RUBY STREET GRILLE
221 EAST RUBY ST., TAVARES, FL 32778
License #4508416
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Mixed Health Record
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RUBY STREET GRILLE in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 20, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 20, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in the kitchen.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in outside bar area.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- [23-03-4] 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.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on shelf next to the oven.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at the outside bar.
- [53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [08A-17-6] 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.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from steam table. Upright reach in freezer in dry storage.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and bracelets. Cook removed.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer at the end of cook line.
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