Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota
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6700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse #29 in Sarasota has received 17 inspections between January 2023 and September 2025, accumulating 101 violations—an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in six of the past eight inspections, making this the facility's most persistent compliance issue. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations were also recurring findings. High-priority violations dominated the record, including shell stock requirements (cited in four inspections), food contact surface violations, and time-as-control breaches. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 8, 2025 identified two employee health reporting violations and one basic violation, with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota last inspected?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse #29 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse #29 in Sarasota are: Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota had?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse #29 in Sarasota has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota find?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse #29 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 8, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Ruths Chris Steakhouse #29 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
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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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