Florida Ruby Tuesday Shut Down After Inspection Finds 42 Live Roaches
2024-09-24
If you're a fan of grabbing a meal at Ruby Tuesday—especially for their famous 55-ingredient salad bar—you might be interested in some recent news. A Ruby Tuesday in Fleming Island, Florida, was temporarily shut down after a state health inspection revealed a few unwelcome visitors. Let's dive into what happened and how the situation has been resolved.
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Ruby Tuesday’s Footprint in Florida
Once upon a time, Ruby Tuesday had a much bigger presence in Florida. These days, however, the number of locations has dwindled to just about 32 in the entire state. Despite the shrink in numbers, many Floridians still enjoy Ruby Tuesday for its comfort food classics like ribs, burgers, and, of course, the extensive salad bar that offers a whopping 55 ingredients.
The Fleming Island location, found at 1521 CR 220, has been pretty popular, too. With over 2.9k reviews on Google and an average rating of 4.1 stars, many customers have praised the service, though not everyone is a fan of the food.
But recently, it wasn’t the food that got this location in trouble.
The Health Inspection That Shut Things Down
On September 10, 2024, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted an inspection of this Ruby Tuesday location. And unfortunately, things didn’t go so well. The inspection revealed two violations:
A basic violation: Dead roaches were found on the premises.
A high-priority violation: Roughly 42 live roaches were observed during the inspection.
These findings led to the temporary closure of the restaurant. Now, it’s important to note that a health inspection is just a snapshot in time—it doesn’t necessarily reflect the overall cleanliness or operation of the restaurant every day. Still, the presence of roaches is always a red flag, and the state took quick action.
How Did They Bounce Back?
The good news? Ruby Tuesday didn’t stay closed for long. After four follow-up inspections, the restaurant finally met inspection standards on September 12, 2024, just two days after the initial issues were flagged. The state gave the green light, and the Fleming Island location was allowed to reopen.
While it’s certainly unsettling to hear about roach sightings, it’s reassuring to see that Ruby Tuesday responded quickly and got things back on track.
A Reminder for Restaurant-Goers
At the end of the day, it's important to remember that health inspections are just one moment in time. A violation doesn’t necessarily mean a restaurant is always in poor condition—it could be an off day, or maybe there was a specific issue that’s already been addressed.
So, if you’re a fan of Ruby Tuesday’s salad bar or their burgers, don’t let this temporary hiccup keep you away. The restaurant has reopened and is ready to serve customers once again. But as always, it’s good to stay informed and make your dining decisions based on what feels right for you!
Stay tuned for more updates on Florida's restaurant scene and other breaking news from the Sunshine State.
That's why we hardly ever eat out most Restaurants have roaches and how do you know if cooks washed their hands no thank you I'll continue to cook at home where I know my kitchen is clean and my hands are washed I even clip my hair back when I'm cooking
sliding a biden
09-26
we went there one time they had these flies all over somebody said they were sewer flies
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