RUBY SLIPPER CAFE
509 S PALAFOX ST, Pensacola FL 32502 · 504-975-3860
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48/51/52f Items held less than 4hrs inside kitchen next to fryer station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all stations, operator placed paper towels at stations.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand washing station in kitchen at entrance.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins in kitchen.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over blueberries in deep freezer. Manager corrected rotation.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Deep freezer gasket in disrepair and heavily soiled. Manager stated new gasket is on order.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese 45F held over 4hrs in make line reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese 45F held over 4hrs in make line reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by ice machine blocked by AC units. Operator moved units from in front of sink during inspection.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed garbage can blocking hand washing station between oven and make line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust buildup.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from dishwashing machine.
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to make line with towel and knife stored inside.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe to hand washing sink next to ice machine with pipe taken off and laying on floor.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on make line prep area. Operator instructed employee to remove phone and sanitize area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in bread crumbs container. Operator instructed employee to prop up scoop so that handle is above food line.
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.