What is Tribe's health inspection score?

Tribe has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tribe last inspected?

Tribe was last inspected on April 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tribe have?

Tribe has 17 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tribe safe to eat at?

Yes, Tribe has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tribe serve?

Tribe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tribe

Name: Tribe
Address: 1239 W LAKE ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 100

1239 W LAKE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 99/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med1 Basic

7 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE PREP COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE IN-COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK-IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2 LBS OF OX TAILS AT 51.5F, 2 LBS OF STEAK AT 52.4F, AND 1 LBS OF BACON AT 53.3F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DISHWASHER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−42 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF 2 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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