Ruth Chris Steakhouse
23151 Fashion Dr Ste 101, Estero, FL 33928 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605952
What drove the grade
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection3 basic (1 repeat)-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs on oven door handle.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gaskets on bar reach in cooler torn.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled in salad station area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.