Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton
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9389 Chumuckla Hwy, Milton, FL 32571Cotton Country Cafe in Jay has experienced a severe compliance crisis over the past year. The facility recorded 15 violations across 6 inspections, with a dramatic deterioration beginning in August 2025. On August 5, 2025, an inspector documented 18 violations including three separate high-priority findings for improper hand and arm washing and three for contamination risk — conditions that create imminent health hazards. The same high-priority violations recurred in inspections on August 6, October 7, and November 13, 2025, indicating the facility failed to correct critical handwashing and contamination control deficiencies across multiple callback inspections. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, signaling formal disciplinary proceedings. The facility had been compliant as recently as February 2025 but deteriorated sharply within months, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection across the six-month crisis period — well above the statewide average of 5.2 — driven entirely by recurring employee health and food handling violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton: Comparison to Santa Rosa County Averages
Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton last inspected?
- Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton are: Adequate lighting, Outer openings protected, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton had?
- Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton find?
- Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton was most recently inspected on September 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton ever been shut down?
- No, Ruby Sue's Luncheonette in Milton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
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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).
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