THAI RUBY RESTAURANT
15319 AMBERLY DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream in server cooler above wine bottles
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager flipped rinse and sanitizer lines and re ran machine. Re tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel on container touching raw shrimp in reach in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: bowl of cooked rice (88F – Hot Holding). Manager reheated to 165f. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser by sauces in back kitchen. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen hand sink has food items stored in it, making it inaccessible Manager fully cleared and discussed keeping it cleared for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 6 employees working and no food manager present.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only had infared thermometer.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee food handler training certificate expired and no reporting agreement
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at back employee handwash sink. Temped 63f
Basic 5
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee food items in glass reach in cooler next to seasoning and produce for restaurant.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in dish machine. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dish machine rinse and sanitizer chemical lines flipped. Manager corrected lines **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in freezer on cook line
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Candy container being reused to hold Thai basil.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bowl of raw shrimp, bamboo and water chestnuts in reach in cooler not covered
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:43 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.