⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

YOUTH CONNECTION CHARTER SCHOOL

(Also Known As: CCA ACADEMY)

1231 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 3676367

12
Total Inspections
8
Passed
4
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 3, 2025 Inspection

September 3, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 24, 2024 Inspection

September 24, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND INSECT GLUE TRAP CONNECTED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 20, 2023 Inspection

September 20, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME O...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 18, 2023 Inspection

September 18, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERS...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 11, 2023 Inspection

September 11, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 22, 2022 Inspection

September 22, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 22, 2021 Inspection

September 22, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 17, 2020 Inspection

September 17, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE STAFF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 21, 2018 Inspection

February 21, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM OVEN ,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER AND WHEEL BASES.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 15, 2018 Inspection

February 15, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH NO COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH DUE TO AN EX...(+7 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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