RUBY THAI

RUBY THAI in JACKSONVILLE has 14 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 14 reports on file

Southside Boulevard

Jacksonville, Florida, 32255

Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)

Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13486144

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 8 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staining observed on deflector plate on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks by ice machine unsecured. Person in charge secured. Corrected On-Site
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cookline, shelving, along walls with debris accumulation.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mirin in plastic container on cookline stored on floor. Observed open case of potatoes stored on floor near hand wash sink. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared receptacle in bay E with lid open during inspection. Is raining at time of inspection.
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sauces at cookline with handles of scoop submerged in sauce. Person in charge began removing. Also, ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of beverage reach in cooler at front line with debris accumulation. Side of fryer with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths at cookline stored on prep area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working with raw shrimp removing shells wipe hands on apron, then handle clean container. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler observed raw chicken stored over rice noodles and cut cabbage. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in walk in cooler at 56F. Person in charge states was cooked yesterday, was sitting out on line for less than 4 hours. Chicken stock in pan with no heating element at cookline at 54F. Per person in charge has been out less than 4 hours, added to time paperwork during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in pan on edge of grill at 117F on left side. Chicken over heat at 146F. Person in charge moved pan onto heat to begin reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with yellow chemical person in charge states is cleaner unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13487179

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13485831

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, chicken, chicken 45-50F. Person in charge states has had door open to unit. Person in charge called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: In walk in cooler observed chicken, milk, tofu, soup, noodles at 44-54F. Ambient temperature of unit is 45F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. Observed compressor with ice buildup during inspection. See stop sale. Person in charge provided invoice for repair dated 8.7.25. Repair service back on site by end of inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10888948

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 6 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with debris buildup.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on walk in freezer floor. Also, grease buildup under cook line.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on the floor in kitchen with no lids. Also, several items in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge began covered and raising. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple stacked chicken boxes stored in hallway outside of back door. Person in charge brought to dumpster during inspection.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk dry goods with debris buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup. Repeat Violation
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cooked chicken stored in cardboard boxes that raw chicken is delivered in. Person in charge moved to bus tubs. Corrected On-Site
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on top of front make line. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially processed stored over raw shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, chicken, chicken 45-50F. Person in charge states has had door open to unit. Person in charge called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in front hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. 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. Boba held on time at room temperature on the counter not indicated on time paperwork. Added during inspection. Corrected On-Site
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow chemical unlabeled. Person in charge states is grill cleaner. Person in charge pulled to label. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10787584

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/25/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10697735

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 7 basic

10/16/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8764895

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 7 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bulk food items had containers with no handle used as scoop. Person in charge removed. Also, tongs hanging from oven. Moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus tubs of chicken on the ground in walk in cooler.
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Person in charge posted. Corrected On-Site
35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed under hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge added catch bucket.
22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitizer step at triple sink. Spoke to employee during inspection, person in charge instructed how to set up properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen by triple sink and mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags used in direct contact with chicken in reach in freezer.
35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live millipede crawling across floor during inspection. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at front line glass door cooler at 48F. Person in charge states had out. Other item in same location at 40F. Ambient temperature below 43F. Chicken in container sitting out in kitchen at 50F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal wrapped brush used in direct contact with oil. Also, observed bamboo cutting board in clean dish area.

5/16/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8670642

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/9/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8667952

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating at front counter.
12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating at front counter and handle personal phone, then handling utensils for food service without handwash.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at front counter not accessible due to not functioning during inspection. Person in charge states due to be fixed tomorrow. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

4/17/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8492051

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 2 int, 8 basic

14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed handle of knife in back kitchen with tape around handle.
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on open case of utensils. Observed employee phone, hat stored on case of food, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup under cookline.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at front line in water at 79F.
16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on multiple bus tubs in clean dishware storage.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bus tubs of prepped vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on cookline not stored in sanitizer.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label missing from bulk container of cornstarch.
08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed two bottle of coke stored in drink ice at front ice bin.
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen.
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two bottles of coke stored in drink ice. Person in charge discarded ice.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas and carrots at cookline at 64F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon pepper chicken at 99F. Cheese wonton at 130F. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour. Recommend holding items on time. Emailed time paperwork during inspection. Person in charge discarded lemon chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front line and in back kitchen with staining. Repeat Violation
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

12/11/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8525662

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 basic

13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at wok station and at grill not wearing hair restraint. Operator gave both employees hats to put on. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed one employee not wearing hair restraint handling food from oven. Employee donned hat during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

10/12/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8521517

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 6 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in prep are has many cutting marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked beef in front reach-in cooler operator stated belongs to the cook. Discussed with operator employees food need to be identified and segregated from food being served to the public. Repeat Violation
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on single service wrapped to go lids at front service line. Also, employees personal belongings on prep table. Operator had employees remove their items to properly store. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at wok station and at grill not wearing hair restraint. Operator gave both employees hats to put on. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer torn. Repeat Violation
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut up plastic jug being reused as scoop for rice. Operator discarded plastic jug. Corrected On-Site
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in reach in freezer-not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store Corrected On-Site
41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds200ppm). Operator added more water to dilute sanitary solution. Retested at 100ppm.
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator will discuss with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler in corner across from wok station at front service line soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front service line used to store large container. Employee removed container from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8491551

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/5/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8366730

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 5 int, 8 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine and deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense soy sauce near dry food storage area.
12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing on toothpick while cooking chicken. Employee removed toothpick and discarded. Corrected On-Site
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods not segregated from foods being served to the public in walk in cooler and reach in cooler near wok station. Operator stated milk in walk-in-cooler and tofu in reach-in cooler near wok station are employees foods. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging off handle of stove.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula and other utensils stored in standing water in bowl and container at front service line next to hot food bar. Repeat Violation
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with single use forks stored on floor on front service line near hot holding table.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken stored in triple sink without running water. Operator turned on water to thaw chicken Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in glass door reach-in cooler across from grill. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in walk-in-cooler.
12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking at grill with gloves on, then changed tasks by going to prep table and started to cut raw chicken without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler next to wok station. Observed tofu stored above chill line of reach-in cooler with lid open. Operator closed lid of flip top reach-in cooler to chill tofu. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bourbon chicken, cooked noodles, fried rice, garlic chicken, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken (114-128F) at hot holding table at front counter. Operator stated items went in hot bar at 11am. Operator turned up the heat to bring temps of foods to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting boards in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, two soda nozzles at soda dispensing machine soiled. Repeat Violation
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler used to fill up container with water.
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working at start of inspection but no employee CfM. Operator arrived appropriately 15 minutes into inspection with CFM certificate. Corrected On-Site
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and 4 employees working filled out health form. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation