Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RUBY CHINESE RESTAURANT

913 SR 84 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33315

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3472739
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783736
DBPR license1619870

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 22, 2024 12:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 22, 2024 4:38 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease residue.

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crab rangoons and bbq pork stored inside to go bags, inside two door reach in freezer in kitchen.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cabbage inside walk in cooler.

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings, 3 on top of framed dbpr license at front service counter, 5 on dry storage shelf, in kitchen, and 2 on floor between triple sink and dry storage shelf, in kitchen.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (66F – Hot Holding) and fried rice (90F – Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Recommended using time as a public health control.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cups stored inside flour bin and sugar bin, in kitchen.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed two opened cans of soy sauce stored uncovered at cook line.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bins of flour and sugar at dry storage area of kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.