Ruth's Chris Steak House
Latest: PASS
October 20, 2025
Address
45 SCHOOL ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
45 inspections
19 failures
License
License #24055
Last inspected: October 20, 2025
Inspection History (45 most recent)
PASS
October 20, 2025
at 5:07 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Noted no visible air gap in the prep sink.Provide | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Repair tile in the Server station near the dish machine. ...
FAIL
August 12, 2025
at 5:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Noted Sirloin steak recorded temperature at 46F stored about 30 Min ago. Monitor the tempearure and minimize the product stored during service. | 590....
FAIL
August 1, 2025
at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Noted Sirloin steak recorded temperature at 46F stored about 30 Min ago. Monitor the tempearure and minimize the product stored during service. | 590....
FAIL
July 29, 2025
at 6:11 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Noted crab cakes and Lobster tail at 60F stored a night before in the refrigerator.Monitor/Repair Voluntarily discarded by the PIC | 590.004/4-...
FAIL
July 22, 2025
at 6:00 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Noted crab cakes and Lobster tail at 60F stored a night before in the refrigerator.Monitor/Repair Voluntarily discarded by the PIC | 590.004/4-...
PASS
September 16, 2024
at 5:36 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood stickers expired in April / June have hoods cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
FAIL
August 23, 2024
at 4:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood stickers expired in April / June have hoods cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
FAIL
August 9, 2024
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood stickers expired in April / June have hoods cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
PASS
December 19, 2023
at 1:33 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced Oxygen Packaged fish thawed under refrigeration in packaging. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ...
FAIL
December 13, 2023
at 5:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced Oxygen Packaged fish thawed under refrigeration in packaging. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 6, 2022
at 4:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove shipping plastic from the low temp dish machine at the bar. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean hood filters to hood above the grill...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2022
at 3:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the prep kitchen clean hood filterd to hood system above cooking equiment. Remove buildup of soils. Clean the basement floor. Remove buildup of debris and soils on the floor area.
PASS
October 13, 2021
at 6:25 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cook line cooler holding at 55F. Cooked potatoes macaroni and brussels sprouts held from previous day discarded bby PIC. Discontinue storing f...
FAIL
October 7, 2021
at 10:08 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cook line cooler holding at 55F. Cooked potatoes macaroni and brussels sprouts held from previous day discarded bby PIC. Discontinue storing f...
PASS
September 22, 2020
at 7:49 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 18, 2019
at 4:42 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): In the prep kitchen replace missing screen to ice machine. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C):
PASS
January 29, 2019
at 6:39 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Wash gauge on the high temp hobart dish machine reading zero. Repair rinse gauge. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide a Quat test kit for measuring the Quat sanitizer used at the 3 bay sink. | 29-5-2...
FAIL
January 15, 2019
at 4:34 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Wash gauge on the high temp hobart dish machine reading zero. Repair rinse gauge. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide a Quat test kit for measuring the Quat sanitizer used at the 3 bay sink. | 29-5-2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 5, 2018
at 3:12 PM
1 violation
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Buildup of soils debris and ice on walk in freezer floor. Clean floor area. Clean floor area of the changing room in the basement. Organize all materials stored int he changing room.
PASS
April 2, 2018
at 3:32 PM
4 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: At the outside trash area keep dumpsters closed at all times. If needed secure dumpsters with locks to ensure no interference. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Mouse drop...
FAIL
March 16, 2018
at 3:40 PM
4 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: At the outside trash area keep dumpsters closed at all times. If needed secure dumpsters with locks to ensure no interference. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Mouse drop...
PASS
October 27, 2017
at 7:30 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Potatoe's Au Groton and pasta inside of the 2 door deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. PIC stated that it had only been in the unit for a couple of hours. Address and ensure all potentially ha...
FAIL
October 19, 2017
at 4:53 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Potatoe's Au Groton and pasta inside of the 2 door deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. PIC stated that it had only been in the unit for a couple of hours. Address and ensure all potentially ha...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 15, 2017
at 3:21 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Excess moisture on the lower shelf of the 2 door Delfield cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the hand sink near the cooking line ...
PASS
December 16, 2016
at 1:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 14, 2016
at 3:35 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked eggs inside of the salad preparation cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Eggs were removed at the time of the ...
FAIL
September 7, 2016
at 3:31 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked eggs inside of the salad preparation cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Eggs were removed at the time of the ...
PASS
April 1, 2015
at 2:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 6, 2014
at 7:32 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 5, 2013
at 3:50 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: There is loose paint on the mashed potatoe mixer. Clean to remove any loose paint. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: There are some soda tanks that are unchained. Provide a chain to prevent th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 11, 2013
at 3:58 PM
7 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags are out of order. Maintain the tags for 90 days and organized so they can easily be referenced if needed. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Soup cooked yesterday and stored in a deep container in the walk-...
FAIL
January 4, 2013
at 6:24 PM
7 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags are out of order. Maintain the tags for 90 days and organized so they can easily be referenced if needed. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Soup cooked yesterday and stored in a deep container in the walk-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 10, 2012
at 5:35 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The dishwasher gauge at the bar low-temperature dishwasher is not working. Repair gauge. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: q1 | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of F...
FAIL
March 27, 2012
at 2:39 PM
6 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: 1) The employee making desserts was handling ready-to-eat items with his bare hands. Provide utensils when handling ready-to-eat (Manager instructed the employee to put on gloves) | 17-4-20...
FAIL
March 26, 2012
at 5:56 PM
5 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: 1) The employee making desserts was handling ready-to-eat items with his bare hands. Provide utensils when handling ready-to-eat (Manager instructed the employee to put on gloves) | 17-4-20...
PASS
September 13, 2011
at 4:06 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Uncovered cut fruit for customer drinks at side bar area.Properly cover due to minor pest issue. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Counters and equipment dirty to touch and site.Please clean all su...
FAIL
August 30, 2011
at 4:08 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Uncovered cut fruit for customer drinks at side bar area.Properly cover due to minor pest issue. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Counters and equipment dirty to touch and site.Please clean all su...
PASS
March 29, 2011
at 3:32 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw ground beef stored over whole intact beef(steaks) in Walk-in.Properly store to avoid possible cross contamination. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloth...
FAIL
March 22, 2011
at 4:06 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw ground beef stored over whole intact beef(steaks) in Walk-in.Properly store to avoid possible cross contamination. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloth...
PASS
June 14, 2010
at 4:26 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked onion holding ontop of stove top without sufficient means of temperature control at 100F(?).All foods must be kept hot at 140F or above.Mash potato in steamtable at 134F as well as in alto-sham at 134F. | 03-3-501...
FAIL
June 7, 2010
at 3:56 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked onion holding ontop of stove top without sufficient means of temperature control at 100F(?).All foods must be kept hot at 140F or above.Mash potato in steamtable at 134F as well as in alto-sham at 134F. | 03-3-501...
PASS
January 15, 2010
at 5:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 18, 2008
at 4:03 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper methods for defrosting chicken andkeep away from pot storage | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for service Bar | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide prop...
FAIL
September 11, 2008
at 2:52 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper methods for defrosting chicken andkeep away from pot storage | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for service Bar | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide prop...