How many health inspections has RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE had?

RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE ever been shut down?

No, RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE are: Shell stock requirements, Proper cooking temps, Proper sanitizing.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

2525 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-1620

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RCSH OPERATIONS LLC · License: SEA1610710

RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 20 inspections on record with 68 total violations (3.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

68Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 14, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Apr 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Dec 8, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE had?: RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE ever been shut down?: No, RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE are: Shell stock requirements, Proper cooking temps, Proper sanitizing.

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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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Last verified: February 25, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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