Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale
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2525 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-1620Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale has recorded 22 inspections with 72 total violations since 2016, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection — well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on proper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 6 inspections), allergen awareness (2 inspections in 2025), hand washing (2023), and shell stock requirements (2023). The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 found 2 violations — one intermediate and one basic — and resulted in a Warning Issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper cooking temps, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Ruths Chris Steak House in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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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