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INSTITUTO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

INSTITUTO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER ACADEMY 2520 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 School
October 16, 2025 Canvass License #4079753
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
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.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
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.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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