THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFE
509 S PALAFOX ST · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32502
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately five live flying insects in the following locations: approximately two in kitchen of which one landed on half pan of biscuits (SEE STOP SALE) and approximately three in ice machine/soda machine stock location. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects. Observed one bug next to ice machine in soda stock location; one dead flying insect on lid of chicken in kitchen at cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed breaded green tomatoes 56F (undetermined amount of time) held on cook line.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler next to hot hold station: HELD OVER 24 HRS-smoked salmon 46F, shredded cheddar 73F, shredded pepper jack 47F, pico 56F, goat cheese 58F, Swiss cheese 56F, salad greens 64F, chicken sausage 61F. Also, breaded green tomatoes 56F (undetermined amount of time) held on cook line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler next to hot hold station: HELD OVER 24 HRS-smoked salmon 46F, shredded cheddar 73F, shredded pepper jack 47F, pico 56F, goat cheese 58F, Swiss cheese 56F, salad greens 64F, chicken sausage 61F. Also, breaded green tomatoes 56F (undetermined amount of time) held on cook line. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple hand washing sinks blocked in kitchen. Next to dish washing location, make line, and cook line.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to make line with towel and knife stored inside.
Basic 1
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe to hand washing sink next to ice machine with pipe taken off and laying on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.