Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2016
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2016. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot dates to Feb 17, 2016.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-4-16,REPORT #1631348. #45FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS,RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE. TODAY WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I ) OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GREASY RAGS BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE DUCT OF THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY SEAL OPENING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ECCESS SPIDER WEBS ALSO THE WALL WITH EXCESS DEBRIS .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER ACROSS FROM STEAM TABLE.OBSERVED BROKEN CEMENT,BRICKS WOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRON TOF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED WITH CARDBOARDS,INSTRUCYED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM ESTABLISHEMENT.FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PARTIALLY BROKEN AROUND THE SOUTH BASEBOARD WALL,IN THE MIDDLE STEP ,AND AROUND THE BASEBPARD WALL BY THE DOOR OF THE UNIT MENTIONED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON REPAIRED WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SOUTH WALL,PECIES OF WOOD NAILD TO WALL,UNVEN,WITH OPENINGS AND SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD,AND PROVIDE SURACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE STEAM TABLE / SERVING TRAYLINE AT NORTH EAST WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ARE ACCEPTABLE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS ON VIOLATION #29
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Feb 4, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS FOUND INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,IT WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED: WE OBSERVED TOILET BOWL WITH FECES ON TOILET RIM AND INSIDE THE BOWL,ALSO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SAID BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED DURING STORAGE.FOUND BLACK SLIME INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO ON PANELS AND KNOBS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANAGER WAS NOTIFIED UNDER COMMENT ON 3-5-16,REPORT #1441756 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-5-2015,REPORT #1441755 #33-MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. #34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. #38-MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARAION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #43-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #45FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS,RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE. TODAY WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I )OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GREASY RAGS BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE DUCT OF THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY SEAL OPENING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ECCESS SPIDER WEBS ALSO THE WALL WITH EXCESS DEBRIS .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CITATION #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER ACROSS FROM STEAM TABLE.OBSERVED BROKEN CEMENT,BRICKS WOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRON TOF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED WITH CARDBOARDS,INSTRUCYED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM ESTABLISHEMENT.FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PARTIALLY BROKEN AROUND THE SOUTH BASEBOARD WALL,IN THE MIDDLE STEP ,AND AROUND THE BASEBPARD WALL BY THE DOOR OF THE UNIT MENTIONED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON REPAIRED WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SOUTH WALL,PECIES OF WOOD NAILD TO WALL,UNVEN,WITH OPENINGS AND SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD,AND PROVIDE SURACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE STEAM TABLE / SERVING TRAYLINE AT NORTH EAST WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ARE ACCEPTABLE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADE TO #29
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION#29
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Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM REMOVE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR 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 CHIPPED AND PEELING PAIN TON CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM CEILING REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAKE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARAION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS,RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 2, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 21, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, storage shelves, soda nozzles and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and replace damaged and missing floor tile in front of three compartment sink and in toilet room.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving missing along wallbase through-out premises. Insstructed to install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and wallbase. Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps and repaint walls throught premises. Ceiling not maintained in toielt room. Instructed to repair ceiling and have smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling in prep area not maintained or cleaned-excessive grease and dust built-up. Instructed to detail clean and/or paint surafce.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof or shield bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at faucet and left side drainline. Exhaust fan not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Hair restraint not provided for food handlers and employees in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints.
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Aug 20, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage or service. Observed black slimy substance around interior panel of ice machine and condensation dripping and coming into contact with fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize ice machine and all parts to prevent possible contamination of food. Serious citation issued 7-38-0005(A). "Held for Inspection" placed on ice machine.
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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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit screen dooris not rodent or insect proofed. Screen door has mesh wirewith rips and missing screen while rear door is being kepted open. Instructed to repair screen door and have door tight fitting to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed to install screen over front serving window when not serving customers to prevent insects. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, storage shelves, soda nozzles and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and replace damaged and missing floor tile in front of three compartment sink and in toilet room.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving missing along wallbase through-out premises. Insstructed to install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and wallbase. Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps and repaint walls throught premises. Ceiling not maintained in toielt room. Instructed to repair ceiling and have smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling in prep area not maintained or cleaned-excessive grease and dust built-up. Instructed to detail clean and/or paint surafce.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof or shield bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at faucet and left side drainline. Exhaust fan not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Hair restraint not provided for food handlers and employees in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints.
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Jun 21, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE (ISSUED 05-05-2010 INSPECTION REPORT # 233555) #33 SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, AND #34 - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR IN STORAGE ROOM, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
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Oct 4, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
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Aug 24, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
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May 12, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
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May 5, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPL CODE (ISSUED 09-09-2008 INSPECTION REPORT # 147783). #34 - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. #38 - FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 - FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot on file is from Feb 17, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot.
Has Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruth Kaplan — Sam's Red Hot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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