Ruby Tuesday 7179
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Ruby Tuesday 7179 has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Ruby Tuesday 7179's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over tray of raw beef. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. 2nd handwash sink next to wall. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like substance in dining room. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area in dishwash area covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving near office. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Observed mold-like substance on wall in unused portion of dining room. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed mold-like substance on carpet in dining room. **Warning**
36-10-4
47
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in dining room and back kitchen exit air vent. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato salad 53F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded potato salad. Observed rice 53 cold hold, chopped ham 57F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for salad buffet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee wash hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave oven across from fryers.
22-02-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line entrance.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverages on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dining room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in dining room.
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
45
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 61F cold hold, chopped ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours at salad buffet. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in beverage/wait station used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Restrooms. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator refilled buckets with proper sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
64
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at side wait station. Educated operator on having hand soap at hand wash soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mushrooms. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup at buffet salad bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Oven conveyor belt at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unused reach in cooler next to fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket near office. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
70
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
86
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Operator removed fish from packaging before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
74
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator added more water. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw hamburger 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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 - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of mop sink.
36-17-5
55
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over sliced tomatoes. Sliced tomatoes switched to top shelf. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 60F cold hold, artichoke dip 60F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put lids on top of time/temperature control for safety foods to deflect heat at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 90F (waited 3 minutes) at hand wash sink in side beverage station.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust at end of cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Tuesday 7179 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday 7179 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday 7179?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday 7179.
How does Ruby Tuesday 7179 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Ruby Tuesday 7179 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Ruby Tuesday 7179's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruby Tuesday 7179 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ruby Tuesday 7179 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 7179 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday 7179 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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