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RUBY STREET GRILLE

With 7 documented inspections, RUBY STREET GRILLE in TAVARES has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

221 East Ruby Street
Florida, 32778
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481461

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen area. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasketsin the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940761

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and Tuna in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen area. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasketsin the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor in dining area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen area soiled.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef on top of French fries in reach in freezer
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi and Tuna in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato Skins (48F - Cold Holding); Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Potato Skins (48F - Cold Holding); Hot Dogs (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812284

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - outside bar floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish trays - gaskets on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board at sandwich station Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811053

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - outside bar floor.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish trays - gaskets on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - O ppm chlorine . Operator changed out empty chlorine container - 50 ppm chlorine
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Lizard activity present as evidenced by lizard droppings found. - at front window in dining area. Operator clean up droppings. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board at sandwich station Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cloth towel stored in hand sink at front inside bar. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737527

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area.
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Case of Togo containers in office area.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -Employee restroom
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - dish area.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - all floors under kitchen cooking equipment and storage areas. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - avantco pizza oven - microwave in kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish trays -exterior of Avantco pizza oven -exterior of white freezer on cooks line -exterior of reach in cooler in kitchen
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in pizza / salad station. - reach in cooler next to stove Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - chicken set out at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all the walls in kitchen.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - Aleve stored next to can opener.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over cooked beef in reachin cooler next to cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - magic Eraser cleaner stored on ice machine.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs outside back door.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on line. -Electric slicer - can opener - interior of fryers and baskets Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578300

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - pickles in walk-in cooler - cooking oil in dry storage Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers - exterior of flat top grill - exterior of freezer on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw sausage over deli ham in reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on bracket over 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - cutting boards on cooks line - electric slicer -interior of fryers and baskets Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at outside bar used as dump sink.

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358638

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Tuna - mahi
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cigarettes stored ext to tea urns Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side door in kitchen area
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw back in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf in dish area Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - Hose Bibb located outside across walk in door.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer - can opener -White cutting boards on cooks line. -Interior of fryers and baskets
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at front bar used as dump sink