Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

15000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Ruth's Chris Steakhouse's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Inspector provided establishment with a pack of heat measure stickers to use until they can order them. **Corrected On-Site**

16-62-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chef stated they are in process of replacing all cutting boards. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near expo area. Inspector provided establishment with sign and chef hung sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall around door frame to outside in kitchen in disrepair.

36-24-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in seasoned flour. Manager removed scoop from flour. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near expo. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

21-10-4

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

10-20-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Employee attached label to fish. **Corrected On-Site**

03G-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes blocking access to sink on cook line.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice stored in sink near expo station. Pitcher stored in sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Inside knob to walk in cooler missing. Inside door to walk in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-51-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen near open back door. Pogoes were placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- ahi tuna 67F (2:30-3:30), shrimp (69F 3:00-3:30). Cook placed food in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour. Scoop was removed and sent to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruth's Chris Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

How does Ruth's Chris Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruth's 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 Ruth's Chris Steakhouse inspected?

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

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