Kush
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Kush, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken container stored inside reach in cooler dated 09-30-25 and cooked pork dated 09-29-25.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken container stored inside reach in cooler dated 09-30-25 and cooked pork dated 09-29-25.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with soap not labeled at three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled by cook line.
02D-01-5
61
Apr 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil on floor. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
82
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife stored in between the cracks of the reach in cooler lid.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Last reach in cooler in front of the oven in the cook line.
14-36-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots, pans not inverted near the hand was sink.
24-05-4
70
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler at 53° F date marked 12/04/22.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler at 53° F date marked 12/04/22. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
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 preparation reach in cooler reaches 53°F. It is located at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green and a white cutting board not longer cleanable. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in freezer by the exit door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor covered with old food debris throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of the reach in freezer soiled and also observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 bags of chicken stored in water. Operator removed the water and placed chicken inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed bathroom is dirty.
32-07-4
37
Oct 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kush on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kush?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kush.
How does Kush compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kush most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Kush's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kush have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kush 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 Kush inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kush is inspected around three times per year on average.
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