Ruby Restaurant LLC

3211 N BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75228 · Dallas County

158cited violations

32serious tier

16inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	1	5	0
2023	1	14	3
2022	2	14	1
2021	3	36	7
2020	2	20	5
2019	3	36	8
2018	2	11	3
2017	1	11	2
2016	1	11	3

Inspections

Jan 8, 2024 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  clean vent a hood filter above grill
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace light cover in drive thru area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
  
  mop needs to be placed and stored in mop sink area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  grease drainers need replaced
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
Jun 26, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean tables, shelves, microwave, coolers, freezer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide in women restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs stored above vegetables in wic, raw fish stored above cooked vegetables
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap around doors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  personal medications need be stored properly, away from food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches above floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor in the restaurant cover holes, provide cover for wall edges, repair wall around sink in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drink bottles sit on prep tables and cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  provide catch container for grease dripping
Dec 29, 2022 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair lid on reach in freezer and exterior around the WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  gap in the door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no cardboard in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover food in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label squeeze bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  missing hand washing sign in restroom
May 27, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap at back door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, coolers, freezers, caulk
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label squeeze bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  keep food handler card on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace non working light bulbs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the ground
Oct 20, 2021 Follow-up Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipe under 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed roaches in the ovens
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing sign
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in coolers, gaskets, grills around, freezer
Sep 20, 2021 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm certificate expired on 2/2021 provide new certificate
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for squeeze bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged wall tiles, ceiling tiles in restroom, cover all holes, gaps, repair floor tiles at front door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  spoiled tomatoes in walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  observed chemical stored above food (raid stored above bananas)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  provide one inch air gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  store utensils 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed utensil in hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  observed roaches, fruit flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  observed cloth under cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  bags with dry food need to be tight or store dry products in container with lids
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, shelves, freezers, coolers, pipes under 3 com sink, can opener
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide in women restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drink bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw beef stored above rice, raw eggs stored above rte food in reach in cooler
Mar 19, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair floor drain clog, repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace non working light bulbs in walk in cooler, on vent a hood system
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide paper towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide in women restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap under exit door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  keep food handler cards on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the flor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  certificate expired 2/2021
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  hair must be covered
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, clean coolers and freezers inside, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean tables, microwave
Sep 3, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, shelves, grills
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  check self closing device
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the floor-observed food on floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  thermometer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  chlorine too strong
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
Feb 20, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  mole 104.5 degrees f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet wiping cloths sit on tables
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  hot water on hand sink not 110 degrees f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
  
  provide
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  provide food handler cards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap at doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors, coolers inside, prep tables, microwave
Aug 28, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  SET UP SANITIIZING BUCKET WITH CONCENTRATION OF 100PM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  ARRANGE FOOD IN FREEZER FOLLOWING THE STORAGE RULES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  NOT DISPLAYED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE ON PREP SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  REPLACE MISSING TILES ON CEILING AND CLEAN DUSTY VENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  HOT HOLD FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT HOLDING FOR AT 135 f
Apr 19, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW BACON IN WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ON CAN OPENER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  LABEL PIES BY REGISTER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  BLOCKED HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  BROKEN GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK IN COFFEE CUP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
  
  REMOVE TOWELS FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN VENTAHOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Mar 22, 2019 Routine Score 72
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Back door gap.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken legs 99F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean grill and fryer area. Clean bulk food containers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean food prep table, inside RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Clean and organize storage areas.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  cook chewing gum
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Did not use sink properly.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  warming unit
Sep 6, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  CHLORINE 200PPM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  INSIDE FREEZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Feb 15, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  ENTRANCE DOOR PROPPED OPEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SALSA 63.7°F (LEFT ON COUNTER)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  SPRAY BOTTLES
Jun 8, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  Provide test papers for the three compartment sink. ( THIRD WARNING)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Missing the soap at the hand sink in the front area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41
  
  the raw shrimp sitting out at room temperature of 60 degrees by the heat source. Place back into refrigerator unit when not used
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide a covered lid trash can in the employees restroom .
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Missing the trip ticket on grease removal . (THIRD WARNING)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
  
  labeling the larage bulk container of fish fry powder.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  the storage of raw fish, chicken and seafood over the tomatoes in the walk in cooler and raw shrimp next to and touching the jaleapeno peppers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered food service manager must be on site during the operation. (Third warning)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Provide pest control records on the premises. (THIRD WARNING)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Using drain plugs
  
  Missing the drain plug on the right side bottom of the dumpster.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean the dirty gaskets on the reach in cooler prep table.
Dec 7, 2016 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  TCS food shall be thawed as part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is thawed in a
  
  Thawing shrimp in a pan of water at room temperature. ( thaw in microwave , refrigerator , or running water over top as water goes out through a drain.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide Grease trap trip tickets. (THIRD WARNING)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Fish in a box sitting on the floor and large bulk containers sitting on the floor in the back area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  Missing test papers for the three compartment sink ( SECOND WARNING)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Registered Food Service Manager must be posted for public viewing. (SECOND WARNING)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  provide a licensed Pest applicator to spray for bugs on timely basis throughout the year. ( SECOND WARNING)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken in the hot holding unit at 100 degrees f.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered Food Service Manager ( RFSM) must be on site during the operation. ( SECOND WARNING)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  missing the test strips for the three compartment sink sanitizer ( chlorine or QA) SECOND WARNING.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  The health permit must be posted on the wall . (SECOND WARNING)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Using drain plugs
  
  Missing the drain plug on the dumpster.

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.