Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RUBY STREET GRILLE

221 EAST RUBY ST. · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448500
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737527
DBPR license4508416

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#17High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. – Aleve stored next to can opener.

#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw beef stored over cooked beef in reachin cooler next to cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – magic Eraser cleaner stored on ice machine.

#20High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. – 2 hose bibs outside back door.

Intermediate 1

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board on line. -Electric slicer – can opener – interior of fryers and baskets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area.

#3Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Case of Togo containers in office area.

#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -Employee restroom

#5Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. – dish area.

#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – all floors under kitchen cooking equipment and storage areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – avantco pizza oven – microwave in kitchen

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish trays -exterior of Avantco pizza oven -exterior of white freezer on cooks line -exterior of reach in cooler in kitchen

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – reach in pizza / salad station. – reach in cooler next to stove **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. – chicken set out at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – all the walls in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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