Passion House Cafe #3

1200 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Passion House Cafe #3 three times, with records going back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 1, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER SCALED FROM 0-220F TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT IN THE LOG BOOK IS DATED FROM 2021. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT A MINIMUM OF 2 TIMES A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Aug 14, 2019

License

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CONCRETE BEHIND THE PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT WALLS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Passion House Cafe #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Passion House Cafe #3 on file is from Nov 1, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Passion House Cafe #3?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Passion House Cafe #3.

Has Passion House Cafe #3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Passion House Cafe #3 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Passion House Cafe #3 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 Passion House Cafe #3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Passion House Cafe #3 is inspected about once every two years on average.

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