Ruby Korner
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Ruby Korner has 10 inspections in the public record. Ruby Korner was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “bottom shelves of prep table and steam table soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Hollywood restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 3 Ceiling tiles show water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Same- **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Corned Beef (115F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed item stored on top of a pan and not directly in steam table. Chef reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - 3 Ceiling tiles show water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Bottom shelves of prep table and steam table soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach in freezer handle missing and gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Wall next to triple sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles damaged with water stain throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Gallon of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 Light shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Same **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Same- **Time Extended**
38-07-4
82
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Glass reach in cooler in kitchen- Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling). Per employee food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Glass reach in cooler in kitchen- Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling). Per employee food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 75F. Hot water turned off in handwashing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups and knives stored in Handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 tiles in kitchen and 4 ceiling tiles front of the house damaged with water stain. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Container of oil and bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
39
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored above bags of mixed vegetables in chest freezer storage area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust. 1) Shelf under prep table kitchen entrance. 2) Shelf next in dry storage next to women restroom. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in white refrigerator torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawed in standing water in kitchen. Cook stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
36-27-5
55
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in white refrigerator in kitchen and silver refrigerator in storage room torn and need repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Same. **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Korner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Korner on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Korner?
Across the inspection record, “bottom shelves of prep table and steam table soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruby Korner.
How does Ruby Korner compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Ruby Korner most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Ruby Korner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruby Korner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ruby Korner 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 Korner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Korner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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