Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin

Last inspected:

15000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541

Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin has accumulated 52 violations across 20 inspections from 2016 through February 2026, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations were cited in the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026, and also appeared in August 2021; handwashing facility and hand-washing violations were documented in multiple inspections across the period. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was observed in the red zone during a June 2022 fire safety inspection. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
52Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 2.5 violations / inspection 2.5 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Front beach bar

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin last inspected?
Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin?
The most frequently cited violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin had?
Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin find?
Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin ever been shut down?
No, Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ruth's Chris Steak House #7396 in Destin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Silver Shells Pavillion (2018).

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