Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola
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509 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 56 violations at an average of 2.5 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, employee health reporting and management awareness violations have appeared repeatedly across recent inspections, including 6 citations in the most recent routine inspection on September 23, 2025. A complaint inspection on July 11, 2024 resulted in a warning after 5 high-priority violations were documented, primarily involving employee health and management awareness. The facility has shown responsiveness to enforcement, with complaint inspections on July 12, 2024 and April 21, 2023 resulting in compliance callbacks. A hood suppression system deficiency was noted in June 2017 for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola last inspected?
- Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola had?
- Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola find?
- Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- No, Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola 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 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 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.
- Has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ruby Slipper Cafe in Pensacola operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Ruby Slipper Cafe (2017).
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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