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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

814 N A1A · PONTE VEDRA BCH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3600723
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10884387
DBPR license6501440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee changed chemical and adjusted machine and now tests at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Ten live flying insects in employee restroom. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tanks unsecured by bag in box soda rack.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gasket on far right stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from dishroom has a large hole.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef moved tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.