Ruby Tuesday
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Ruby Tuesday has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Zephyrhills average 83, so Ruby Tuesday trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator replaced chlorine supply, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in wait station used as dump sink, observed ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop strawberries in dessert cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf in dry storage over food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee drinks in reach in cooler at bar. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Along poster wall in front of office and on back wall behind dishwasher. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale buildup on dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on season shelf in dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) on salad bar all items removed from salad bar, sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) top tail of drawer cooler on cook line across from grill, items removed and ice added to top rail **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Pico 49F Sautéed onions 52F Cooked chicken 48F Sliced tomatoes 47F Butter 52F top rail of drawer cooler next to hand sink by side door across from flat top grill **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: In top rail - pico 47F, Guacamole 50F, corn, 51F, diced cooked chicken 47F, cooked mushrooms 43F, sliced Tomatoes 43F, cut leafy greens 47F sour cream 47F, All moved from walk in cooler to drop in cooler 2 hours ago, operator moved all to freezer **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Pico 49F Sautéed onions 52F Cooked chicken 48F Sliced tomatoes 47F Butter 52 **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) on salad bar all items removed from salad bar, sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) top tail of drawer cooler on cook line across from grill, items removed and ice added to top rail **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Pico 49F Sautéed onions 52F Cooked chicken 48F Sliced tomatoes 47F Butter 52F top rail of drawer cooler next to hand sink by side door across from flat top grill **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) on salad bar all items removed from salad bar, sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding) top tail of drawer cooler on cook line across from grill, items removed and ice added to top rail **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards on cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout is missing in between tiles through the entire kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in dish area 4 flies on cook line 2 flies in bar area 6 flies on garbage can at back door 2 on prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: 3 flies on wall by walk in cooler door **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line -1 crawling on wall under hand sink on cook line -1 live under reach in cooler on cook line -2 crawling on wall behind drawer reach in cooler on cook line -6 on back left wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -3 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -5 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler across from fryers -3 on back wheels of cooler under expo window on cook line -6 crawling on floor under reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: 1 live behind reach in drawer cooler on cook line 1 live inside back of drawer reach in cooler 1 live on wall behind drawer reach in cooler on cook line **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead under hand sink on cook line 1 dead in gasket of reach in cooler drawer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: 2 dead cockroaches under hand sink in server area 1 dead in cabinet at bar 4 dead in corner by doors coming inside to kitchen 5 dead on floor next to hand sink on cook line 1 dead in between the tile under hand sink on cook line by side door 3 dead in between tile on cook line in front of steam table **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout is missing in between tiles through the entire kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in dish area 4 flies on cook line 2 flies in bar area 6 flies on garbage can at back door 2 on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line -1 crawling on wall under hand sink on cook line -1 live under reach in cooler on cook line -2 crawling on wall behind drawer reach in cooler on cook line -6 on back left wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -3 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler on cook line by hand sink -5 on back right wheel of drawer reach in cooler across from fryers -3 on back wheels of cooler under expo window on cook line -6 crawling on floor under reach in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding) top rail of reach in cooler, manager removed and placed in walk in cooler sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); top rail of reach in cooler across from grill shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (49F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit next to grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking rack on turb chef soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dish area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Ceiling leaking above dish area where clean dishes come out of dish machine and air dry -Ceiling leaking into grease holder on grill on cook line **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is for Ruby Tuesday in fort Myers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead under hand sink on cook line 1 dead in gasket of reach in cooler drawer **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean dishes in dish area stored under leaking roof **Warning**
24-15-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease and food debris under all equipment on cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer on cook line Ice build up top rail of reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture on cook line damaged, water leaking from fixture. No shield or light on fixture **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled Exterior of equipment on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ceiling tiles missing in dish area Door going to outside has a gap above it **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout is missing in between tiles through the entire kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
25
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed a unit was not keeping temperature. Cole slaw 58f and Eggs 58f. Manager took everything out of the cooler and put in main walk-in.
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the inside of the ice machine with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed no chain on the tank. Manager secured the cylinder. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling tiles over dish with ceiling tiles in disrepair
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The license displayed expired on 2-1-23.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a coat stored with food in the prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet and stuck together.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the tile floor at dish with chips on the tile.
36-10-4
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Tuesday last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Tuesday on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday.
How does Ruby Tuesday compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Ruby Tuesday most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Ruby Tuesday's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruby Tuesday have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruby Tuesday 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Tuesday is inspected around four times per year on average.
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