Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach
Last inspected:
577 N Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Part of: Ruby Tuesday Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach has been inspected 16 times between 2021 and January 2026, with 57 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Most violations were basic compliance issues; intermediate findings appeared in only 2 inspections (consumer advisory in March 2023 and hand-washing in November 2022). High-priority violations cited across the record included improper hand and arm washing, food contact surface issues, and chemical storage problems. Recent inspections show improved compliance: the facility passed 3 consecutive routine inspections between July 2024 and April 2025 with no violations, and the most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 had only 1 basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Ruby Tuesday in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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