Ruby Tuesday 7149
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Ruby Tuesday 7149 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Ruby Tuesday 7149's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device for their high temp dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the bar sink. Operator states they have a work order in for it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the reach in cooler: Cooked vegetables (62F - Cooling) Operator stated they were set aside to cool over 6hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in the reach in cooler: Cooked vegetables (62F - Cooling) Operator stated they were set aside to cool over 6hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); Pasta salad (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr. Reviewed the proper temperature and time as a public health control with the operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device for their high temp dish machine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the bar sink. Operator states they have a work order in for it. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-17-5
47
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans Tuttorosso marina sauce dented. Manager removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washing employee load dirty dishes then touch clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile on wall above soap dispenser in women's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent system grease laden. Observed fan housing in walk in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove base in walk in cooler adjacent to door.
36-08-4
55
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: No proof of food handling training completed. AC Requested. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: See other callback. In progress. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line on soda gun at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Soda line repair in progress. Vendor has been notified. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
86
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink on front server line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: No proof of food handling training completed. AC Requested. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles around the back door and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing in kitchen at server exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the kitchen door exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line on soda gun at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
52
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed some completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink on front server line. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles around the back door and walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing in kitchen at server exit. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the kitchen door exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line on soda gun at bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
47
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed no proof of food handler training on site. manager in process of training 7 employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen ceiling vents rusted. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and cracked throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
82
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed no food handler training in place. Manager will order books. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cut board on 2 door flip top **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several wet pans on dish shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink adjacent to cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels on containers and lids on dish shelf. **Warning**
16-46-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed no proof of any food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Observed some employees not certified. Manager in process of certifying remainder of staff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken missing floor tiles line area of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Observed floor tiles broken. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at back hand sink shut off due to not being able to shut off. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Observed repair requested in progress. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with yellow liquid in them at mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at reach in door broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on food line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked wet pans on shelf in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several damaged floor tiles behind food line.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed small pipe under dish machine leaking. Manager has repairman coming on Tuesday.
29-03-4
61
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed no proof of any food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed no food handler training in place. New manager has not started. Assured he would have completed in 30 days. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed half empty cleanup with no instruction plan. Inspector will email sign. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Manager has not had time to print. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: No thermometer present. Manager will order. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken/missing cove base left of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed cove base still broken. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on food line and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on drop in cooler on food prep line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler on food line. Manager hasn't had time to get fixed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unfinished wood behind paper towels at hand wash sink by dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed wood behind hand sink not painted. **Time Extended**
36-30-4
64
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Tuesday 7149 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday 7149 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday 7149?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday 7149.
How does Ruby Tuesday 7149 compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Ruby Tuesday 7149 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Ruby Tuesday 7149's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ruby Tuesday 7149 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruby Tuesday 7149 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 Tuesday 7149 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday 7149 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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