RUBY TUESDAY, 3365 14TH ST NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Business Info
Ratings Summary
Based on 1 vote
| Overall Rating: |    | 1.5 |
| Ratings in categories: | ||
| Food: |   | 2.0 |
| Service: | | 1.0 |
| Price: |   | 1.0 |
| Ambience: | | 2.0 |
| Cleanliness: | | 1.0 |
Inspection findings | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nov 03, 2014 | Routine | 2 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Apr 03, 2014 | Complaint | 0 | 2 | Details / Comments |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Dec 11, 2013 | Follow-up | 0 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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Nov 05, 2013 | Complaint | 1 | 2 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 25, 2013 | Routine | 3 | 1 | Details / Comments |
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Jul 25, 2012 | Routine | 1 | 3 | Details / Comments |
Nov 03, 2014 (Routine)
Violations:
- No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AT VISIT. GLOVES OR UTENSILS MUST BE USED. (Corrected On Site) - Proper cold holding temperatures
ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINED FOOD PARTICLES, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. PAY ATTENTION TO CORNERS, BASEBOARDS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PEST.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
CFPM WANDA WILKER-MADISON FS-51217 EXP 5/01/2015
CRITICAL ITEMS WERE CORRECTED ON SITE.
NON-CRITICAL ITEMS MUST BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO NEXT REGULAR VISIT.
QUESTIONS; CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AREA SUPERVISOR AT 202-535-2180.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 100.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.1F |
| (Freezer) (Cold Holding) | -4.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.6F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 41.1F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 33.6F |
| Steak raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 43.2F |
| Tomatoes sliced (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 39.3F |
| Eggs (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.2F |
| Ham (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 38.3F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 37.1F |
| Steak raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.9F |
| Potato salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Fruit Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 39.1F |
Apr 03, 2014 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
The inside bottom of the reach in refrigerator on prep line needed cleaning.(cleaned) (Corrected On Site) - Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
The floors under and behind equipment on the cook line needed cleaning to remove grease build up and food spillage.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The DC CFM is Chishalaa Chisambisha: FS511788 will expire 4/27/2015.
Correct item stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 116.2F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 43.2F |
| Beef Patties (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 39.9F |
| Salmon (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 43.2F |
| Beef Patties (Grill) (Cooking) | 229.0F |
| Peas (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 35.0F |
| Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 39.0F |
| Sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 163.9F |
| (Reach-in Refrigerator) | 43.4F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 43.4F |
| Ribs (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling) | 41.6F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 160.0F |
| (Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle) | 180.0F |
| Broccoli (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 43.8F |
| Ham Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 43.6F |
Dec 11, 2013 (Follow-up)
Comments:Notice abated from the inspection conducted on 11/05/2013.
The DC CFM is Chishala Chisambisha: FS51178 will expire 4/27/2015.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 100.0F |
| Salmon (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 33.4F |
| Sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 39.9F |
| Chicken Wings (Table) (Receiving Food) | 121.9F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 38.4F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 165.0F |
| Rinse Cycle | 195.0F |
Nov 05, 2013 (Complaint)
Violations:
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
No handwashing signage at handwashing sinks.(provided) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
The ice cream freezer neeeded defrosting and cleaning.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Fruit flies on the storage side of the bar.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
The DC CFM is Wanda Walker-Madison: FS51217 will expire 5/01/2015.
Correct items stated within 5 and 45 days as stated.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen) | 107.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar) | 100.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 41.1F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 39.9F |
| Cheese (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 40.9F |
| Rice (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 39.3F |
| Palm Cream Sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 167.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 38.6F |
| (Ice Cream Freezer) | -18.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 36.1F |
| Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - walk-in dairy) (Thawing) | 29.8F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Thawing) | 29.6F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - walk-in produce) (Thawing) | 27.4F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | -4.8F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 140.0F |
Jul 25, 2013 (Routine)
Violations:
- Management awareness; policy present
The establishment does not have an employee health policy or can not provide proof of policy. No signed employee interview and reporting forms exist regarding the prevention of the transmission of diseases through food by infected food employees.(issued) (Corrected On Site) - Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Nozzle holder at the bar needed cleaning and sanitizing.(clened and sanitized) (Corrected On Site) - Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Cooked ribs covered for cooling at room temperature.(uncovered and refrigerated) (Corrected On Site) - Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Fruit flies at the bar.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
The DC CFM is Chishala Chisambisha: FS51178 will expire 4/27/2015.
Correct item stated within 45 days.
If you have any questions please contact the area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037.
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 115.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) | 40.1F |
| Chicken raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 38.8F |
| Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 41.1F |
| Crab cake (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 42.0F |
| Mushrooms (Grill) (Cooking) | 172.8F |
| Soup (Bain-marie) (Receiving Food) | 175.1F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 41.2F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) | 39.6F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) | 28.6F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) | 7.4F |
| Ribs (Table) (Cooling) | 146.9F |
| Potato salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 41.2F |
| (Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle) | 140.0F |
| (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 140.0F |
Jul 25, 2012 (Routine)
Violations:
- Correct response to questions
The person in charge provided a certificate from an accredited program recognized by the Department but has not obtained a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate issued by the DC Department of Health. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS) - Proper date marking & disposition
Food storage containers located inside reach-in and walk-in refrigeration units used to store items displayed at salad bar not properly date marked. (Corrected On Site) - In-use utensils: properly stored
Ice scoops improperly stored atop ice machine. (Corrected On Site) - Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Unclean non-food contact surfaces - shelving. (Corrected On Site)
CFPM - DAVID GIROUX - NRFSP
CRITICAL ITEMS STATED WERE CORRECTED ON SITE
NON-CRITICAL ITEMS STATED NOT CORRECTED ON SITE MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN 45-DAYS (09/10/12)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)442-9037
| Temperatures | |
| Hot Water (3-compartment sink) | 134.0F |
| Hot Water (Handwashing Sink) | 130.0F |
| (Freezer - ice cream) (Cold Holding) | 17.0F |
| (Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding) | 18.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - counter top) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Chicken (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| Marinara Sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 161.0F |
| Mashed potatoes (Steam Table) (Hot Holding) | 175.0F |
| (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Salad Prep Unit) (Cold Holding) | 41.0F |
| (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| (Freezer - walk-in) (Cold Holding) | 19.0F |
| (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Hot Water (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine) | 180.0F |
| Peas (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Cheese (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Macaroni Salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Potato salad (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
| Ranch dressing (Salad Bar) (Cold Holding) | 40.0F |
1 User Review:
dodobrown
Added on Aug 17, 2014 6:36 PM
Me and my date went there ,Friday and the service was awful .trash and food on da floor.waited 10 minutes to be seated, and 35 minutes waiting on our food. Which was awful.I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Would you recommend RUBY TUESDAY to others? No
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