What is The Keg South's health inspection score?

The Keg South has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Keg South last inspected?

The Keg South was last inspected on March 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Keg South have?

The Keg South has 60 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Keg South safe to eat at?

The Keg South has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Keg South serve?

The Keg South serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Keg South

Name: The Keg South
Address: 27591 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, 33032
Rating: 37

27591 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead

Last Inspected: 3/24/2026

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American•Homestead

Ranked #278 of 330 in HomesteadBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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4 inspections

Last: Mar 24, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-23 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 31/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (37/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

27591 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, FL 33032

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

16 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Routine - Food2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High3 Med11 Basic

16 total4 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−104 pts

High Priority (4)

−90 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(6x)Risk Factor−60

Basic (5)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−104 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High1 Med12 Basic

14 total3 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−79 pts

High Priority (3)

−60 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5

Basic (3)

−14 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(3x)−6
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6

Base deductions−79 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

1 High3 Med16 Basic

20 total

43/100inspection score

−113 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−113 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total

63/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−61 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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