RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
814 N A1A · PONTE VEDRA BCH · St. Johns County · FL 32082
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High 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**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Ten live flying insects in employee restroom. **Warning**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tanks unsecured by bag in box soda rack.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gasket on far right stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from dishroom has a large hole.
10-20-4Basic – 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**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.