PASS
Risk 1 (High)
INSTITUTO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 16, 2025
Canvass
License #4079753
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This school was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 16, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOUBLE DOORS (BOTH SETS) WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAPS UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN DOORS MAKING THEM NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF ETHER THE OUTER OR THE INNER SET OF DOORS. ALSO, THE DOOR BY THE ELEVATOR HAS A 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF THOSE DOUBLE DOORS TOO. MAINTAIN SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FIFTH (6 IN TOTAL) WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 3RD FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FIFTH (6 IN TOTAL) WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE 3RD FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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