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RUBY CHINESE RESTAURANT

RUBY CHINESE RESTAURANT in FORT LAUDERDALE has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

913 SR 84

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13556399

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. At cook line , lower cooler of flip top in soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected Action Taken. 2. At cook line ,Hood filters visibly soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 1-:clean lower cooler. 2-Hood filters -same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed hood filters same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555108

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line , flip top lower cooler gaskets in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.At walk in cooler , container of chicken stored on floor. 2. At cook line bottle of oil stored on floor. Operator elevated items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. At cook line , lower cooler of flip top in soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected Action Taken. 2. At cook line ,Hood filters visibly soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 1-:clean lower cooler. 2-Hood filters -same **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. In kitchen. Water temperature 82F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator thermometer not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for fried rice, sesame chicken, fried chicken wings, and cabbage when using time as a public health control. Printed form and provided to operator during inspection.Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Operator has not filled the form **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line has no hot water. Operator stated water heated stopped working . Hand wash sink sink reading 81F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937483

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two door freezer next to triple sink, soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line , flip top Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line , flip top lower cooler gaskets in poor repair. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.At walk in cooler , container of chicken stored on floor. 2. At cook line bottle of oil stored on floor. Operator elevated items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. At cook line , lower cooler of flip top in soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected Action Taken. 2. At cook line ,Hood filters visibly soiled with grease. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in one door reach-in freezer next to triple sink area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Two door freezer next to triple sink - raw chicken stored over ready to eat dumplings and wonton skins. Operator reorganized and stored correctly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over raw shrimp. Operator reorganized storing eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen crawling next to single serve containers on counter over flip top cooler at cook line . Operator killed roach , cleaned and sanitize area during inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading over 200ppm. Operator remade wiping cloth chlorine solution to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. In kitchen. Water temperature 82F Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator thermometer not working. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for fried rice, sesame chicken, fried chicken wings, and cabbage when using time as a public health control. Printed form and provided to operator during inspection.Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line has no hot water. Operator stated water heated stopped working . Hand wash sink sink reading 81F. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature. Observed frozen bbq pork thawing at room temperature. Food still frozen. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator put under cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside left side reach in freezer.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1) Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored above duck sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has not printed out procedures for time as a public health control.
  • 53B-08-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. Observed food handler training conducted by Jason Chen, a nonCFM.

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cups stored inside flour bin and sugar bin, in kitchen.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two opened cans of soy sauce stored uncovered at cook line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bins of flour and sugar at dry storage area of kitchen.
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with grease residue.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crab rangoons and bbq pork stored inside to go bags, inside two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cabbage inside walk in cooler.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings, 3 on top of framed dbpr license at front service counter, 5 on dry storage shelf, in kitchen, and 2 on floor between triple sink and dry storage shelf, in kitchen.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (66F - Hot Holding) and fried rice (90F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Recommended using time as a public health control.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cups stored inside flour bin and sugar bin, in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time extended 59 days **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438605

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cut cabbage stored inside raw chicken cardboard box at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ribs stored in to go bags inside chest freezer in back kitchen area. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation number: 237433239. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged , stored over wonton wraps, not commercially packaged, inside dukers reach in freezer in front of cookline. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fried chicken wings stored at cook line, no time mark. Per operator, chicken wings stored approximately 2 hours at cook line. Operator put time mark on chicken wings Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390631

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Observed broken scoop stored inside flour bin in kitchen. Operator removed. 2) Observed deli cup stored in cornstarch bin in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelf below prep table at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and probe thermometer soiled with grease and food debris.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over gyozas and egg rolls, not commercially packaged, in reach in freezer in front of cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Reviewed and emailed bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**