Ida's Cafe

1732 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Ida's Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Ida's Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food (bacon, tomatoes, deli meat) prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the under-counter refrigerator in the basement food prep area, was not date marked. Corrective action: All time temp foods were date marked during the time of inspection.

46.385(b)

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

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the basement food prep area observed needing to resealed and caulked, flush to the wall. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Dust and debris observed on the table holding coffee equipment. -Ice accumulation observed in the reach in freezer. -Food and debris observed in the gasket of the closed display case. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not self closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -General perimeter floor cleaning needed on the basement stairs and in basement prep/ storage area. -Cleaning needed under and behind cooking equipment to remove food and debris. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

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

Inspector notes: Single used spoons were not inverted. New Violation.

46.774

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Note: PIC came at time of inspection.

46.102

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

Inspector notes: Domestic dish washer, cookware and reach-in freezer observed. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning need at coffee station and in all refrigerators and freezers to remove spills debris and accumulation of ice. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed on stairs and in basement prep area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vent in refrigeration in customer service area observed with dust. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.981(d)

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

Inspector notes: Single used spoons were not inverted. New Violation.

46.774

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Note: Cooking oil observed stored directly on the floor. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: Domestic dish washer, cookware and reach-in freezer observed. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning need at coffee station and stove top. Accumulation of ice observed in reach-in freezer. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning and organizing needed in basement prep area. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ida's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ida's Cafe on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ida's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ida's Cafe.

Has Ida's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ida's Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Ida's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ida's Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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