RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN DISHES AT SALAD STATION STORED NEXT TO GARBAGE CAN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO HEAT TEST STRIPS, NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, FISH, BURGERS,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE AT BAR WAITER STATION. INSTRUCTE THAT BACKFLOW PREENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: dust build-up noted on a post next to prep table and main kitchen line, instructed to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: chipped paint behind basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to remove

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH I/4 INCH HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON LIGHT AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS WHERE EXTRA PLATES AND WATER IS STORED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 6 DRAWER COOLER BEHIND COOKING LINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F CONTAING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING RAW STEAKS. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 25BS OF VARIOUS STEAKS VALUED AT $400 FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.7-49.5. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH I/4 INCH HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON LIGHT AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS WHERE EXTRA PLATES AND WATER IS STORED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. RIGHT SINK STOPPER IS TIED OFF WITH PLASTIC BAG. REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AND RESTORE ALL SINK STOPPERS TO A WORKING ORDER. MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: EXTERNAL THERMOMTER OF DRAWER REACH IN COOLER WAS INCORRECTLY READING 40F. THE ACTUAL INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS 50F. COVER INCORRECT EXTERNAL THERMOMTER SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONFUSE COOKS AND INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DISHMACHINE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS REMOVED/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND REATTACH FILTERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA RIGHT SIDE 2-DOOR COOKLINE PREP COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASBBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT,( CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE'S(WOMEN) WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGER/CHEF FIXED THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR DURING INSPECTION.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN PREPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK OF BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GAPS NOTED AROUND PIPE IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.