Ruby Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
30
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ruby Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Ruby Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. At cook line , lower cooler of flip top in soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected Action Taken. 2. At cook line ,Hood filters visibly soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 1-:clean lower cooler. 2-Hood filters -same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed hood filters same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. In kitchen. Water temperature 82F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator thermometer not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for fried rice, sesame chicken, fried chicken wings, and cabbage when using time as a public health control. Printed form and provided to operator during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Operator has not filled the form **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line has no hot water. Operator stated water heated stopped working . Hand wash sink sink reading 81F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line , flip top lower cooler gaskets in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.At walk in cooler , container of chicken stored on floor. 2. At cook line bottle of oil stored on floor. Operator elevated items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. At cook line , lower cooler of flip top in soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected Action Taken. 2. At cook line ,Hood filters visibly soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 1-:clean lower cooler. 2-Hood filters -same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
13-03-4
55
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1) Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored above duck sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has not printed out procedures for time as a public health control.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. Observed food handler training conducted by Jason Chen, a nonCFM.
53B-08-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature. Observed frozen bbq pork thawing at room temperature. Food still frozen. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator put under cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside left side reach in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time extended 59 days **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cups stored inside flour bin and sugar bin, in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cut cabbage stored inside raw chicken cardboard box at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ribs stored in to go bags inside chest freezer in back kitchen area. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation number: 237433239. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged , stored over wonton wraps, not commercially packaged, inside dukers reach in freezer in front of cookline. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fried chicken wings stored at cook line, no time mark. Per operator, chicken wings stored approximately 2 hours at cook line. Operator put time mark on chicken wings **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over gyozas and egg rolls, not commercially packaged, in reach in freezer in front of cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed and emailed bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelf below prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and probe thermometer soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Observed broken scoop stored inside flour bin in kitchen. Operator removed. 2) Observed deli cup stored in cornstarch bin in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet and sour chicken (79F - Cold Holding), per operator statement item was removed from walk-in cooler and stored at front counter to fry intermittently. Observed raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken bones (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); barbecue pork (48F - Cold Holding), per operator statement products were stored in cooler overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. Observed tofu (55F - Cold Holding), stored above make table. Per operator stored 1 hour in unit. Operator removed and stored in bottom of unit to cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed rice on time as public health control for 3pm to 7pm. No tofu overstocked in make table. Make table has chicken at 43F, beef at 43F and shrimp at 43F Observed walk-in cooler with noodles at 40F, chicken 36F, pork at 43F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet and sour chicken (131F - Hot Holding) on counter, per operator fried 1 hour prior. Operator removed and refried to 170F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed cooked chicken tender at 110F, egg roll at 89°F on cook line table not maintained hot. Operator stated stored less than 1 hour. Operator removed and reheated to 168F. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed soap and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed same, **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with dust in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor in rear of kitchen. Food stored less than 6 inches on floor. Observed container of chicken stored on sheet pan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed same, **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer with heavy food debris in bottom of unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed same, **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
58
Jul 1, 2022
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In RANDELL freezer, boxes of frozen shrimp and bags of raw scallops above packages of wonton wrappers, cooked pork, and raw rangoons.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler containers of raw shrimp above container of cooked noodles. Employee moved noodles to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart at cook line, fresh vegetable broth (98F - Hot Holding). Per employee made approximately 2 hrs. Employee moved broth to stove and brought to boil to properly hot hold. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2021. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation #226000132 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw shrimp above container of cut broccoli. Employee moved broccoli to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Chest freezer by back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Buckets of sauce in walk in cooler and containers of cooked egg rolls w/ no date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under hand sink in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on end of cutting board on fliptop unit. Employee moved beverage to shelf below table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of fryer oil under cook line. 2) case of chicken on sheet pan on walk in cooler floor. Employees moved fryer oil. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop standing in dirty water in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ruby Chinese Restaurant.
How does Ruby Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Ruby Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Ruby Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruby Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ruby Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ruby Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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