Ruth's Chris Steak House

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST OFF OF THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENTILATION HOOD OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REGROUT THE BASEBOARD WALL TILES BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL OF THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
  code 35
• 🌡️thermometers missing
  Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
  Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
  code 36
• 🏷️food improperly labeled
  Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
  Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.
  code 37
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEVER FOR THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN FILL WITH WATER.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 26, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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