Ruth's Chris Steak House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cook line cooler holding at 55F. Cooked potatoes macaroni and brussels sprouts held from previous day discarded bby PIC. Discontinue storing food in unit until repaired and holding 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: No sanitizer reading in bar dish machine. Replaced empty sanitizer and tested at 50ppm. Test machine regularly to confirm sanitizer concentration.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to avoid contamination.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No hand soap at warewashing hand sink. No soap in employee bathroom. Corrected on site.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No towels in employee bathroom. Corrected on site.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Food debris under shelves in dry storage. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Food debris in floor drains in prep kitchen. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at warewashing leaks under drain. Repair as necessary.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
  Inspector note: No covered receptacle in employee bathroom.
  code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 22, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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