RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
80 COLONIAL CENTER PKWY, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-804-8220
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. -Dishwasher (Temperature 149) -Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - whipped butter (44f-47f - Cold Holding). Observed at server station cooler. Operator states held overnight.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - employee restroom located near prep station.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. - bags of water softener salt on floor in back utility room.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucet at cookline with splitter no backflow preventer
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - employee restroom door propped open during food preparation.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling tile support grids rusted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - at storage rack
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed asparagus over cooked pasta at walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile support grid rusted. - throughout kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - prep cook and line cook wearing watches.
Floor area(s) with standing water. - expediting area - storage area
Storage shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table near steamer
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - salmon allowed to be cooked below 145f per manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - key lime pie (45F - Cold Holding); - cheesecake (44F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - threaded faucet at ware wash station with hose connected, no backflow preventer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink next to ware wash station plumbing leaking. Manager put out of order until repaired - dump sink at bar empties onto floor. Plumbing not inline with floor drain. Manager put out of order until repaired.
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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in the service alley used as a dump sink
Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored on the carpet, operator corrected
Equipment in poor repair. Micro wave cover damaged on the microwave at the dessert area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the dish machine-causing standing water -faucet at the dessert area
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.