RUBY TUESDAY #2373
5820 COLLEGE LN, Vero Bch FL 32966
Last inspected Jul 24, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties over sirloin in reach in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 49f cold holding. In service for 30 minutes. Manager moved to walk in to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwaves have old food debris
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has black mold like substance and is hanging down above computers in kitchen. Ceiling vents are soiled in kitchen with dust and are hanging down.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease on cooks line behind equipment. Soiled floors in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer are soiled. Ansul pipes on cook line are soiled in grease
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cooks line is dripping
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers on cooks line need deep cleaning
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad bar- hard boiled eggs (44-45F - Cold Holding); rice salad (49F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into service at 1-1:30, found at 3:00. Advised to rapid chill.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad bar cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Built on grease on cooks line under grease overflow tank and under filters
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittany
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind grill are soiled in grease
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Ran multiple times and still reading 0ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties over sirloin in reach in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittany
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On microwave
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind grill are soiled in grease
Water draining onto floor surface. -PVC pipe is leaking under prep sink - ceiling tile dripping onto floor from sprinkler head
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items at garden bar. Provided time plan to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in garden bar cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Air vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near office
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At door of walk in cooler At dish pit area. Water dripping from ceiling tile from ac condensation.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager stated they had them down for cleaning. Employees put filters back into place.
Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in storage room.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer Croutons on storage rack
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cooks line. Work order in place
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 1/13/24
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few broken tiles in back of kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Reading 0ppm. Ran and rechecked, still reading 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tilapia and pasta in cook line drawers. Manager stated items have been in cooler for over 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items on cooks line coolers: Shredded Cheese 45 Cole slaw 45 Cut lettuce 45 Sliced tomatoes 46 Corn salsa 47 Cooked broccoli 48 Shredded cheddar cheese 48 Manager stated items were pulled from walk in cooler and stocked 3 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill. Items were moved to walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 1/13/24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few broken tiles in back of kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed in buckets
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label was added
Oct 23, 2023□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off desert cooler
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (57F - Cold Holding); ranch (57F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (57F - Cold Holding); ranch (57F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over make table
Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off desert cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease overflows from hood system onto floor
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Interior of ice machine soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer door soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.