Ruby Tuesday

2491 Care Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308

American

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Ruby Tuesday stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up two times.

Ruby Tuesday's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelf by expo/cooler stored wet not dry.

24-08-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing by back door in kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back door in kitchen.

36-24-5

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food dumped in catch pan inside hand wash sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler at the end of cook line soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind soda boxes in kitchen and walls by mop sink soiled with dirt and food debris.

36-27-5

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove broken at wall in dish washer area.

36-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observe current license displayed. Operator printed and posted license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cook line, and dish washer area.

36-17-5

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. Observed a case of shrimp next to a case of beef on a vertical rack inside of the walk-in freezer. Observed the manager remove the case of beef away from the case of shrimp to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. Observed a case of beef placed next to a case of shrimp in the same rack inside of the freezer. Observed the manager remove the case of shrimp and placed it above the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple used straws inside of the hand washing sink located behind the bar. Observed the manager remove the straws from inside of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - A spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind the bar. Observed the manager place a label on the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruby Tuesday last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday.

How does Ruby Tuesday compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Ruby Tuesday most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Ruby Tuesday's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruby Tuesday have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruby Tuesday 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday is inspected around three times per year on average.

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