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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

480 N ORLANDO AVE, Winter Park FL 32789

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats267
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815508
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1,2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container and lid used for cut romaine. Operator discarded containers
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of clean wiping cloths inside hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked ice scoop at server station Cracked container lid at walk in cooler
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil container next to cook line
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Container in walk in cooler
Basic/14-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Bar Handwash Sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside ice cream cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator added new solution 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose under the dish area
High priority/29-34-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restrooms
Basic/32-17-4
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1,2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue and green cutting boards at salad and desert station White cutting boards at dish wash area
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Salt pellets used in water softener are stored on floor of electrical room
Basic/08B-47-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
Basic/16-46-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.