Ruby Street Grille

221 East Ruby St., Tavares, FL 32778 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508416

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 75 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 20, 2026

What drove the grade

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.High priority · fixed on the spot · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 11 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-25
Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul202026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
15 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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 chicken over raw beef in upright freezer in dry storage. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  At hand washing sink at the outside bar.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Flour in the kitchen.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Cook wearing watch and bracelets. Cook removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  In freezer at the end of cook line.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Oven at cook line.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in cooler across from steam table. Upright reach in freezer in dry storage.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach in cooler gaskets across from steam table. Upright reach in freezer gaskets in dry storage.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Plates on shelf next to the oven.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall at cook line. Wall next oven heading into dry storage area. Wall by hand washing sink next to cook line.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Vents in the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor at cook line. Floor in outside bar area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.