Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa
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1700 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record between January 2022 and September 2025, accumulating 125 total violations at an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 8 of the last 9 inspections, making this the facility's most persistent compliance issue. Employee health reporting violations were cited in 5 inspections, including 2 in the most recent September 2025 inspection. Consumer advisory violations also appeared in multiple recent inspections. Handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations were documented in at least 4 inspections across the record. The most recent inspection on September 22, 2025 found 10 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required. A July 2025 inspection issued a warning after finding high-priority violations including no contamination and approved food source issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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 (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa last inspected?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa had?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa find?
- Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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