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RUBY CHINESE RESTAURANT

913 SR 84 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33315

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3637216
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10937483
DBPR license1619870

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Two door freezer next to triple sink – raw chicken stored over ready to eat dumplings and wonton skins. Operator reorganized and stored correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over raw shrimp. Operator reorganized storing eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen crawling next to single serve containers on counter over flip top cooler at cook line . Operator killed roach , cleaned and sanitize area during inspection. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading over 200ppm. Operator remade wiping cloth chlorine solution to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate11-27-4

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 poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. In kitchen. Water temperature 82F **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator thermometer not working. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for fried rice, sesame chicken, fried chicken wings, and cabbage when using time as a public health control. Printed form and provided to operator during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line has no hot water. Operator stated water heated stopped working . Hand wash sink sink reading 81F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two door freezer next to triple sink, soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line , flip top Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At cook line , flip top lower cooler gaskets in poor repair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.At walk in cooler , container of chicken stored on floor. 2. At cook line bottle of oil stored on floor. Operator elevated items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. At cook line , lower cooler of flip top in soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected Action Taken. 2. At cook line ,Hood filters visibly soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Observed Ice buildup in one door reach-in freezer next to triple sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.