Ruby Beach Brewing Co
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Ruby Beach Brewing Co stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Ruby Beach Brewing Co on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expire on 6/1/25
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One at bar
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Aaron Webb expired on 2/2024, employee here could not find another one **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. A few are copies
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink, yellow substance, mgr didn't know what it is **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. By people seating at bar, manager moved them **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, on papers in binder, posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
47
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners above cups on cart at bar, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Casey N has been a manager for a year
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. 4 employees missing certificates more than 2 months
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Bowls with water and food on stairs to basement
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Aaron Webb took test on 2-2019, employee texted him to get his new card, have doesn't have it yet
53A-03-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Moo sink is in basement and it smells really strong like cat, I see the litter box and two bowls for food and water
36-64-5
43
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above to go containers and napkins, cart at bar, operator moved them
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner by dump sink bar
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher covering faucet, hand sink at bar, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Employee turned it on from bottom, handle not working but turned it back off **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At least 3 employee here fir a year, they cut lemons **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new employee
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf above to go containers and napkins, cart by bar
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken handle on hot water side at triple sink
29-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
41
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired 10/6/2022. C.W.
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks near mop sink, at upstairs bar and in dry storage near stairs unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruby Beach Brewing Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruby Beach Brewing Co on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruby Beach Brewing Co?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruby Beach Brewing Co.
How does Ruby Beach Brewing Co compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Ruby Beach Brewing Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Ruby Beach Brewing Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruby Beach Brewing Co have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ruby Beach Brewing Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ruby Beach Brewing Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruby Beach Brewing Co is inspected around two times per year on average.
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