Did Betty Shabazz International Charter School pass its last health inspection?

Betty Shabazz International Charter School at 7823 S Ellis Ave was inspected on Oct 31, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Betty Shabazz International Charter School?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR NEAT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

Restaurant inspections / School

Betty Shabazz International Charter School

7823 S Ellis Ave, Chicago 60619 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 31, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 31, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR NEAT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MILK SPILLS INSIDE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MILK COOLER.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GIRLS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN, AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TILE ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR HAND WASHING SINK, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED CEILING IN HALLWAY NEAR LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 31, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 12, 2022	License Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 12, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2014	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2014	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Betty Shabazz International Charter School — questions

Did Betty Shabazz International Charter School pass its last health inspection?: Betty Shabazz International Charter School at 7823 S Ellis Ave was inspected on Oct 31, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Betty Shabazz International Charter School?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR NEAT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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