Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin
Last inspected:
15000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Destin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 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
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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