How many health inspections has RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 had?

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 ever been shut down?

No, RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396?

The most frequently cited violations at RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396

15000 EMERALD COAST PARKWAY, Destin, FL 32541

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RCSH OPERATIONS, LLC · License: SEA5603435

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 in Destin, FL has 19 inspections on record with 51 total violations (2.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

51Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 25, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Apr 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

May 17, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 15, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 had?: RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 ever been shut down?: No, RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396?: The most frequently cited violations at RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE #7396 are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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