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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

With 8 documented inspections, RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE in LAKE MARY has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

1700 North West Shore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/24/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 3692077

Call Back - Complied

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13635834

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - employee restroom located near prep station. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-74-1:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning

9/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10900854

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - employee restroom door propped open during food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling tile support grids rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - at storage rack
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed asparagus over cooked pasta at walk in cooler
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucet at cookline with splitter no backflow preventer
  • 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.

3/28/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8753962

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile support grid rusted. - throughout kitchen
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - prep cook and line cook wearing watches. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) with standing water. - expediting area - storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Storage shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table near steamer

9/18/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8891840

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8886323

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - 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.

5/20/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8580721

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/22/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8366346

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored on the carpet , operator corrected
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Micro wave cover damaged on the microwave at the dessert area
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the dish machine-causing standing water -faucet at the dessert area
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in the service alley used as a dump sink