Pass

Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy

2520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

School ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 16, 2025

Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy was last inspected on October 16, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 16, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: No lighting inside the kitchen's walk in freezer. Instructed to provide lighting and maintain a well lit area.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/2 inch gap between the rear exit doors. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.