RUBY TUESDAY
2443 SR 16 · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler opposite the grill area, chicken (45F – Cold Holding); beef (46F – Cold Holding) both items placed in cooler at the start of the shift, per operator left out or door left open. Operator relocated the items to the walk in cooler to bring back to temperature range, at conclusion of inspection in temperature range. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream scoop in the dipper well with a build up of lime inside the scoop. Operator removed the scoop to the dish area. Can opener on the main prep line has build up of old food debris on the blade. Operator had employee remove the can opener to the dish area to be washed. Clean cutting boards on the bottom shelf of the dish area with build up of food residue staining. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind the bar counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed bartender with ineffective hair restraint constructing bar drinks with cut fruit. Spoke with operator to inform employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the dish machine, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Sliding door reach in cooler on the main cook line has a torn cooler door gasket.
36-73-4Basic – Floor, Walls and Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food residue and grease under equipment on the main cook line. Ceiling vent on the main cook line has build up of dust on the ceiling vent and surround tiles.
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid left open.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris under the microwaves on the top shelf. Catch tray under the pizza oven has build up of food debris. Salad bar reach in cooler has mold like substance in the door gasket. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf opposite the dish machine clean containers with old stickers attached. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution bucket stored on prep table at the pass through window, operator relocated the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:45 PM.
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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.