RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
814 N A1A, PONTE VEDRA BCH, FL 32082
License #6501440
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE in PONTE VEDRA BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 4 critical, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen.
- [08A-05-6] 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.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
- [40-06-5] 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.
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler / storage gasket. Kitchen.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle bottle by cleaned glasses. Bar. Moved by manager.
- [32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door in kitchen left open. Closed by manger.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream buckets in freezer. Covered by manger.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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