RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
2525 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed GM Jeremiah Carlisle Expired 1-15-2025.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed some current/active staff members have expired. Smith Blanc, Rose Therse, Vonnie Augustine, etc.
Inspection Date: 10/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001546
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8747169
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm at bar glass washer. Operator was able to prime and correct to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 2/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477334
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 only license on display.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine on dish machine. Operator primed and requested service.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Inspection Date: 8/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363970
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar glass washer - chlorine 0ppm. Observed empty sanitizing solution bottle. Operator replaced and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized sheet pans without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw fish stored over cooked lobster. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bar Handsink used a dump sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Bartender used proper sink Corrected On-Site