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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

431 N DEARBORN ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402098

Location recorded for this inspection · RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE · 431 N DEARBORN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612569

Location recorded for this inspection · RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE · 431 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114665

Location recorded for this inspection · RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE · 431 N DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR UNCLEAN AT PANTRY AREA UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1718041.

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