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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE

15000 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32541

Last inspected Jan 7, 2025 · 3 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5603317
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
JAN 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Inspector provided establishment with a pack of heat measure stickers to use until they can order them.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chef stated they are in process of replacing all cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near expo area. Inspector provided establishment with sign and chef hung sign at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 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 ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall around door frame to outside in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in seasoned flour. Manager removed scoop from flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near expo.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in 3 compartment sink area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bag of bread loaves stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in seasoned flour on cook line.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas through out kitchen and cook line.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on shelf under reach in Grill.
Basic/21-09-4

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.