Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando

7501 Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Overview

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.

25Inspections
122Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: December 19, 2025

Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.89 violations / inspection 5.89 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. On the floor by the manager's office. For reporting purposes only.

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

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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, Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing.
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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