Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary
Last inspected:
80 Colonial Center Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary has been inspected 22 times on record, accumulating 65 violations with an average of 2.95 violations per inspection, notably below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Hand washing and employee health reporting violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including high-priority citations in both September 2025 and September 2024. A complaint inspection on February 20, 2026 identified 12 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, consumer advisory, and proper cooking temperatures, resulting in a Warning Issued. The facility subsequently corrected violations and returned to compliance on February 24, 2026 (Call Back - Complied).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— 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
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary last inspected?
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary had?
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary find?
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary ever been shut down?
- No, Ruth's Chris Steak House in Lake Mary 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).
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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