Ruby Tuesday #7163
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Ruby Tuesday #7163 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Lady Lake restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on prep coolers.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Top interior of cooler to left of fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw salmon not seperate from lettuce. Cook moved product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on prep cooler across from flat grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling over cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Gap under outside walk in cooler door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some hood filters. -Under 2 burner.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Around top inside portion of cooler to left of fryers.
22-16-4
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Potato metal trays.
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 - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad bar cooler leaking water.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Cooler across from fryers.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Under handsink across from dish machine.
29-19-4
61
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 54f, Pasta 59f, Spinach dip 55f. Less 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. Coleslaw 43f, Pasta 42f, Spinach dip 42f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On top of prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Large bus tubs. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of seasoning in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Meat cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Tray holding sauces on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over sweet potato fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Walk in cooler door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in fish cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Tuesday #7163 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday #7163 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday #7163?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday #7163.
How does Ruby Tuesday #7163 compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Ruby Tuesday #7163 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lady Lake average of 79.
Has Ruby Tuesday #7163's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ruby Tuesday #7163 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruby Tuesday #7163 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 #7163 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday #7163 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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