Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed French onion soup at walk in cooler dated more than seven days.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2025 more than sixty days ago. License paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed French onion soup at walk in cooler dated more than seven days.
02C-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe, metal and plastic containers at the warewashing area, wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of honey, mustard dressing, stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Observed case of fry oil stored on the floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under three compartment sink at warewashing area soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
50
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walking cooler door rusted throughout damage etc.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen top surfaces of all shelves throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (61F - Cold Holding) underneath preparation table at cook line, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised owner to place product inside reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired 03-2024.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by dishwasher machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable located across the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle located at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on a white cutting board not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution at the cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled wall vents located above prep coolers at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers conch salad, conch is not fully cooked and is served raw. No parasite destruction letter provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
01D-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, due to double panning, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged food container on ice for rapid cooling. Observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) located under prep counter, holding at room temperature, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged fries on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures to Operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled. Chef labeled chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cups with no handles, stored in storage containers of flour and sugar, located under kitchen prep counter. Chef removed plastic containers from storage bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled wall vents located above prep coolers at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep coolers, not kept inverted. Manager covered plates with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensil stored in standing water at 70F located on prep counter. Chef discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at employee bathroom, at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023 at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
41
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at a water temperature of 75°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The manager covered the items with wax paper. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the corner of the bar by the kitchen entrance. The manager covered the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic containers of cooking oil. The chef moved it.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the ware wash area.
16-46-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush.
How does Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush 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 Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tribute to Tobacco Road by Kush is inspected around three times per year on average.
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