RUBY KORNER
5721 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hollywood FL 33023 · 954-966-8820
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 1. Hand washing sink in kitchen. 2. Men's restroom. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers 25-36 hours since preparation. Observed goat soup, conch soup, no date marks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer holding beef and chicken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with raw meat drippings. Observed buildup bottom of chest freezer with build up of frozen raw meat drippings.
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler- Cooked White Rice (50F- Cooling) Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee switched from raw chicken to ready to eat and proceeded to reached out for a clean tray to store cooked food after washing hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler- Cooked White Rice (50F- Cooling) Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ruby Maxwell- 10-15-2025 Expired.
Case of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 Ceiling tiles show water damage.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Counter-; Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Yellow Cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Counter-; Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Yellow Cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
3 Ceiling tiles show water damage.
Case of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall between triple sink and employee handwashing sink soled.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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3 Ceiling tiles show water damage.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Corned Beef (115F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed item stored on top of a pan and not directly in steam table. Chef reheated.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3 Ceiling tiles show water damage.
Bottom shelves of prep table and steam table soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust.
Ice buildup in chest freezer
Reach in freezer handle missing and gasket torn.
Wall next to triple sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled during inspection.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles damaged with water stain throughout establishment.
Gallon of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 Light shield missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Glass reach in cooler in kitchen- Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling). Per employee food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Glass reach in cooler in kitchen- Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling). Per employee food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups and knives stored in Handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 75F. Hot water turned off in handwashing sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 tiles in kitchen and 4 ceiling tiles front of the house damaged with water stain.
Container of oil and bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table entrance of kitchen.
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Containers of raw chicken and raw beef stored above blue ice packs in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Container of raw shell eggs stored over opened bags of cut lettuce and dough in premium reach in cooler. Chef inverted.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelf in dry storage rack next to women restroom.
Bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 Light shield missing.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in storage area next to chest freezer. Chef labeled.
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.