RUBY BEACH BREWING CO
228 E FORSYTH ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.647.6044
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expire on 6/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One at bar
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expire on 6/1/25
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Aaron Webb expired on 2/2024, employee here could not find another one
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. A few are copies
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink, yellow substance, mgr didn't know what it is
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, on papers in binder, posted
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. By people seating at bar, manager moved them
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above cups on cart at bar, employee moved them
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Bowls with water and food on stairs to basement
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Aaron Webb took test on 2-2019, employee texted him to get his new card, have doesn't have it yet
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Casey N has been a manager for a year
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
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. 4 employees missing certificates more than 2 months
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Moo sink is in basement and it smells really strong like cat, I see the litter box and two bowls for food and water
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above to go containers and napkins, cart at bar, operator moved them
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher covering faucet, hand sink at bar, operator removed it
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Employee turned it on from bottom, handle not working but turned it back off
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. At least 3 employee here fir a year, they cut lemons
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new employee
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner by dump sink bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf above to go containers and napkins, cart by bar
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken handle on hot water side at triple sink
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.