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Ruby's Taqueria

38 N Williams St, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Ruby's Taqueria stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Hazlehurst restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips for the sanitizer side of the 3-compartment sink. Establishment uses chlorine (bleach) as sanitizer. Advised manager that proper strength is 50-100 PPM never to exceed 200PPM, minimum temp of 75 degrees leaving dishes in solution for 10 seconds minimum.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFSM for facility. Need to get expired certificate renewed.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90
Oct 16, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Noted out of temp cold hold unit in main kitchen section area = all cold hold items should be 41 degrees F of less - repair or replacement required on cooling unit by 3 compartment sink. Discard all food. REPEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFSM for facility. Need to get expired certificate renewed.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No hanging thermometers provided for cooling units. Place thermometers in all cooling units so you can properly monitor temps. REPEAT
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
74
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Noted out of temp cold hold unit in main kitchen section area = all cold hold items should be 41 degrees F of less - repair or replacement required on cooling unit by 3 compartment sink. Discard all food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFSM for facility. Need to get expired certificate renewed.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The #1 hand wash sink did not have paper towels. Keep drying provisions available at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Noted prepared food items with no use by dates in the reach in coolers. All items must be dated once removed from original packaging.
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Noted prepared food items with no use by dates in the reach in coolers. All items must be dated once removed from original packaging.
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No hanging thermometers provided for cooling units. Place thermometers in all cooling units so you can properly monitor temps.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a spoon with handle in direct contact with sugar that was in a container. Keep handle in upright position at all times to help prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
52
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: 13 A Noted last inspection report was not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 18 Observed evidence of roach activity in main kitchen section.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruby's Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruby's Taqueria on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruby's Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruby's Taqueria.

How does Ruby's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Hazlehurst?

Ruby's Taqueria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hazlehurst average of 93.

Has Ruby's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ruby's Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruby's Taqueria 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's Taqueria inspected?

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

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