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‘Vermin infestation’ closes popular Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse location in Marina Del Rey
California Post ^ | 2/19/26 | Katie Jerkovich

Posted on 02/19/2026 9:41:32 PM PST by Libloather

A “vermin infestation” has forced a well-known steakhouse in Marina Del Rey to shut its doors.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse — a spot that charges diners more than $70 dollars for a filet and $20 bucks for cocktail was shut down on Feb. 17, according to the Los Angeles County Public Health Department.

During the inspection of the upscale establishment, the health inspectors found several violations. Two of the five violations were categorized as “Major.” The two major violations were for “no insects, rodents, birds or animals present” and “food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized.”

The other violations included equipment storage and structure upkeep … but they were not major issues.

“The results of our latest health inspection do not reflect our commitment to running a clean and safe restaurant. We complied with the health department’s decision to close the restaurant following pest activity confined to a small area of the restaurant and have actively worked with our pest control provider to address the issue,” a rep for the restaurant told The Post.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Food; Local News
KEYWORDS: california; californication; infestation; marinadelrey; steakhouse; vermin

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Oh, that can't be good for business. Just tried Whataburger for the first time in 40 years. Good for another 40.
1 posted on 02/19/2026 9:41:32 PM PST by Libloather
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“no insects, rodents, birds or animals present”

At first, it reads like NOT having varmints present was the violation.

2 posted on 02/19/2026 9:46:44 PM PST by jimtorr
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To: Libloather

The 4 legged varmints or the 2 legged ‘Rats?


3 posted on 02/19/2026 9:47:20 PM PST by Greg123456
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To: Libloather

Probably hard to maintain a pest-free environment surrounded by homeless encampments.


4 posted on 02/19/2026 9:49:10 PM PST by SpaceBar
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To: Libloather

I’ve been to Ruth’s Chris about 3-4 times (Never paid for one myself), and was STILL not impressed. Am I missing something?


5 posted on 02/19/2026 10:01:11 PM PST by FrankRizzo890
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To: SpaceBar

>homeless encampments
>Marina del rey

Thanks for winning two awards today: “I am an idiot” and “Opening my mouth about a place I know nothing about”


6 posted on 02/19/2026 10:02:02 PM PST by mitchjackson1972 (End usury - It's OK to be white - https://ussliberty.org/)
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To: SpaceBar

Obviously.


7 posted on 02/19/2026 10:07:51 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: mitchjackson1972

Marina del Rey is generally considered a safe, affluent coastal community with a crime rate 53% below the national average. While violent crime is low at roughly 194 per 100,000 residents, the area has faced recent, localized concerns regarding crime related to a large, long-term homeless encampment, including reported burglaries and theft.


8 posted on 02/19/2026 10:08:44 PM PST by SpaceBar
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To: FrankRizzo890

My husband and I ate at Ruth Chris’s restaurant in San Antonio and we thought the food was less than average and way overpriced. Not a fan.


9 posted on 02/19/2026 10:10:28 PM PST by texas_mrs (Happy the Russians tricked me into voting for Trump again. )
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To: Libloather
That's a shame.

I was just going to stop by the Fifth Third Bank and get some money, and eat at Ruth's Chris' Steak House.

10 posted on 02/19/2026 10:13:22 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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https://www.foxla.com/news/marina-del-rey-residents-frustrated-over-homeless-encampment

Sorry pal but that is like saying a fire in the bronx means brooklyn is in flames

If you look at the actual details in the above link it is an encampment along the 90 HWY which does lead into marina del rey eventually but the encampment itself is not inside the limits of MDR


11 posted on 02/19/2026 10:13:29 PM PST by mitchjackson1972 (End usury - It's OK to be white - https://ussliberty.org/)
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To: Libloather

I lived in Marina del Rey for years while my kids were in Jr. High and High School. Not a great school district so my son and daughter went to good Santa Monica schools courtesy of a dear friend who let me put a phone in her house in Santa Monica in case the school called. Also sent printed school stuff there.

The two towns were on the beach, easy for the kids to walk to school in good weather and just a few minutes drive. Those were wonderful years for us and for California.


12 posted on 02/19/2026 10:15:15 PM PST by Veto! (Trump is Superman)
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13 posted on 02/19/2026 10:16:16 PM PST by Allegra (We will not be emotionally blackmailed into backing off what we voted for. )
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To: Libloather

They must allow Democrats in.


14 posted on 02/19/2026 10:21:03 PM PST by Equine1952 (MM1SS SASOB)
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To: jimtorr

Yes - it’s very poorly written and/or edited.

That’s the state of American print journalism


15 posted on 02/19/2026 10:22:45 PM PST by PGR88
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To: FrankRizzo890

Morton’s or the Palm had better steak when I was living there, also the Pacific Dining Car downtown.


16 posted on 02/19/2026 10:23:38 PM PST by Orosius
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To: SpaceBar

Homeless camp out in Marina Del Rey.


17 posted on 02/19/2026 11:05:08 PM PST by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: FrankRizzo890

Ruth’s Chris is such a tongue-twister.
How did they arrive at that name?


18 posted on 02/20/2026 12:07:03 AM PST by Does so (☞"For English, press 2"...Dem☭¢rats)
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To: Libloather

You can always trust the accuracy of Katie Jerkovich...


19 posted on 02/20/2026 12:46:43 AM PST by OrangeHoof ("Our property is protected by two pitbulls. They love visitors, especially with marinara or garlic.")
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To: Libloather

Don’t mind the maggots, just eat your NY strip.


20 posted on 02/20/2026 1:19:12 AM PST by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity / )
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