Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando
Last inspected:
7501 Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Orlando has had 25 inspections between 2023 and December 2025, recording 122 total violations — an average of 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on hand washing procedures (cited in at least 5 inspections), time-temperature control for potentially hazardous foods (appearing repeatedly across 2024 and 2025), approved food sources, and toxic substance control. A portable fire extinguisher was documented missing from its designated location on February 8, 2021. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025, documented four basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 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
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando last inspected?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando had?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando find?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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