Ruby Tuesday #7121, 13675 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RUBY TUESDAY #7121
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13675 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
License #: 4101252
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles./ reach in cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ bar reach in
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer./ ice cream freezer
  • Basic - Moderate/ heavy Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils./ slicer and cambros **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired./ dish machine gauge shows 160 degrees f but tape not turning
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**- observed some wet nesting
07/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ water softener salt in hot water heater room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall./ under mission board before dish wash area
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ water temp 75°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Above grill
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./ at the dump sink, not HWS in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./ hot water gauge only reaching 170°f, must be 180°f minimum
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ raw beef steaks in cook line cooling drawer 44-47°f, put in drawer around 11am, moved to another cooler to rapid chill, spinach, sour cream, diced tomatoes 46-50°f-pans filled too high/above cool line- ambient temp of unit 41°f, operator discarded, items on buffet were put out 1 hr, rapid chilled and brought new product out
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ at sink by office, water temp 87°f entire time washing hands
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification./ not able to produce copy
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling./cooked chicken and cooked pepper/onions
5/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.cooks line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.kitchen area by grill station
  • Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream chest freezer.
  • Basic - Salt pellets stored on ground outside hot water tank room.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.at keg storage section
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At wait station
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.wait station
  • Intermediate - Interior of water softener heavily soiled in hot water tank room.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar area **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cases of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Elite drink in upright reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.glasses **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buckets cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.metal stem thermometers **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked ribs 55?sour cream 55? feta cheese 55? manager discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.cooked portioned chicken stacked. Manager placed onto sheet pans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.David Mitsakos serve safe 2-25-08 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.filling container of water in hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Could not find documentation at this time **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.manager placed in the dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm. Must manually sanitize dishes in 3 bay sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.food storage containers in dish area
  • Critical - Ice bath method not holding potentially hazardous foods at 41? or below.applied food container directly in ice bath. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream and butter on grill side RIC.checked temperatures again at end of inspection found at 41? **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer bucket stored in food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.clean **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - chest cooler in waitstaff area heavily soiled.clean **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - 2 door upright RIC found at 50F. unit is not to be used till maintaining 41F or below. no warning 9ssued has several RIC's on the cook line maintaining 41F or below
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.east side server station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed all potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in upright RIC.manager willingly discarded items
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./ baked potatoe drawer
  • Observed grill side cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.recommend resurfacing. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy grease build-up on shelf by fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of all reach-in coolers on cook line moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
  • glasses not properly air-dried at the bar. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed all (including draws on cooks line) gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed all cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./prep table Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with heavy accumulation of food residue./cooler with cherry's olives
  • Observed soda gun holster with moderate accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area./windex stored on top of prep table Corrected On Site.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food container lids
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.- reachin cooler on the cookline - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.- switching from dirty to clean dishes.- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- cookline draws
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.- dumping
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.-flour- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.- mash potatoes hotholding at 125 degrees- chef rapid reheat to 165 degrees- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.- switching from dirty to clean dishes- Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./1 chic pea
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./crab cakes and several other phf's tall reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./tall reach in cooler Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./reach in #1
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./small condiment cup in spinach dip,pimento cheese sauce
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooks linr
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./be ore putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed microwave missing fan blade cover
  • Observed cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./dishmachine area
  • Critical. Observed fan blade in the interior of microwave heavily soiled.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./tomatoe slicer
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged./kitchen area For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification./just ansfered 3 weeks ago need to bring copy to this location
8/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./crab cakes tall reach in temperature at 10 a.m 38 degrees f now 48 degreesf-facility will discard at 2 p.m. Corrected On Site.(discarded during inspection not taking a chance)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./covering foods in cooling process before they are at 41 degrees f or below
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./pasta
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./ tall reach in end of cooks line-refrigeration man working on now Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./no ambint thermometers in unit with broken front door gage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Ceiling tile missing./dining area
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment./only old management cards available need to see new managements certifications
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./lobster Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue/slime build-up on employee handsinks Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean glasses stored on soiled mats/trays waite station Corrected On Site.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
9/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./1-chic pea dented- 1-olives rusted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ spices dry storage
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./ walk-in-cooler all temeratures are within the 2 degree range no stop sale other cooling units available
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./thermometers digital Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves employees doing good job with handwashing in all other aspects Corrected On Site.
  • observed condiment cup utilized as a scoop for pepper in dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee handwash sink faucet erroding
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled cooks line side by prep area
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside lip of ice bin sticky substance Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambro's
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./88 degrees left side cooks line Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./by back door Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./in walk in cooler
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./kitchen
  • Critical. Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel./manager fixed with special code For reporting purposes only.
7/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/9/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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