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THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFE

With 6 documented inspections, THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFE in PENSACOLA has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 6 reports on file

509 South Palafox Street
Pensacola, Florida, 32502
Escambia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10896000

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese 45F held over 4hrs in make line reach in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese 45F held over 4hrs in make line reach in cooler. See stop sale.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by ice machine blocked by AC units. Operator moved units from in front of sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12/26/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10748552

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust buildup.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from dishwashing machine.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed garbage can blocking hand washing station between oven and make line. Repeat Violation

7/12/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8826480

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/11/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8817206

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe to hand washing sink next to ice machine with pipe taken off and laying on floor.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately five live flying insects in the following locations: approximately two in kitchen of which one landed on half pan of biscuits (SEE STOP SALE) and approximately three in ice machine/soda machine stock location. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed one bug next to ice machine in soda stock location; one dead flying insect on lid of chicken in kitchen at cook line. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed breaded green tomatoes 56F (undetermined amount of time) held on cook line.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler next to hot hold station: HELD OVER 24 HRS-smoked salmon 46F, shredded cheddar 73F, shredded pepper jack 47F, pico 56F, goat cheese 58F, Swiss cheese 56F, salad greens 64F, chicken sausage 61F. Also, breaded green tomatoes 56F (undetermined amount of time) held on cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler next to hot hold station: HELD OVER 24 HRS-smoked salmon 46F, shredded cheddar 73F, shredded pepper jack 47F, pico 56F, goat cheese 58F, Swiss cheese 56F, salad greens 64F, chicken sausage 61F. Also, breaded green tomatoes 56F (undetermined amount of time) held on cook line. See stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple hand washing sinks blocked in kitchen. Next to dish washing location, make line, and cook line.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to make line with towel and knife stored inside.

4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8525223

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/12/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8364661

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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 phone on make line prep area. Operator instructed employee to remove phone and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 handle of scoop in bread crumbs container. Operator instructed employee to prop up scoop so that handle is above food line. Corrected On-Site