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Ruth's Chris Steak House

Latest: PASS October 20, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Downtown

🚇 Nearest Transit: State Street (Orange Line)

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...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department