Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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86
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND ON FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS SUCH AS RICE AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GAGE ON THE SIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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78
Sep 22, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 14, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS AT 464.F, CHICKEN AT 47.7F, TOFU AT 44.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47.5F, AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $800. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE STOVE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING SUSHI FISH (SALMON NORWAY) COMES IN FRESH (FROM INVOICE - MARTINEZ PRODUCE AND SEAFOOD - 349 N SACRAMENTO BLVD CHICAGO IL 60612)). INSTRUCTED THAT SALMON MUST BE FROZEN AT -4F OR BELOW FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS UNLESS IT IS AQUACULTURED OR USE FROZEN SALMON FROM SUPPLIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS, AND DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD OVER GRILL IN PREP AREA COVERED IN GREASE AND DEBRIS WITH BROKEN LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE LIGHTBULBS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All single service articles(forks,spoons etc.) at front sushi prep area must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use (handles-up) and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build-up inside the kitchen (white) 1 door freezer and grease trap box under the kitchen dishwashing 3 compartment sink is rusty.Instructed to remove excessive ice build-up and remove rusts from grease trap box and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove heavy grease build up and clean and sanitize walls near the kitchen microwave to remove food splashed debris and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small water leaks at the base of faucet at the kitchen dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.
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Jan 17, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, NO MILK CRATES.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install splashguards on both sides of the front prep area exposed handsink and to maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed oil and food debris on the lower compartment of the deep fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under the three compartment sink and under the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen washroom door not to be self closing. Instructed facility to install a self closing device and to maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink in the kitchen to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF COOKED WIDE RICE NODDLES AT TEMP OF 64.4F; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED THIN RICE NODDLES AT TEMP OF 68F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 37.9F. FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 51.0F TO 51.9F; IMITATION OF CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48.6F PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SUSHI COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 34.5F.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 11,VALUE 175
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDS SINK AT FRONT PREP/SUSHI AREA NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK IS CLOGGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN WORKING CONDITION SINCE YESTERDAY(7-19-15). CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT SODA STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6" OFF FLOOR.
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May 1, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES UNDER SOUP KETTLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, ALL SAID SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ON EXTERIOR/LOWER SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR, SAID DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 12, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FREEZER GRADE FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT COUNTER. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND COVES IN FRONT DINING AREA HAVE GAPS AND CERVICES. MUST SEAL GAPS AND CREVICES IN DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CRATES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND BROKEN REFRIGERATORS. MUST REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR REMOVE BROKEN REFRIGERATORS.
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May 14, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (2) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.--------NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (REAR PREP/BASEMENT) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA, GAS/ELECTRICAL PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PAPERS)STORED IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 30, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving, microwave oven not clean need cleaning(detailed), cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving, bsmt storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front prep area, under 3 compartment sink, dish machine area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under racks need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area need cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to all coolers to properly maintain 40f or less.
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Feb 1, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date, and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage cabinet shelving in kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area need cleaning, floors in bsmt., storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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78
Oct 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All refrigeration equipment must be kept at 40f or less, and plugged in and in working order in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/27/2011.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Above had no proof of pest control service, log book at time of license inspection on 7/27/2011. Must provide proof of pest control service, log book in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/27/2011.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Must provide drain stoppers to both 3 compartment sinks, in order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes, utensils. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/27/2011.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelving, cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, front couter cabinet shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment need detailed cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, floors in storage room/office areas in bsmt. need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt. storage room had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint, broken/missing wall tiles shall be repair/sealed. Cove moulding in bsmt. storage room shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in bsmt storage areas were missing end caps, shall be provided, missing light shield in 1st floor storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine.
Has Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruk Sushi and Thai Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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