RUBY TUESDAY
7909 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 813-783-1115
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Along poster wall in front of office and on back wall behind dishwasher.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053182 | Jul 10, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023045715 | Jul 21, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022026816 | Mar 22, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above three compartment sink and dishmachine. Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust in dish pit area.
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken (60F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Scallops (47F - Cold Holding); Spinach Dip (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in coolers on cook line. Operator started placing bags of ice over products.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above three compartment sink and dishmachine. Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust in dish pit area.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ceiling leaking in dining area. Caution wet sign present.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in box stored over washed and cut produce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator replaced chlorine supply, tested at 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in wait station used as dump sink, observed ice in 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop strawberries in dessert cooler. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf in dry storage over food items. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee drinks in reach in cooler at bar. Operator removed drinks.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of walk in freezer.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Along poster wall in front of office and on back wall behind dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale buildup on dishwasher.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on season shelf in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area.
Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From sliding door cooler across from flat-top grill. a. cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) Observed operator discard pasta. Stop sale not warranted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From sliding door cooler across from flat-top grill. a. cooked spaghetti pasta (53F - Cold Holding) b. cooked penne pasta (53F - Cold Holding) 43f Operator discarded spaghetti pasta. Operator placed penne pasta in walk-in freezer. Re checked temp at 2:21pm
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup handle touching shredded cheese in container in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussed with management to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Manager fixed the dish machine retested to 100 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler on cooks line left side hand washing sink corn cooked 56 f Parmesan cheese 52 f cook noodles 52 f ambient temperature 56 f held over 4 hours Reach in cooler Salad station front kitchen prep entrance bottom door cook pork 52 f 2lbs held over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale Reach in cooler on cooks line left side hand washing sink corn cooked 56 f Parmesan cheese 52 f cook noodles 52 f ambient temperature 56 f held over 4 hours Stop sale Reach in cooler Salad station front kitchen prep entrance bottom door cook pork 52 f 2lbs held over night.
No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink at mop sink area is located but not running any hot or cold water. Operating stated they have a work order with old company have not shown up. Manager will call new company for work order.
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. 3 employees expired.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink not providing any water. Hand washing sink by mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside top area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee closed drink inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) on salad bar all items removed from salad bar, sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) top tail of drawer cooler on cook line across from grill, items removed and ice added to top rail
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
Sep 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) on salad bar all items removed from salad bar, sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) top tail of drawer cooler on cook line across from grill, items removed and ice added to top rail
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) on salad bar all items removed from salad bar, sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) top tail of drawer cooler on cook line across from grill, items removed and ice added to top rail
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout is missing in between tiles through the entire kitchen
Jul 25, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in dish area 4 flies on cook line 2 flies in bar area 6 flies on garbage can at back door 2 on prep table in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line -1 crawling on wall under hand sink on cook line -1 live under reach in cooler on cook line -2 crawling on wall behind drawer reach in cooler on cook line -6 on back left wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -3 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -5 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler across from fryers -3 on back wheels of cooler under expo window on cook line -6 crawling on floor under reach in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead under hand sink on cook line 1 dead in gasket of reach in cooler drawer
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout is missing in between tiles through the entire kitchen
Jul 21, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in dish area 4 flies on cook line 2 flies in bar area 6 flies on garbage can at back door 2 on prep table in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line -1 crawling on wall under hand sink on cook line -1 live under reach in cooler on cook line -2 crawling on wall behind drawer reach in cooler on cook line -6 on back left wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -3 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -5 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler across from fryers -3 on back wheels of cooler under expo window on cook line -6 crawling on floor under reach in cooler
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. coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding) top rail of reach in cooler, manager removed and placed in walk in cooler sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); top rail of reach in cooler across from grill shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (49F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit next to grill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking rack on turb chef soiled
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dish area
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Ceiling leaking above dish area where clean dishes come out of dish machine and air dry -Ceiling leaking into grease holder on grill on cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is for Ruby Tuesday in fort Myers
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead under hand sink on cook line 1 dead in gasket of reach in cooler drawer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean dishes in dish area stored under leaking roof
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease and food debris under all equipment on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout is missing in between tiles through the entire kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer on cook line Ice build up top rail of reach in cooler on cook line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture on cook line damaged, water leaking from fixture. No shield or light on fixture
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled Exterior of equipment on cook line
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ceiling tiles missing in dish area Door going to outside has a gap above it
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers
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.