RUBY TUESDAY
2235 E GULF TO LAKE HWY · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies in bar area
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 94 approximate rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in prep hallway
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (52F – Cold Holding); ranch (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (46F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F – Cold Holding); spinach artichoke dip (48F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); yellow rice (53F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); sausage (46F – Cold Holding); brisket (48F – Cold Holding); meatballs (50F – Cold Holding) Operator states the items were placed in reach in cooler from walk in cooler at 11am. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 54F. Operator moved all time temperature control for safety food items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck- mozzarella 42F, ranch 38F, sour cream 40F, coleslaw 41F, sliced tomatoes 43F, shredded lettuce 36F, yellow rice 38F, spinach dip 40F, brisket 39F, meatballs 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Linda S.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 54F at cook line
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor/baseboards in dish machine area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Sneeze guard at salad bar
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.