RUBY TUESDAY #2373

5820 College Lane
Vero Beach, Florida, 32966
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787398

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad bar cooler
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Built on grease on cooks line under grease overflow tank and under filters
  • 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad bar- hard boiled eggs (44-45F - Cold Holding); rice salad (49F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into service at 1-1:30, found at 3:00. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764408

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind grill are soiled in grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittany - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876134

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On microwave
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind grill are soiled in grease
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -PVC pipe is leaking under prep sink - ceiling tile dripping onto floor from sprinkler head
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Ran multiple times and still reading 0ppm Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties over sirloin in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittany

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776888

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Air vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near office
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At door of walk in cooler At dish pit area. Water dripping from ceiling tile from ac condensation.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager stated they had them down for cleaning. Employees put filters back into place. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in storage room. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer Croutons on storage rack Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cooks line. Work order in place
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Items at garden bar. Provided time plan to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in garden bar cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8622112

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few broken tiles in back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 1/13/24 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532296

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few broken tiles in back of kitchen
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed in buckets Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label was added Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Reading 0ppm. Ran and rechecked, still reading 0ppm Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tilapia and pasta in cook line drawers. Manager stated items have been in cooler for over 4 hours Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items on cooks line coolers: Shredded Cheese 45 Cole slaw 45 Cut lettuce 45 Sliced tomatoes 46 Corn salsa 47 Cooked broccoli 48 Shredded cheddar cheese 48 Manager stated items were pulled from walk in cooler and stocked 3 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill. Items were moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 1/13/24

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532023

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off desert cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375370

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over make table Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off desert cooler
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease overflows from hood system onto floor
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Interior of ice machine soiled
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer door soiled
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (57F - Cold Holding); ranch (57F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (57F - Cold Holding); ranch (57F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding) Warning