Ruths Chris Steak House Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.. Garbage removed and placed in dumpster **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.dry storage

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Coconut milk roasted pepper

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.fish over crab meat walk in **moved fish Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.removed **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Basic - Glass machine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all glassware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Pocket Book hung in area next to Employee restroom

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

No Violations Were Observed

No Violations Were Observed

No Violations Were Observed

No Violations Were Observed

No Violations Were Observed

High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw shell eggs next to bread in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in dish wash area.

Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw beef next to onions in walk in cooler .

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Rock sugar stirrers in server station

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands cook did not wash hands before putting a new pair of gloves .

Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook at cookline .

Shelf in wine cooler at bar not smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairA/C vent hanging off ceiling . Wait station south.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair doors at Delfield cooler at cookline .

Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at cookline .

Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Flour ,Panko,sugar .

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface under and in between .

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface at bar.

Clean glasses, utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dining room .

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Pots and pans in dishwash area;

Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Take out containers not inverted at wait station .

Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.in server station .

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.In server station .

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at bar.

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.In employee restroom.

Observed floor and wall junctures not coved at dishwash area; and cookline .

Floors not maintained smooth and durable rusted floor in walk in cooler . Repeat Violation.

Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under Reach in freezer .

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.waterpooling inside hole with missing tile at cookline .

Observed wall in disrepair.at dishwash area;

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in wait station .

Exhaust system operated with gap in between filters .

Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving in dry storage room.

Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.interior of door in disrepair at 3-door cookline cooler.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly.

Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. at RANDELL cooler.

Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. at handwash sink in restroom .

Critical - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom .

Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. by dishwashing area.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring in walkin cooler.

Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. water pooling in crevices .

Floor area(s) covered with standing water. employee restroom .

Hole in wall. by handwash sink in employee restroom .

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp at prep sink.

Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. coffe beans on top of bar not covered or protected.

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw scallops stored unde raw beef at TRAULSEN freezer .

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. cooked lobster stored under raw beef at walkin cooler.

In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine. Corrected On Site.

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. interior of door in disrepair at 3-door cookline cooler.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelving in disrepair in north side wait station.

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. TRUE REFRIGERATOR at cookline and DELFIELD cooler in salad prep area.

Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws at bar top.

Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet leaking at handwash sink in employee restroom .

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. glass stored at handwash sink in bar.

Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom .

Observed cove base tile in disrepair by cookline and near kitchen entry doors.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler.

Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. near north side wait station.For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 15-28-2Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 15-31-1Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken lid at flour container . Corrected On Site.

Violation: 23-07-1Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Randell cooler in rear prep area.

Violation: 36-11-1Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted floor at walkin cooler.

Violation: 36-11-1Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by handwash sink in kitchen .

Violation: 37-09-1Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. server's north side station area.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container at dry storage. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottle. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw fish at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw shrimp at TRAULSEN freezer . Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over butter at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped potatoes at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in dry storage . Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server's north side station . Corrected On Site.

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken lid at flour container . Corrected On Site.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door at employee restroom in disrepair .

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Randell cooler in rear prep area.

Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. no handwash sink available in north side server's station where ice scooping occurs. This violation must be corrected by : 5/21/11.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen .Corrected On Site.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted floor at walkin cooler.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by handwash sink in kitchen .

Ceiling tile missing. by ice machine .

Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. server's north side station area.

Observed ceiling in disrepair. employee restroom .

Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. server's south side station . Corrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle of oil and sauces. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, milk, and cream at 49 degrees at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw shrimp at TRAULSEN freezer .

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over crab cakes at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar sticks inside bar cabinet not covered.

Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door to employee restroom .

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside cabinet in server's north side station .

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at RANDELL cooler in prep area, at TRAULSEN freezers near cookline and at DELFIELD cooler at cookline .

Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. broken cove base tile in electrical room by dishwashing area.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin cooler floor rusted .

Observed wall in disrepair. in server's north side station .

Wall and ceiling in wine storage room not smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed ceiling in disrepair. employee restroom .

Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer bucket over food in prep area. Corrected On Site.

No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at bar

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 6/23/09.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. employee restroom door

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside cabinet at bar expresso machine area.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soiled shelving and cabinetry at servers station

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Randell cooler near ice machine

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. at walkin cooler

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in flour container at cookline

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, electrical boxes peeling and rusting above clean drainboard at dishwashing area.

Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. dressings at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered salt rock container at cooklineCorrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. oil bottle

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Walls not smooth and easily cleanable. in servers area

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour bin at cookline

Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.int ric door/line hole

Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.near rear door

Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.pellegrino Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk wic

Observed single-service articles improperly stored.souffle cups Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.