Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville
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1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville has been cited for 136 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection — substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across the record, including recurring employee health reporting violations in 5 of the past 8 inspections, repeated handwashing and hand-washing surface violations, and multiple citations for improper parasite destruction and shell stock requirements. The facility has received administrative complaint recommendations in 6 of the past 8 inspections, signaling escalating formal enforcement action. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 14 violations including two high-priority handwashing violations and two high-priority consumer advisory violations, with an administrative complaint recommended. No emergency closures have been issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 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
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville had?
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville find?
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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