TRIBUTE TO TOBACCO ROAD BY KUSH
650 S MIAMI AVE, MIAMI, FL 33130
License #2322101
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →TRIBUTE TO TOBACCO ROAD BY KUSH in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 8 critical, 7 major, 26 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 shows 33 observation rows: 5 critical, 7 major, and 21 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bbq chicken inside the reach in cooler date marked on 5/7. Stop sale was issued.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F at the cook line.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- [25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the front counter.
- [12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an opened employee drink on top of the dishwasher area.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler in the cook line.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee removed it.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed dew clothes stored on preparation tables.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and also hood filter soiled.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins with sugar and flour not identified in the kitchen area.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed utensil not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee fixed them.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC cover with accumulated dust at the walk in cooler.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the 3 compartment sink.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed it.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind the ice machine.
- [53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Employee did not know how to check the sanitizer of the dishwasher machine.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at cook line. As per OIC food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Employee placed food inside the walk in cooler.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.observed at the front counter.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed above trash bin stored in front of the hand wash sink in the cook line. Employee removed it.
- [36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout at the kitchen area.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed bbq chicken inside the reach in cooler date marked on 5/7. Stop sale was issued.
- [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a metal brush on the cook line.
- [53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know how to check the sanitizer of the dishwasher machine.
- [12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed her watch and failed to wash hands.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bucket with mayo inside the walk in cooler.
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