Youth Challenge Academy

Bldg 13505 East 16Th St, Fort Stewart, GA 31315

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Youth Challenge Academy stretching back to 2024. Youth Challenge Academy was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Youth Challenge Academy scores about where you'd expect for a Georgia restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed sandwiches inside of bag lunches being held above 41F. According to staff lunch is served at 11am and sandwiches were placed in the bag at approximately 10:00am.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes were stacked while still wet. CA: Dishes should be stored in a manner that will allow them to self drain while air drying. COS: Employee stacked dishes that were wet stacked in the pyramid method.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed that both areas were dishwasher area and dry storage area had an excessive amount of items to include dishes, utensils, and broken equipment. If items are no longer needed for the operation of the facility it will need to be removed. All broken equipment will need to be fixed or removed from establishment.

511-6-1.07(5)(n)

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine. Need to drain the ice machine and clean the interior of the ice machine. Manager stated they will clean the ice machine today.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed BBQ Chicken (fully cooked) in warmer being stored below 135F. COS: All chicken placed back and oven to reheat. Once removed from oven at end of inspection the inspector checked multiple pieces of chicken and observed all of the chicken was 160F or higher.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Youth Challenge Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Youth Challenge Academy on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Youth Challenge Academy?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Youth Challenge Academy.

Has Youth Challenge Academy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Youth Challenge Academy have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Youth Challenge Academy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Youth Challenge Academy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Youth Challenge Academy is inspected around three times per year on average.

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