Melbourne, Brevard County

RUBY ASIAN TASTE

1307 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne, FL 32901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
13 Basic
Jan 29, 2026
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 13Total: 13

51-11-4

Detail 24335814

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 24335819

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Had office send copy for operator. They are having trouble understanding difference between license and manager card Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24335817

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 24335821

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24335823

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24335812

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior microwave shows rust

35B-01-4

Detail 24335813

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24335815

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes walk in cooler Onions walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24335822

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24335816

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom make table Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24335818

Basic - Stored food not covered. Potato starch Broccoli,cabbage,onions walk in cooler Breaded shrimp reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24335820

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken wings thawing in still water Educated

14-17-4

Detail 24335811

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 13Total: 13

50-09-4

Detail 24042040

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24042037

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24042043

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 24042046

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated operator. Sanitation in middle Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24042038

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24042041

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case frozen shrimp walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24042045

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24042036

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24042039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

16-46-4

Detail 24042034

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24042042

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table

08B-12-5

Detail 24042035

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice and flour Cooked chicken wings, ready to eat vegetables walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24042044

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

02C-02-5

Detail 23629063

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings, cooked chicken walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23629073

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

24-08-4

Detail 23629067

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

35B-01-4

Detail 23629070

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23629071

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23629065

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By make table Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23629069

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23629072

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Bottom reach in make table cooler

16-46-4

Detail 23629066

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 23629068

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23629064

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23137255

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23137256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Operator wants to put on time plan put items out at 11am and will discard at 3pm filled out form with operator Recommended rapid chill operator put in freezer cooked general chicken 51f cold holding cooked pork 52f cold holding. Cooked sweet sour chicken 51f cold holding. Cooked chicken 52f cold holding. Cooked chicken wings 54f cold holding. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23137253

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Educated operator filled out form with operator. Rapid chilled in freezer

31A-11-4

Detail 23137257

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in sink in front Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23137254

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23137249

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

35B-01-4

Detail 23137252

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

08B-38-4

Detail 23137246

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple foods on floor walk in freezer Raw chicken on floor walk in cooler

36-62-4

Detail 23137247

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan

23-03-4

Detail 23137251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

08B-12-5

Detail 23137248

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23137250

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef at room temperature. Beef still frozen Educated Corrected On-Site

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22899703

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Had cards from food Professionals but were blank - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time extended 30 days to get completed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Admin Complaint

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22836389

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Will send copy to operator again Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22836387

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Had cards from food Professionals but were blank - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time extended 30 days to get completed Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22836388

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Will send copy to operator again Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22836391

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, cooked shrimp and cooked chicken. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Reminded operator to date cooked foods in walk in cooler Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22836390

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 22671374

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken walk in cooler raw beef and shrimp over cooked chicken. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22671379

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 22671385

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22671382

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both sinks Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22671376

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Had cards from food Professionals but were blank

11-26-1

Detail 22671387

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

02C-02-5

Detail 22671380

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, cooked shrimp and cooked chicken. Walk in cooler

41-17-4

Detail 22671386

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 22671383

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop corn starch Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22671377

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 22671378

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Onions and raw chicken walk in cooler Buckets food on floor walk in freezer

16-46-4

Detail 22671381

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 22671373

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour and corn starch and sugar Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22671375

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 22671384

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 22213856

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. With seasonings and sauces on back line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

12A-27-4

Detail 22213855

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg with no hand wash and continued to work - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 22213854

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, raw beef, and raw chicken over ready to eat noodles on cookline cooler Raw shrimp over green onions walk in cooler Raw chicken over cooked chicken walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

53B-10-4

Detail 22213853

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Need to fully fill out cards - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22213857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle to scoop rice - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22213858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple phones and chargers stored on shelf with seasonings - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22213851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22213852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored flour left uncovered on grey cart in back - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 21

41-07-4

Detail 22207378

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. With seasonings and sauces on back line

12A-27-4

Detail 22207393

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg with no hand wash and continued to work

35A-02-6

Detail 22207388

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flying insects by hot water heater and ice machine in back of kitchen Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22207391

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, raw beef, and raw chicken over ready to eat noodles on cookline cooler Raw shrimp over green onions walk in cooler Raw chicken over cooked chicken walk in cooler

03F-02-5

Detail 22207380

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator placed out at 11:30, had them add a time mark Corrected On-Site

52-03-4

Detail 22207390

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Imitation Krab written as crab, per Angela Carragher giving them til callback to correct, if not corrected an administrative complaint may be issue Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22207381

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided for operator Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22207397

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dish stored in hand sink by triple sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22207386

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22207377

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed out time plan, filled out and reviewed with operator Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22207383

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any prepped items in walk in cooler

53B-10-4

Detail 22207395

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Need to fully fill out cards

14-01-5

Detail 22207392

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle to scoop rice

12B-07-4

Detail 22207379

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next too cookline

40-06-5

Detail 22207389

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple phones and chargers stored on shelf with seasonings

13-03-4

Detail 22207385

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees preparing food when I walked in with no hat on Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22207396

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler

10-17-4

Detail 22207387

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table cookline

23-03-4

Detail 22207394

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease

08B-12-5

Detail 22207384

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored flour left uncovered on grey cart in back

21-12-4

Detail 22207382

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On wok station. On prep table

Jan 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.