Ruby Tuesday
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Ruby Tuesday 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Winter Haven sits at 88, putting Ruby Tuesday on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher and kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Floor tiles missing. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees prepping snow making food on the expo line.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher and kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. The drain on the kitchen floor has standing water. I had them to clean up the water and sanitize the area. The water is slowly coming back up. We ran all the hand washing sinks, the dishwasher, flushed the toilets and the hand washing sinks in the bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-19-4
86
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 1st microwave on the shelf above the reach in cooler across from the flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Missing **Time Extended**
14-04-4
90
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of window cleanser stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. The glass cleanser was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 1st microwave on the shelf above the reach in cooler across from the flat top grill. **Warning**
14-04-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. The drain on the kitchen floor has standing water. I had them to clean it. The water is slowly coming back up. We ran all the hand washing sinks including in the restrooms , prep sinks. Ran the dishwasher water didn't increase.. **Warning**
29-19-4
74
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 85F. On the cook line. The manager discarded the butter.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Melted butter on the cook line.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. First microwave near the hand washing sink entering the kitchen.
14-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger patties thawing at room temperature on the cooling rack in the kitchen. The product was moved to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the dishwasher.
36-22-4
58
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler on cook line with clean plates and sauces. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator turned all containers face down on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed her ponytail and didn't wash her hands. I informed the manager and he had her to wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label on pans on the shelf above the prep sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on an employee belt. The wiping cloth was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on the shelf above the flip top reach in cooler near the expo window.
22-08-4
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and then engaged in serving food to the guest. I had the manager to have the employee to wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
70
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (47F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawers under the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. The manager put ice bags on the product. Sausage 46F inside the reach in drawer across from the flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves without washing his hands. The manager had the employee to remove his gloves and wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids to the reach in cooler in the bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around the ice chute. **Warning**
22-20-5
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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 Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday.
How does Ruby Tuesday compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Ruby Tuesday most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.
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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