RUBY THAI
10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD SPC 3090, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-329-2643
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live millipede crawling across floor during inspection. Person in charge killed and discarded.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working with raw shrimp removing shells wipe hands on apron, then handle clean container. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler observed raw chicken stored over rice noodles and cut cabbage. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in walk in cooler at 56F. Person in charge states was cooked yesterday, was sitting out on line for less than 4 hours. Chicken stock in pan with no heating element at cookline at 54F. Per person in charge has been out less than 4 hours, added to time paperwork during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in pan on edge of grill at 117F on left side. Chicken over heat at 146F. Person in charge moved pan onto heat to begin reheating.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with yellow chemical person in charge states is cleaner unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staining observed on deflector plate on interior of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks by ice machine unsecured. Person in charge secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cookline, shelving, along walls with debris accumulation.
Food stored on floor. Observed mirin in plastic container on cookline stored on floor. Observed open case of potatoes stored on floor near hand wash sink. Person in charge raised.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared receptacle in bay E with lid open during inspection. Is raining at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sauces at cookline with handles of scoop submerged in sauce. Person in charge began removing. Also, ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of beverage reach in cooler at front line with debris accumulation. Side of fryer with grease accumulation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths at cookline stored on prep area. Person in charge removed.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, chicken, chicken 45-50F. Person in charge states has had door open to unit. Person in charge called for service.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on top of front make line. Person in charge removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially processed stored over raw shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, chicken, chicken 45-50F. Person in charge states has had door open to unit. Person in charge called for service.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in front hand wash sink. Person in charge removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Boba held on time at room temperature on the counter not indicated on time paperwork. Added during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow chemical unlabeled. Person in charge states is grill cleaner. Person in charge pulled to label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with debris buildup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on walk in freezer floor. Also, grease buildup under cook line.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on the floor in kitchen with no lids. Also, several items in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge began covered and raising.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple stacked chicken boxes stored in hallway outside of back door. Person in charge brought to dumpster during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk dry goods with debris buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cooked chicken stored in cardboard boxes that raw chicken is delivered in. Person in charge moved to bus tubs.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used in direct contact with cream cheese in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sliding door reach in cooler at front counter milk and boba at 46-47F. Person in charge discarded. In walk in cooler chicken, noodles, chicken at 44-46F. Person in charge states just had open to put up delivery. Began turning unit down.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hot holding line is held on time, person in charge unable to provide time paperwork. Provided to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of degreaser per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers with no handles used as scoop in dry and wet bulk goods. Person in charge began removing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line with grease buildup.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid open.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 79F. Person in charge discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sliding glass door beverage cooler at front counter with large amount of standing water.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow draining hand sink in back kitchen. Is only hand wash sink in back kitchen.
Oct 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitizer step at triple sink. Spoke to employee during inspection, person in charge instructed how to set up properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen by triple sink and mop sink.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags used in direct contact with chicken in reach in freezer.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live millipede crawling across floor during inspection. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at front line glass door cooler at 48F. Person in charge states had out. Other item in same location at 40F. Ambient temperature below 43F. Chicken in container sitting out in kitchen at 50F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours. Person in charge began reheating.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal wrapped brush used in direct contact with oil. Also, observed bamboo cutting board in clean dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bulk food items had containers with no handle used as scoop. Person in charge removed. Also, tongs hanging from oven. Moved to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. Observed bus tubs of chicken on the ground in walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Person in charge posted.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed under hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge added catch bucket.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating at front counter and handle personal phone, then handling utensils for food service without handwash.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at front counter not accessible due to not functioning during inspection. Person in charge states due to be fixed tomorrow.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating at front counter.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed two bottle of coke stored in drink ice at front ice bin.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two bottles of coke stored in drink ice. Person in charge discarded ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas and carrots at cookline at 64F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon pepper chicken at 99F. Cheese wonton at 130F. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour. Recommend holding items on time. Emailed time paperwork during inspection. Person in charge discarded lemon chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front line and in back kitchen with staining.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed handle of knife in back kitchen with tape around handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on open case of utensils. Observed employee phone, hat stored on case of food, person in charge removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup under cookline.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at front line in water at 79F.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on multiple bus tubs in clean dishware storage.
Stored food not covered. Bus tubs of prepped vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on cookline not stored in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label missing from bulk container of cornstarch.
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at wok station and at grill not wearing hair restraint. Operator gave both employees hats to put on.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in reach in freezer-not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds200ppm). Operator added more water to dilute sanitary solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator will discuss with employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler in corner across from wok station at front service line soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in ice machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front service line used to store large container. Employee removed container from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in prep are has many cutting marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked beef in front reach-in cooler operator stated belongs to the cook. Discussed with operator employees food need to be identified and segregated from food being served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on single service wrapped to go lids at front service line. Also, employees personal belongings on prep table. Operator had employees remove their items to properly store.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at wok station and at grill not wearing hair restraint. Operator gave both employees hats to put on.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer torn.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut up plastic jug being reused as scoop for rice. Operator discarded plastic jug.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in glass door reach-in cooler across from grill. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in walk-in-cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking at grill with gloves on, then changed tasks by going to prep table and started to cut raw chicken without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler next to wok station. Observed tofu stored above chill line of reach-in cooler with lid open. Operator closed lid of flip top reach-in cooler to chill tofu.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bourbon chicken, cooked noodles, fried rice, garlic chicken, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken (114-128F) at hot holding table at front counter. Operator stated items went in hot bar at 11am. Operator turned up the heat to bring temps of foods to 165F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting boards in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, two soda nozzles at soda dispensing machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler used to fill up container with water.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working at start of inspection but no employee CfM. Operator arrived appropriately 15 minutes into inspection with CFM certificate.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and 4 employees working filled out health form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine and deflector plate in ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense soy sauce near dry food storage area.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing on toothpick while cooking chicken. Employee removed toothpick and discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods not segregated from foods being served to the public in walk in cooler and reach in cooler near wok station. Operator stated milk in walk-in-cooler and tofu in reach-in cooler near wok station are employees foods. Discussed with operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging off handle of stove.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula and other utensils stored in standing water in bowl and container at front service line next to hot food bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with single use forks stored on floor on front service line near hot holding table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken stored in triple sink without running water. Operator turned on water to thaw chicken
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