Passion House Cafe

328 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 19, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Passion House Cafe stretching back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Apr 19, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Passion House Cafe since Apr 19, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Passion House Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 19, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Mar 23, 2023

Reinspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SIDES AND ON INTERNAL TUBING.ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS/LOGS(2022-2023) ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST RECEIPT ON SITE DATED: 11/9/21. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT SHOWING SERVICE FROM LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINIG.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER.

Nov 16, 2021

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP NOT DISPENSING AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Passion House Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Passion House Cafe on file is from Apr 19, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Passion House Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Passion House Cafe.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Passion House Cafe 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 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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