Vidalia, Toombs County

Ruby Tuesday

2711 E 1ST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food
Latest score
96
Nov 20, 2025
City
Vidalia
County
Toombs
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed container of melted margarine & garlic butter uncovered by the fryer

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ambient of prep top cooler is 46, broccoli is 55, rice is 49, and pasta is 54. Do not use unit until re-checked by the health department.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen area, ware washing area, and bar area.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep top cooler ambient at 46, prep top cooler ambient at 54, reach in meat cooler ambient at 48 and salad buffet ranch at 52, broccoli salad at 53, pasta salad at 51, coleslaw at 43, and diced ham at 52. COS: Manager removed time/temperature sensitive foods and discarded. Do not use these untis until re-checked by the health department.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soda nozzles with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handling employee with no hair restraint prepping vegetables.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed missing and broken floor tiles in kitchen area in front of prep top cooler and fry station and broken floor tiles in ware washing area.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ribs in the walk in cooler uncovered, seasonings uncovered on prep line shelf, and box of croutons in the walk-in freezer

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tiles missing and cracked in the dish room area and in front of the prep top cooler

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing station without paper towels. COS: Towels were restocked.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. CA: Clean & sanitize baffle.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered chicken breast in reach in freezer and uncovered croutons in walk in freezer.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dried food residue on inside top of microwave. CA: Clean and sanitize ASAP.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup on can opener blade. CA: Clean and sanitize daily.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handling employee with no beard restraint while on prep line.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked rice at 43, meatballs at 43, sausage at 44, and ambient of prep top cooler at 43. CA: Do not use unit until re-checked by health department.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed microwave with dried food residue in top inside. CA: Clean and sanitize ASAP. Will follow-up during next inspection.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener blade with residue buildup.