Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RUBY TUESDAY

2235 E GULF TO LAKE HWY · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3376547
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8452802
DBPR license1901210

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Juice bottles stored in drink ice in bar area

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Juice bottles stored in drink ice

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of soda gun in bar area

#11Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in bar area

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used as scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler next to ice cream freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gasket on reach in cooler next to ice cream freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.