JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE.
BEAT. 46/100
431 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 11, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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
MISSING INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO HEAT TEST STRIPS, NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
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
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
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
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.
DEC 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
chipped paint behind basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to remove
MAY 192017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON LIGHT AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS WHERE EXTRA PLATES AND WATER IS STORED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
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MAY 182017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
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
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
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
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
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
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.
APR 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
2ND FLOOR PREP AREA RIGHT SIDE 2-DOOR COOKLINE PREP COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
MAR 52015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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
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
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
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
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
MAY 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
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
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
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
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
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.
NOV 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
JAN 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
GAPS NOTED AROUND PIPE IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
NOV 182011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
NOV 262010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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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