Ruby Tuesday #2373
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
52
Score
Ruby Tuesday #2373 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “required employee training expired for some employees”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ruby Tuesday #2373's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 49f cold holding. In service for 30 minutes. Manager moved to walk in to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwaves have old food debris
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has black mold like substance and is hanging down above computers in kitchen. Ceiling vents are soiled in kitchen with dust and are hanging down.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage room
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease on cooks line behind equipment. Soiled floors in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer are soiled. Ansul pipes on cook line are soiled in grease
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cooks line is dripping
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers on cooks line need deep cleaning
22-16-4
52
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Brittany - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind grill are soiled in grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties over sirloin in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Ran multiple times and still reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-42-4
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. Brittany
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On microwave
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind grill are soiled in grease
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -PVC pipe is leaking under prep sink - ceiling tile dripping onto floor from sprinkler head
29-03-4
52
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items at garden bar. Provided time plan to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in garden bar cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 - Air vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near office
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At door of walk in cooler At dish pit area. Water dripping from ceiling tile from ac condensation.
36-22-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager stated they had them down for cleaning. Employees put filters back into place. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer Croutons on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cooks line. Work order in place
29-11-4
43
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Expired 1/13/24 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few broken tiles in back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tilapia and pasta in cook line drawers. Manager stated items have been in cooler for over 4 hours **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items on cooks line coolers: Shredded Cheese 45 Cole slaw 45 Cut lettuce 45 Sliced tomatoes 46 Corn salsa 47 Cooked broccoli 48 Shredded cheddar cheese 48 Manager stated items were pulled from walk in cooler and stocked 3 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill. Items were moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Reading 0ppm. Ran and rechecked, still reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Expired 1/13/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few broken tiles in back of kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label was added **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed in buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
24-11-4
37
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off desert cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (57F - Cold Holding); ranch (57F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (57F - Cold Holding); ranch (57F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over make table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off desert cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease overflows from hood system onto floor
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Interior of ice machine soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer door soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
45
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing bracelets,multiple rings and watches **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Sink drain leaking onto floor on cooks line
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. 2. Gaskets torn on dessert cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Interior of ice machine dirty
22-08-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ribs found at 49°-52°
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Ribs found at 49°-52° cooling for more than 12 hours
01B-38-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line dirty. 2. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers
13-07-4
55
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon found at 47°. Operator placed in walk-in. Rechecked now reading 41° **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in bar sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Meat reach in door has insulation showing **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Tuesday #2373 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday #2373 on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday #2373?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday #2373.
How does Ruby Tuesday #2373 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Ruby Tuesday #2373 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Ruby Tuesday #2373's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ruby Tuesday #2373 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ruby Tuesday #2373 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 Tuesday #2373 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday #2373 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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