RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
651 OKEECHOBEE BLVD #100, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.514.3544
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Lowboy refrigerator; milk, half and half (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then 2 hour and discarded.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Melted butter at cook line missing time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of cherries in handwashing sink by dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by employee restroom.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Lowboy refrigerator; milk, half and half (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then 2 hour and discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear kitchen door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe broken tile in walk-in refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottle not labeled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked fish in low boy refrigerator. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf.
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