Ruth's Chris Steak House

651 Okeechobee Blvd #100, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ruth's Chris Steak House eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Ruth's Chris Steak House's latest score of 100 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

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. Observed Melted butter at cook line missing time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of cherries in handwashing sink by dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Lowboy refrigerator ; milk, half and half (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then 2 hour and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear kitchen door .

35B-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottle not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe broken tile in walk-in refrigerator.

36-17-5

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked fish in low boy refrigerator. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) observe raw tuna above blue cheese. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. 2) observe smoked pork below raw beef. Operator placed smoked pork on top shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe at dishwasher . Observe put back flow on hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observe hand wash sink not in use at waiters station due to leaking pipe.

29-08-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe by rear door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

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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 Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruth's Chris Steak House?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruth's Chris Steak House.

How does Ruth's Chris Steak House compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Ruth's Chris Steak House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach 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 two 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 two times per year on average.

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