Ruth's Chris Steak House

80 Colonial Center Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ruth's Chris Steak House 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Lake Mary restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2026

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile support grid rusted. - throughout kitchen

36-32-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - prep cook and line cook wearing watches. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) with standing water. - expediting area - storage area **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Storage shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table near steamer

14-17-4

Sep 18, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - threaded faucet at ware wash station with hose connected, no backflow preventer.

29-34-4

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - salmon allowed to be cooked below 145f per manager. **Warning**

01D-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - key lime pie (45F - Cold Holding); - cheesecake (44F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours

03A-02-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink next to ware wash station plumbing leaking. Manager put out of order until repaired - dump sink at bar empties onto floor. Plumbing not inline with floor drain. Manager put out of order until repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-11-4

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the stock room

36-36-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles on the cooks line At the dish area

36-17-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruth's Chris Steak House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruth's Chris Steak House on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Ruth's Chris Steak House compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?

Ruth's Chris Steak House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.

Has Ruth's Chris Steak House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruth's Chris Steak House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruth's Chris Steak House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ruth's Chris Steak House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruth's Chris Steak House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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