Ruby Street Grille
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Ruby Street Grille has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average is 66, putting Ruby Street Grille squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled. Small cutting boards stored over three comp sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Gave firm to operator. Operator filled out and signed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance n the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan motor covers walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact top of freezer next to fryer - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
67
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled. Small cutting boards stored over three comp sink
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Gave firm to operator. Operator filled out and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance n the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Exterior door open with no barrier directly into kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact top of freezer next to fryer
14-45-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over sliced turkey outside walk in
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan motor covers walk in cooler
23-03-4
52
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen area. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasketsin the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef on top of French fries in reach in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi and Tuna in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato Skins (48F - Cold Holding); Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Potato Skins (48F - Cold Holding); Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. Mahi and Tuna in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen area. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasketsin the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor in dining area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5
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Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board at sandwich station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - outside bar floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish trays - gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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. - O ppm chlorine . Operator changed out empty chlorine container - 50 ppm chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Lizard activity present as evidenced by lizard droppings found. - at front window in dining area. Operator clean up droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board at sandwich station **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cloth towel stored in hand sink at front inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - outside bar floor.
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish trays - gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
30
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside next to co2 tanks.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 new employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
36-10-4
39
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards by three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone over prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil under steam table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. -Above flat top. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Inside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Street Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Street Grille on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Street Grille?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruby Street Grille.
How does Ruby Street Grille compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Ruby Street Grille most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tavares average of 66.
Has Ruby Street Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ruby Street Grille have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruby Street Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ruby Street Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Street Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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