Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach

Last inspected:

9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Overview

Ruby Slipper Cafe, a 120-seat restaurant in Miramar Beach, has been emergency-closed once on September 21, 2022 for roach activity. Across 25 inspections since 2022, the facility has accumulated 145 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: handwashing facilities and food contact surfaces were cited in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026, and employee health reporting violations appeared in September 2024. A fire safety violation was documented on December 12, 2023, when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 identified 2 high-priority violations involving handwashing facilities and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Most recent closure: September 21, 2022 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
145Violations
1Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Walton County Avg 3.19 violations / inspection 3.19 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Walton County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 15:36:00

Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored on floor under hand wash sink next to back kitchen exit door.

Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach last inspected?
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach last shut down?
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach was last shut down on September 21, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach had?
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach find?
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ruby Slipper Cafe in Miramar Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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