⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BETTY SHABAZZ INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL

(Also Known As: BETTY SHABAZZ ACADEMY)

7823 S ELLIS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 1982055

23
Total Inspections
14
Passed
6
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2025 Inspection

October 31, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. 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 PREVE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2024 Inspection

October 7, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA HAS LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2023 Inspection

October 20, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOORS NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2022 Inspection

October 19, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SEVERAL URINALS INN 3RD FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2022 Inspection

October 12, 2022• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANA...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2022 Inspection

October 7, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL URINALS IN 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR BOY'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER; OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOY'S ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2021 Inspection

October 12, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1st 3-DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2020 Inspection

February 24, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ADEQUATE SANITIZER. SANITIZER ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2019 Inspection

March 5, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2019 Inspection

February 5, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2018 Inspection

April 11, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF COOLER IN KITCHEN. PAINT SHELVES IN SEASONING STORAGE AREA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2016 Inspection

April 25, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON T...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2015 Inspection

May 12, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2015 Inspection

April 29, 2015• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 80 OR MORE RODENT DROP...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2014 Inspection

June 4, 2014• Consultation• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN SUPPLY CLOSET NEXT TO BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2014 Inspection

May 16, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN SUPPLY CLOSET NEXT TO BOYS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2013 Inspection

June 10, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GASKETS ON MILK COOLER.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2013 Inspection

May 31, 2013• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MILK COOLER 46.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2012 Inspection

July 27, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN STUDENT DINING ROOM.MUST SHIELD.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2012 Inspection

June 8, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES MILK COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F O...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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