RUTHS CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
1700 N WESTSHORE BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter (52F – Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator placed item in ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stand and large trash can stored in front of the handwash sink at dish machine area. Operator moved items away from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on counter top next to cold well at cook line. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:35 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.