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RUBY TUESDAY

1521 CR 220, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-269-6900

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 17 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2000999
Grade history
JUN 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024070600Sep 10, 2024Jan 13, 2025$400

Inspection history

17 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen and expo area have dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing six proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at bar service station at baseboard.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two dishracks in bar area have black mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three booth walls in dining room had small black mold-like substance. Operator cleaned all during inspection.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager, missing 13 proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in tater tots in reach in freezer. Manager removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment and corners in bar area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Small leak under pre-rinse area in dishroom. Manager states a work order is already created.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Potatoes on speed rack in kitchen with no covering. Manager added a sheet pan to the top.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in potato tots. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on stacked pans on shelf.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer is soiled. Dust on ceiling above cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole/damage to swinging door to kitchen. Multiple holes/damage to bottom of wall on outside wall near dumpster area.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on gaskets on bar two door cooler. Hood filters have grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple stacked pans with old labels still on pans.
Basic/16-46-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by walk in cooler in recharge zone.
/45-02-4
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Swing exit door from kitchen has middle of door in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven has grease/food debris build up.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior front of hood system has grease build up. Two rails in back of steam table area has food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · No live roaches observed. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed one live roach under stand up reach in cooler in prep area. Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 12, 2024 · One live roach on wall behind dishmachine. Employee killed and discarded live roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed 18 dead roaches; 2 dead roaches under the dishmachine 1 dead roach under right prep table across from utility sink 4 dead roaches under stand up reach in cooler in prep area 3 dead roaches at entrance to dry storage 6 under shelves in dry storage 1 at entrance to women's restroom 1 in broom/storage closet by bar All dead roaches removed and discarded during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed 3 dead roaches; 1 dead roach at utility sink 1 dead roach at mop sink 1 dead roach behind dry storage door Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 12, 2024 · Violation not observed. Time Extended
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · No live roaches observed. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed one live roach under stand up reach in cooler in prep area. Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed 18 dead roaches; 2 dead roaches under the dishmachine 1 dead roach under right prep table across from utility sink 4 dead roaches under stand up reach in cooler in prep area 3 dead roaches at entrance to dry storage 6 under shelves in dry storage 1 at entrance to women's restroom 1 in broom/storage closet by bar All dead roaches removed and discarded during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed 3 dead roaches; 1 dead roach at utility sink 1 dead roach at mop sink 1 dead roach behind dry storage door Admin Complaint
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · No live roaches observed. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Observed 18 dead roaches; 2 dead roaches under the dishmachine 1 dead roach under right prep table across from utility sink 4 dead roaches under stand up reach in cooler in prep area 3 dead roaches at entrance to dry storage 6 under shelves in dry storage 1 at entrance to women's restroom 1 in broom/storage closet by bar All dead roaches removed and discarded during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Sep 10, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect near walk in cooler door.
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork chop (49F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee and/or manager, all products have been in the unit overnight or brought from walk in cooler at approximately 10:30am. Temperatures taken at 3:47pm.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork chop (49F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee and/or manager, all products have been in the unit overnight or brought from walk in cooler at approximately 10:30am. Temperatures taken at 3:47pm.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of multiple nozzles on both soda machines have debris build up on interiors.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches behind reach in cooler in prep area. Manager removed and discarded dead roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Swing door that exits from the service line is damaged, covered with tape. Exterior bottom of building from right of back exit to around the corner of building has wood rotted with large holes in structure.
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer available for far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Stored food not covered. Stored baked potatoes and bacon crumbles on speed rack in kitchen not covered. Manager added empty sheet pan to top of speed rack to cover.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler have dust/debris.
Basic/36-50-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested to 100ppm chlorine. Operator also made service call during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in bar hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed five employee training certificates that are photocopies/screenshots.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple soiled ceiling tiles at middle of cook line. Floor under server line equipment and beside/around ice machine is soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer by the fryers and around walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two left microwaves in kitchen are soiled with food debris. Interior top of toaster oven has grease/debris build up.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked bacon on sheet pan on speed rack at front of cook line has no covering. Manager covered bacon.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floors behind cooking equipment against back wall and under dishmachine are soiled. Vent above side table at end of cook line with clean dishes is dusty.
Basic/36-34-5
Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Swing door to dining room from kitchen in disrepair. Tape used on part of missing door.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surrounding interior of hood system with grease build up and on filters under front section of hoods. Gasket on reach in cooler by fryers is soiled. Middle door gasket on reach in cooler across from fryers is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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