TRIBUTE TO TOBACCO ROAD BY KUSH
650 S MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 33 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority7 Intermediate21 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 33 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink.observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a metal brush on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the 3 compartment sink.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed utensil not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee fixed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout at the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80°F at the cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler in the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and also hood filter soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed dew clothes stored on preparation tables.
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.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe, metal and plastic containers at the warewashing area, wet nesting.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under three compartment sink at warewashing area soiled with food debris.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Walking cooler door rusted throughout damage etc.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen top surfaces of all shelves throughout.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by dishwasher machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar area.
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.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled. Chef labeled chemical spray bottle.
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.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023 at time of inspection.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at employee bathroom, at kitchen area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.