RUBY TUESDAY
2443 SR 16 · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Open containers of condiments at end of buffet area not under sneeze guard, all items moved under guard. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in hand wash station on cook line with only cold water turned on.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (44F – Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line, per manager drawer has been consistently open for no more then 30 minutes. cut lettuce(46F – Cold Holding) in bags in container lined with another bag in top section of cooler on cook line, per employee lettuce has been there less then 1 hour, bags removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior dipper well on cook line. Metal cold plates for buffet. Interior of dumpling steamer pan on grill on cook line. Interior of large ice machine by walk in cooler.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate expired last December. Also 1 certificate missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Also build up of debris on floor on cook line and in ware washing area. Floors under soda machine at bar and server areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Deep grout and broken tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ovens on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked rice and ribs in walk in cooler. Box of unwashed lemons stored of bucket of pickles in walk in cooler, manager rearranged all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.