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NameRUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Address7007 FAYETTEVILLE RD.
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27713
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 2/26/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsThermometers calibration checked in ice bath; both read 32F EHS cleaned and sanitized thermometer and probe at start and throughout the inspection PIC mentioned that renovations will be happening soon in the kitchen area. Before any renovation begins, please contact the department for application and approval. Email: Food@dconc.gov Phone: 919-560-7800 *Educational visit scheduled for March 27,2026 at 12pm.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Observed proportioned oysters stored directly underneath raw beef in the meat tall reach-in cooler. When storing food stored food according to its final cook temperature. CDI, the storage order was corrected
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils- Pf Several cleaned metal containers were found with the stickers still attached. Also noted, food debris on dishes stored as clean in the dish pit area. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI, PIC placed dirty dishes back at the dish machine.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Observed an opened carton of half-n-half and whole milk that lacked date marking indicating when the product wasopened. Refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as well as READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT that has been opened and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days and may not exceed the manufacturer’s use-by date. CDI, PIC stated that both were opened last nights. Yesterday's dated was added
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) Outdoor lighting observed coming in from the bottom of the door frame. Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Repair or replace the door sweep
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables- C - Observed washed asparagus wrapped in it's original band. Also noted, washed strawberries stored in its original container at the line. Except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form. Once produce is washed, do not store in original container or packages as residual can be left behind
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required- C Observed several metal containers tightly stacked wet. Allow all equipment and utensils to air dry completely before stacking. Cross stack dishes to properly air dry.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) REPEAT Nearly all reach-ins gaskets were torn. Repair needed of the handle on the chest freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces- C- Stained gasket observed on the tall reach-in freezer. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. If gasket can no longer be cleaned; replace the gasket.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions- C - Cleaning needed of the walls at the dish pit and dust accumulation on side wall. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) During the inspection, employee's cell phone and charger was found stored on the dishes drying rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.