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Ruth's Chris Steak House

May 15, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE BAR WITH SANITIZER STRIP READING 0PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAD FOR MAINTENANCE. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 1:35 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    code 8Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW OR PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
    code 21
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
    code 31
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ALONG PIPING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    code 35
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE DRY STORAGE SPACE BY THE STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 25, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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