RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
80 COLONIAL CENTER PKWY · LAKE MARY · Seminole County · FL 32746
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. -Dishwasher (Temperature 149) -Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – whipped butter (44f-47f – Cold Holding). Observed at server station cooler. Operator states held overnight. **Warning**
Basic 3
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. – employee restroom located near prep station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-74-1Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. – bags of water softener salt on floor in back utility room. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:27 PM.
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.