RUIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2410 S Leavitt (2200W), CHICAGO, IL 60608 · School

21 inspections

1. CanvassJan 14, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR TO LUNCHROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
   • 55. 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
   • 56. 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. CanvassFeb 21, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassFeb 5, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. 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. CanvassApr 21, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 2. 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. CanvassApr 26, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 55. 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. CanvassMay 7, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 55. 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
   • 56. 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. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 24, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 53. 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. CanvassFeb 18, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 10. 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).
   • 53. 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. CanvassFeb 25, 2019

   4 infractions

   • 5. 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.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN TURKEY LUNCHMEAT IN A PAN OF COOL WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER. COS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST. FLOOR BOYS, AND GIRLS RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. 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. CanvassApr 3, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 34. 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. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 23, 2017

    0 infractions

12. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 19, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 14. 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. CanvassMay 12, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 26. 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.
    • 38. 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. CanvassFeb 18, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 27. 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.
    • 35. 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. CanvassApr 30, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.
    • 35. 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.
    • 38. 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. CanvassApr 22, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. 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.
    • 37. 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. CanvassApr 29, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 38. 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. CanvassDec 13, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE VENTILATION HOOD AND COOLER CONDENSER FAN IS DUSTY CLEAN SAID AREAS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE CLASS ROOMS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTALL EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.
    • 41. 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. CanvassOct 25, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 37. 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.
    • 38. 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. CanvassFeb 15, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 34. 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.
    • 38. 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. CanvassJun 15, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 10. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 36. 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.
    • 38. 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.