RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. Observed Smith, Rose, Vonnie unable to locate. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed GM Jeremiah Carlisle Expired 1-15-2025.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some current/active staff members have expired. Smith Blanc, Rose Therse, Vonnie Augustine, etc.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm at bar glass washer. Operator was able to prime and correct to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 only license on display.

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine on dish machine. Operator primed and requested service.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized sheet pans without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw fish stored over cooked lobster. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bar Handsink used a dump sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Bartender used proper sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar glass washer - chlorine 0ppm. Observed empty sanitizing solution bottle. Operator replaced and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main glass washer (Chlorine 0ppm).

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Terry cloth towel on cilantro. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom off cookline.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line upright stainless reach in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over raw lab chops. Operator moved comminuted beef below intact lamb. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of wine storage room

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in drink cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Operator covered Corrected On-Site