Ware Ranch Steak House
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
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Ware Ranch Steak House has been inspected 15 times since 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 16 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WINDOW LEDGES, ROLLING CART, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN REAR WAIT STATION AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ALONG WALL IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED
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Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL UNDER TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OPEN CUP OF COFFEE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL STAFF WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS DO NOT SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TOILET ROOM DOORS TO SELF CLOSE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 21, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WAFFLE IRON IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 24 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING ROOM,14 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT 13 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL
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Apr 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR FACING INSIDE WASHROOM LARGE GAP. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR
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Apr 16, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS ON SITE WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,IE BY USING ASTERISK( CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER) FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, EGGS, HAMBURGERS,STEAKS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR FACING INSIDE WASHROOM LARGE GAP. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR.
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Nov 7, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER METER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COMPRESSOR UNITS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT TOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 29, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR PREP COOLER AND ON SHELVES NEAR MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER METER IN BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON UNUSED COFFEE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SAFE AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOXES AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COMPRESSOR UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BULK CONTAINER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT TOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR SALAD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE LEAKING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARDS BETWEEN BOOTH AND CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ware Ranch Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ware Ranch Steak House on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ware Ranch Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Ware Ranch Steak House.
Has Ware Ranch Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ware Ranch Steak House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ware Ranch Steak House 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 Ware Ranch Steak House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ware Ranch Steak House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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