RUBY TUESDAY 7179
9001 PARK ROYAL DR, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 2678988
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 61F cold hold, chopped ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours at salad buffet.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023053525 | Aug 4, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like substance in dining room. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood and hood filters at cook line.
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Observed 3 dead small flies on water/ice well for cold holding foods in front of salad buffet. Operator cleaned area.
Observed walk in cooler handle broken and in disrepair.
Worn, torn and/or soiled carpeting.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over tray of raw beef. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. 2nd handwash sink next to wall.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like substance in dining room. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Floor area in dishwash area covered with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving near office.
Observed mold-like substance on wall in unused portion of dining room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed mold-like substance on carpet in dining room.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed water.
Ceiling tiles missing in dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in dining room and back kitchen exit air vent. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee wash hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato salad 53F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded potato salad. Observed rice 53 cold hold, chopped ham 57F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for salad buffet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave oven across from fryers.
Ceiling tiles missing in dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in dining room.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line entrance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverages on bottom shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 61F cold hold, chopped ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours at salad buffet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in beverage/wait station used as a dump sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverages.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Restrooms.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator refilled buckets with proper sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300 ppm.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink at side wait station. Educated operator on having hand soap at hand wash soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mushrooms. Operator removed cup.
Ice buildup at buffet salad bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Oven conveyor belt at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unused reach in cooler next to fryers.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket near office. Operator changed sanitizer.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side wait station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line near fryers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged raw frozen beef steaks thawing at room temperature. Operator placed packages in container and raw running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 16, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm.
Aug 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging before leaving inspection.
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
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.