Ruby Chinese Restaurant
913 SR 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 · Permanent Food Service · License 1619870
Its latest routine or complaint inspection began before our records, so we can't see what the inspector found on the first visit.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitFollow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed same
More time given
At the first visit
Chlorine test strips.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Observed same
More time given
At the first visit
Cook line- unable to dispense soap.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Observed same, not employee training for employees hired more than 60;days.
Administrative complaint
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed same
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spotRepeat violation
Box of cooking oil on floor under hand wash sink in cook line, employee removed.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed same
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
-Under prep table shelf- storage of food cans and sauces. -All storage shelves inside walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed same
More time given
At the first visit
Cook line and preparation area, 7 tiles with water damage.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.