Ruth's Chris Steak House

480 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Ruth's Chris Steak House stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Winter Park sits at 83, putting Ruth's Chris Steak House on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container and lid used for cut romaine. Operator discarded containers **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of clean wiping cloths inside hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked ice scoop at server station Cracked container lid at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Container in walk in cooler

14-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Bar Handwash Sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area

16-46-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside ice cream cooler **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator added new solution 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose under the dish area

29-34-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restrooms

32-17-4

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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

29-34-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at wait station open 24 hours ago not date marked

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at prep area

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and red cutting boards on cooks line are grooved

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage area

24-08-4

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

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at cooks line is leaking,there is another hand washing sink at cooks line

29-08-4

Oct 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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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 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” 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 Winter Park?

Ruth's Chris Steak House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Ruth's Chris Steak House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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