Ruby Tuesday
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2023
55
Score
The inspection history at Ruby Tuesday is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 27, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Ruby Tuesday since Dec 27, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Ruby Tuesday's latest score of 55 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Citrus container in the reach in refrigerator observed not date marked. The
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The kitchen high temperature warewash machine did not reach the required temperature for wash or rinse cycles. No sanitizer was observed reaching surfaces inside the unit. Note: This unit is designed to sanitize by high temperature water. Inspector requested that the 3 basin sink be used for manual washing, rinsing, and sanitizing until the unit is serviced and operating properly.
46.675(d)(e)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Some debris in the cabinets below the salad bar -Debris, grease and residue on lower shelf in the warewash area An employee began cleaning this area. -White slime and debris in the floor drain below equipment in the bar area. -Yellowish residue inside the dish washing machine. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The floor drain in front of the walk in unit in the kitchen is not draining properly. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: An opening observed in the lower wall of the kitchen storage closet. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Some refrigeration units are lacking lights. New Violation.
46.943
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (small flies or gnats) observed in the bar and kitchen areas. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The hand sink in the cooking area faucet is dripping. -Hand washing sink is not sealed to the wall in the bar area. -The kitchen hand sinks are not adequately sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -The bar warewash machine and kitchen warewash machine are not functioning properly. Also kitchen high temperature warewash machine is reading low for the wash temperature. Inspector instructed that all bar glassware and plates should be cleaned manually until the mechanical dishwasher is serviced and observed reaching the required temperatures. New Violation.
46.675(a)-(c)
55
Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Raw meat (hamburgers and steaks) stored next to and above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and refrigeration units. The food items were rearranged. -Baked potoes observed uncovered in the walk in cooler. A cover was provided.
46.281
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: White sauce, which was cooled, was only reheated to 113 degrees F for hot holding and not 165 degrees F for 15 seconds as required. The container was removed from the steam unit to be reheated to 165 degrees F.
46.365
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Bar area hand sink floor drain observed lacking proper coverage to protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The bar dishwasher read Lo for the wash temp. -The bar dishwasher lower panel is not fixed in place. -The panel is off of the kitchen grinder control box.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -No data plate observed on the kitchen warewash machine. -The bar warewash machine is reading low for the wash temperature. Discontinue use and use the kitchen warewash machine until it is serviced. New Violation.
46.675(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Accumulated Mouse droppings observed in the cabinets below the salad bar -Grease and soil accumulations observed in the kitchen cooking equipment - Oil residue observed in the fryer cabinets. - Food debris in refrigerator surfaces. - Debris on top of warewash machine - Food debris on walk in floor perimeters - Brown residue on warmer inner surfaces
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the bar area was observed leaking onto the floor at the pipe above an indirect drain. This sink should be directly drained.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Flies observed in the women's toilet room. -Dirty sink and diaper changing table in the men's toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster was open when not in use rather than tightly closed. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust pans and brooms observed in the food prep and dining areas stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Some refrigeration units are lacking lights.
46.943
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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 Dec 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Tuesday?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruby Tuesday.
Has Ruby Tuesday's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ruby Tuesday have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the 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.
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