Ruths Chris Steakhouse

2320 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Ruths Chris Steakhouse stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Ruths Chris Steakhouse is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

29-42-4

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

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at chest freezer by salad station area.

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar area, manager placed it on a table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw lamb inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-24-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed inside employee restroom.

27-19-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.

21-12-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets, unit for seafood kitchen.

23-03-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruths Chris Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruths Chris Steakhouse on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruths Chris Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruths Chris Steakhouse.

How does Ruths Chris Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Ruths Chris Steakhouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Ruths Chris Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruths Chris Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruths Chris Steakhouse 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 Ruths Chris Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruths Chris Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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