Cincinnati, OH

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Name: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Address: 100 E Freedom Wy, Cincinnati, OH

100 E Freedom Wy

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 3, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Observed utensils not covered or wrapped in napkins and set on dining tables with the food-contact (mouth) portion exposed. Utensils mouth portion must be covered.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 29, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 5, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(H)(1) - Temperature measuring devices

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed non-functional temperature gauge on main bar dish machine. Provide necessary repairs/replace.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3.2(M)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(5) - Wiping cloth

Inspector’s notes

Container of wiping cloth solution is stored in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles. Observed chemical containers stored on working table, during food preparation. Discontinue practice.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Nov 23, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 23, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 21, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair. Unable to self close, with moderate ice accumulation surrounding door frame. Provide necessary repairs.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed in-use utensils stored improperly in bulk working food bins. PIC indicated new scoops would be ordered and stored appropriately when not in use.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 25, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(L)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(L) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing -sanitization temperature The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Mechanical warewashing -sanitization temperature The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils. Observed final rinse <180F. Article surface temperature observed at 155F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC indicated service request would be placed for diagnostics/necessary repairs. Supplemental 3-comp sink manual warewashing to be used interimly."