Inspection Report

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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 dateMay 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3682013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13578586
DBPR license6501440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks over ready to eat french onion soup in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle bottle by cleaned glasses. Bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door in kitchen left open. Closed by manger. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used employee apron on rack by cleaned pans. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen.

#4Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler / storage gasket. Kitchen.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream buckets in freezer. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.