Ruth's Chris Steak House
FAILFriday, March 16, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Mouse droppings observed inside benches of main dining room. Mouse droppings also observed in multiple other dining rooms in this restaurant. Also observed dropings in the chemical room inside the heating vent covers basement storage areas coat room and host station closet. Provide extermionation service before the compliance inspection. Provide exterminators report with details of service and provide a game plan from exterminator for dealing with mouse issue. Also provide an intergrated pest management program from the exterminator that is specific to this restaurant. Have the reports and IPM report from the extermionator available at the time of the compliance inpection. Door sweep to kitchen door is broken on one end. ARepair or replace door sweep.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
34-5-501.111/.115
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
At the outside trash area keep dumpsters closed at all times. If needed secure dumpsters with locks to ensure no interference.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
flooor areas of the coat room host station and areas in the basmeent have heavy builduip of soils and clutter. Clean the floor areas and keepa ll supplies 6 inches off the floor. Stairs to basement nesar one of the back doore to this restaurant are soiled with heavy buildup of loose debris. Clean the staircase area. Remove all of the loose debris on stairs.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
37-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
In the main dining room repair loose woodwork on alls. Also repair holes in baseboard of downstairs dining riooms. Replace missing ceiling tiles on ceiling at the employee entrance. Hole in ceiling of host station closet and hole in wall around pipe at the coat room. Repair and patch all visable holes in the ceiling.
Why This Matters
OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.
Code Requirements
Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Corrective Actions
Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones