to employee correct thawing process. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wing sauces not covered on table in kitchen area. Employee covered during inspection. Also portioned food inside of reach in freezer in kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour,bread crumbs and croutons containers not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Keg South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Keg South on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Keg South?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Keg South.
How does The Keg South compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
The Keg South most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has The Keg South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Keg South have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Keg South 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 The Keg South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Keg South is inspected around two times per year on average.
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