Ruiz Elementary School

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Inspections

1. Jan 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR TO LUNCHROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN FRONT DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENT AND FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2. Feb 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN FLOOR SURFACE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE STUDENT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

4. Apr 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN NUGGETS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

5. Apr 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH ROOM UNDER THE TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

6. May 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA AND A 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE DINING AREA NOT IN USE(SIGNS ON THE DOORS NOT TO USE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

7. Feb 24, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

8. Feb 18, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12(A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MODULAR BUILDING (PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSES BUILDING). HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 67.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED SODEXO MAGIC POLICY FOR CLEAN UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT IT DOES NOT STATE WHICH CHEMICAL/DISINFECTANT IS TO BE USED. THE ENG. HAS A-456 ll ON PREMISES WHICH IS NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISINFECTANT THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN TURKEY LUNCHMEAT IN A PAN OF COOL WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER. COS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST. FLOOR BOYS, AND GIRLS RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN LUNCHROOM, ONE OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE OTHER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /REMOVE DUST FROM THESE CEILING VENTS.

10. Apr 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT SERVING LINE AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

11. May 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. May 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT #2050250 DATED 5/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:(14)#26 OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN MODULAR UNIT FOR 2 PRE-K CLASSES WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWLS (55.7-57.6F). MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. TODAY DURING REINSPECTION NOTED HOT WATER TANK IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGE TO INNER LINING UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HANDWASHING IN BOYS/GIRLS WASHROOM AT WASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

13. May 12, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM IN MODULAR UNIT FOR 2 PRE-K CLASSES WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWLS (55.7-57.6F). MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INCREASE WATER PRESSURE TO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1ST WASHBOWL OF 3RD FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM AND RESTORE WATER TO 2ND WASHBOWL IN SAME AREA.

14. Feb 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS ON THE 1ST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE BOYS 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCES ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BOYS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CAULK IS NEEDED AROUND A WASHBOWL IN THE FACULITY WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

15. Apr 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INCREASE PRESSURE ON RIGHT FOUNTAIN NEAR BOYS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. ADJUST TIMER ON BRADLEY SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

16. Apr 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND A HOLE IN WALL NEAR DOORWAY OF MODULAR BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FIRST FLOOR FACULTY WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

17. Apr 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR IN MODULAR BUILDING HAS CRACKED TILE IN HALLWAY IN THREE SECTIONS; REPAIR FLOOR OR REPLACE TILE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT LOWER WALL IN BOYS WASHROOM (THIRD FLOOR NORTH); REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM (SECOND FLOOR NORTH).

18. Dec 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE WALK IN COOLER REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS SOME MILDEW ON THE PAPER STICKERS, REMOVE STICKERS AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THE VENTILATION HOOD AND COOLER CONDENSER FAN IS DUSTY CLEAN SAID AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE CLASS ROOMS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTALL EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      THERE IS ARE NUMEROUS BOTTLES OF IMPROPERLY STORED CLEANING SUPPLIES IN THE CLASS ROOMS; PROPERLY STORE ALL APPROVED AND PROPERLY LABELED CLEANING SUPPLIES.

19. Oct 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HOT WATER BOOSTER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. BROKEN WALL VENT IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM 1ST FLOOR SOUTH. INATRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AND FOOD STORE ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PAINT OR REPLACE THE STAINED OR BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. BOYS TOILET ROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR NORTH, ALL THE TOILET DIVIDERS ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINR OR REPLACE THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE BUILDING HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

20. Feb 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BOILER ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.DRIPPING WATER ON TO THE FLOOR. ALSO THE PIPE UNDER 0NE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY SALAD LINE LEAKING WATER ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTD.TO REPLACE THE PIPES SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. THE FAUCET AT THE ONE SINK IS LEAKING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

21. Jun 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVER FLOWING AT OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK POOLING ALL OVER FLOOR.ENGINEER UNCLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIRED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED AREA DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LID OF MOTOR ON DISH MACHINE,RUSTY STALL DIVIDER IN 2ND & 3RD FL. BOY'S.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM & PRE-K 119.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN 2ND FL.MECHANICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASES IN KITCHEN AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,CEILING TILE(KITCHEN).MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN SOME TOILET ROOMS,PRE-K 119,DISH MACHINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE & FAUCET IN PREP AREA,DISH AREA HAND SINK LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 1ST FL. MOP SINK & HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR,2ND FL. GIRL'S HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES ON HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.