Ruby Tuesday #7162
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Ruby Tuesday #7162 has 10 inspections in the public record. Ruby Tuesday #7162 was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 84, putting Ruby Tuesday #7162 squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch in white pipe below ice bin and handwash sink area in bar. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
86
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 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 breaded frozen chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw fish not in original commercially sealed packaging. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Pico (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Steak (47F - Cold Holding); Mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near the grill side. Operator iced products down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
View 4 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. Observed dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm with sanitizer container empty and dishes actively being ran through machine. Operator changed sanitizer and new reading is at chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line handle raw beef and raw chicken, change gloves, but not wash their hands before handling clean plates and ready-to-eat buns for hamburgers. The buns were already toasted and placed in a prep container. Discussed procedure with employee and they changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding) in two glass door reach-in cooler in prep area. Items have been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Items were at 43F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in warewashing area, red hose connected.
29-34-4
55
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/light covers soiled. Multiple tiles and covers in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink at the end of the cook line closest to kitchen entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler at the end of cook line closest to kitchen entrance. Operator states temperatures were taken at 11am and all items were below 40F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink at the end of the cook line closest to kitchen entrance **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/light covers soiled. Multiple tiles and covers in kitchen area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of the cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used personal cell phone, then put on gloves to begin work without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink being used as dump sink (ice, fruit in sink)
31A-11-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper portion of ice machine, upper corner of ice bin in server area near ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in Freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease, debris on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and dumpster
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen, slide to cooler near cooks line with plates, reach in cooler at end of cooks line near flat grill, bar area slide top coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect on cook line flying around cook line not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken tenders stored in container outside of commercial packaging above french fries in container outside of commercial packaging in reach-in freezer next to cook line. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Tuesday #7162 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday #7162 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday #7162?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday #7162.
How does Ruby Tuesday #7162 compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Ruby Tuesday #7162 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Ruby Tuesday #7162's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ruby Tuesday #7162 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ruby Tuesday #7162 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ruby Tuesday #7162 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday #7162 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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