RUTHY'S KOZY KITCHEN
618 W CANAL ST, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-423-9656
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. approximately 3 around handsink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Handling cooked muffin. Discussed with employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa made Monday dated with a Wednesday sticker, previous Wednesday, incorrect per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese frosting 65F, out for less than 2 hours. Returned to cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light debris can opener blade Debris underside of mixer Soda machine nozzles Ice machine baffle
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 3 CFM certificates for Prometric, not providing food manager certification since 2022, all certificates have same certificate number, score, test number, date
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory posted or on main menu. Issued and posted
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on storage rack, visible debris on top one. Removed to wash and inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging in dry storage
Food stored on floor. Case in the walk in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. approximately 3 around handsink
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags for biscuits
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw meatloaf mix over fish, walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. frosting made with cream cheese 60 F (cold holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 96F sitting above steam table. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. Oatmeal 110F in double boiler steam table. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light black buildup on ice machine baffle Soda machine nozzles
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. Stephen, no food handler training
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and certification training dates changed on original certificate
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 to 100 ppm cl
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can chick peas badly dented
Food with mold-like growth. Soup base
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. For biscuits under cookline grill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 132F in warmer, heated on the stove and moved to steam table approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator removed to reheat and increased temp setting
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Can opener blade Interior ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Light debris top back, interior top of doors, and top of machine around doors
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In plastic bags, shoes and other personal items on top of dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area, cracked, broken, water underneath
Food stored on floor. Oil containers in storage room
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator dumped out
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around a dozen of small flys nesting in slicer
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food prepared in mop sink. Evidence of using mop sink to drain potatoes.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around a dozen of small flys nesting in slicer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); white American (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); spinach (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (78F - Cold Holding); fried steak (48F - Cold Holding); meet loaf (49F - Cold Holding) In cooler less than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hollandaise 120F Advised to use time as a public health control
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has accumulation of debris in adjustment well of sharpener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid under water heaters
Dead roaches on premises. 20+ dead roaches spread around the dry storage area and in glue trap under ice maker 10 dead roaches in exterior dry storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lighter and cigarette above waffle maker
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup on pipes
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. WC storer on waffle table
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Less than 10 ppm cl corrected to 50 ppm cl. Operator drained, ran through several times, and 50 ppm cl
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle next to bread/toaster area
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in mop sink next to hand wash sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard - not used day of inspection per cook
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In powdered sugar - souffle cup
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar under bacon prep area
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Aug 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. - chew marks on bag of grits, wraps, bag of batter in dry storage room. Dry storage room separated from kitchen and dining room by fully closed door
Ceiling tile missing. -in kitchen
Walk in freezer gasket torn and soiled
Aug 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cooked meats in walk in cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on small shelf in kitchen with modem and wires
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. - chew marks on bag of grits, wraps, bag of batter in dry storage room. Dry storage room separated from kitchen and dining room by fully closed door
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -country fried steak 47F, Philly 43-45F, Ham 64F, Sausage 50, 65F, sliced cheese 64, shred cheese 61, cut lettuce 51F, chicken 50F, cut tomato 55F. In reach in cooler 2 hours. Removed by operator to walk in cooler. (Reach in cooler by cook line) -mashed potatoes 57F in walk in cooler. Operator states they had been out and returned to cooler. -cole slaw 55F, feta cheese 52F, yogurt 55F, cut melon 54F. In reach in cooler by side door. Placed in cooler 1 hour earlier per operator. Removed to walk in by operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -meat slicer -soda ice dispenser at front counter
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to rinse towel
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in storeroom
Ceiling tile missing. -in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents soiled over sink, toaster prep area
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer, open case of raw steak and other cases
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - roast beef thawing at room temperature. Employee moved to thaw under running water in mop sink. Manager moved to thaw at three compartment sink.
Walk in freezer gasket torn and soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm in sanitizer bucket. Emptied by owner.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white bins under prep table
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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