RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
15000 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected Jan 7, 2025 · 3 visits since December 2023
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.
3 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chef stated they are in process of replacing all cutting boards.
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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall around door frame to outside in kitchen in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near expo.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in 3 compartment sink area.
Food stored on floor. Bag of bread loaves stored on floor in walk in cooler.
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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas through out kitchen and cook line.
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.
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.