RUTHIE'S
7077 ELMORE AVE, DAVENPORT, IA, 52807
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Scott County (Davenport)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Routine inspection conducted at the facility on 09/18/2026. The facility has a certified food protection manager, employee illness reporting agreement policy, and a procedure to respond to norovirus/bodily fluids. Items mentioned above were corrected on-site at the time of inspection. Facility manager agrees to ensure staff stay diligent on ensuring items prepared in house are discarded within 7 days, with date of preparation counting as day 1. No additional follow-up necessary at this time. Any questions can be sent to Raymond.Miller@scottcountyiowa.gov
Violations (4)
- 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Three knives on the clean knife container near the walk in freezer had small amount of leftover food debris. Containers that hold flour and various dry storage items. Corrected by: voluntarily re-washing, rinsing, and sanitizing items.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: One container of soup dated 9/7 and another container of cream sauce dated 9/11. Corrected by: voluntarily discarding.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 6-501.111(A)(B)(D)Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Excessive amount of fruit flies in the bar area. Corrected by: Facility has been working on addressing this issue and have items on order to address drains.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
- 4-501.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several cutting boards throughout the kitchen showed excess ware and scoring. Corrected by: voluntarily discarding and obtaining new cutting boards from the downstairs kitchen.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.