RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Name: RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Address: 1201 RIVERPLACE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207, US
Rating: 79.4

1201 RIVERPLACE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

License #2612188

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79.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 7 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle in triple sink
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old build up in microwave
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at little bar/storage, manager removed it
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink, employee cleaned it
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. One live fly by server station
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employees restroom not closing all the way
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and ground beef on shelf above raw shrimp in upright cooler, manager rearranged

Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above salad, employee rearranged
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Portioning butter, got hat
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found By broiler
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish washing area
[53B-14-5] 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. One expired in July 2025
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid, employee discarded it, didnt know what it was
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On 4 sides of splitter
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter at cook line, employee wrote time on
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked tongs from floor and then scooped cit lettuce, explained to him and washed hands
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Chill sticks in walk in freezer, manager took them to triple sink to be washed
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed them
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, employee moved them

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