Buzz Cafe

1800 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Buzz Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Buzz Cafe's latest score of 55 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spoons and utensils inside of the handwashing sink in the coffee prep area. Corrective action; PIC removed items from handwashing sink during the inspection.

46.825(a)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of handwashing soap, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrective action; PIC placed label on handwashing soap bottle during the inspection.

46.1002

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (muffins, brownies) in the closed-display case are is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.

46.422

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Observed gaps in the basement trap door, which are outer openings in the facility and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Non-NSF approved toaster observed at prep area. - Non-NSF approved microwave observed in kitchen. - Non-NSF approved mini fridge observed in coffee area. - Closed display case in coffee area non-operational and used as storage. - Observed the lid on the chest freezer loose/damaged hinges in the basement storage area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed rust and dust on lower shelving racks in the basement prep area. - Observed dust and debris on lower shelving surfaces in the coffee prep and basement prep areas. - Observed grimes and food residue on the interior surfaces of the under-counter mini fridge on the coffee prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Restroom lacks lidded receptacle for disposal of sanitary napkins/items. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed dust and debris on the floor perimeters and in between equipment in the coffee prep area. - Observed dust, debris, and dead cockroaches on the floor perimeters in the basement prep and storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

May 17, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the coffee prep area being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

In-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice scooper in the ice machine observed in direct contact with the ice and not having handle stored above the ice. Employee

46.302

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Spoons for customers observed inverted and shall be kept so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided. New Violation.

46.775

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Non-NSF approved drying rack observed at warewash area. Non-NSF approved toaster observed at prep area. Non-NSF approved microwave observed in kitchen. Non-NSF approved mini fridge observed in coffee area. Closed display case in coffee area non-operational and used as storage. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed directly on the floor in the basement prep area and coffee service area. Brooms should be elevated in a designated space. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buzz Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buzz Cafe on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buzz Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buzz Cafe.

Has Buzz Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buzz Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buzz Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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