Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg

131 2 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Overview

Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg accumulated 125 violations across 20 inspections from 2016 through December 2025, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—more than 20 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared persistently across the record, with hand washing and washing facilities violations cited in at least 5 inspections, shell stock requirements in 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperatures in 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were documented in 7 inspections. Employee health reporting violations were noted in February 2023. Fire safety violations related to hood suppression systems were documented in August and September 2020. An administrative complaint was recommended following a complaint-based inspection on July 11, 2023, during which proper cooking temperature and consumer advisory violations were found. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 documented 6 violations including consumer advisory and food contact surface issues, with inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
125Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR: December 11, 2025

Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.15 violations / inspection 6.15 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top used to sear tuna with canola oil **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top grill used to seared tuna with canola oil

Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 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 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg had?
Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg find?
Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ruth's Chris Steak House in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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