Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero
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23151 Fashion Dr Ste 101, Estero, FL 33928Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero has been inspected 20 times, accumulating 63 violations over its record with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.15 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared sporadically across inspections, including time-as-a-control violations cited in multiple years, shell stock requirement violations in 2023, and a hand washing violation in March 2024. All recent inspections from February 2026 back through April 2024 resulted in dispositions of Inspection Completed—No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero last inspected?
- Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero are: Approved food source, Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero had?
- Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero find?
- Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero ever been shut down?
- No, Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Estero has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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