Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

651 Okeechobee Blvd #100, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Part of: Ruths Chris Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach has logged 21 inspections over the available record with 62 total violations, averaging 2.95 violations per inspection, well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting and proper hand washing, appearing across multiple inspections including April 2025, December 2024, November 2023, and August 2022. Fire safety violations were documented in late 2017 for cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors without hood suppression system installation. The facility's most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 was completed with no violations and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
62Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : 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 not under the hood suppression system. - From follow-up inspection 2017-12-28: Operator states the flat top grill will be removed. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

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 not under the hood suppression system.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach had?
Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach find?
Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Palm Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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