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Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy

2520 S Western Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 16, 2025

2

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 16, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, 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.
  2. #51PLUMBING 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.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE KITCHEN'S WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 16, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy — questions

Did Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy pass its last health inspection?
Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy at 2520 S Western Ave was inspected on Oct 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: 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
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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