What is Tribu Caffe Corp's health inspection score?

Tribu Caffe Corp has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tribu Caffe Corp last inspected?

Tribu Caffe Corp was last inspected on April 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tribu Caffe Corp have?

Tribu Caffe Corp has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tribu Caffe Corp safe to eat at?

Tribu Caffe Corp has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tribu Caffe Corp serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tribu Caffe Corp

Name: Tribu Caffe Corp
Address: 3856 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 73

3856 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/1/2025

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #669 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

Jun

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW DEMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES IN A GOOD REPAIR.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602185 ON 09/05/2024. #51. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AVAILABLE ON THE WATER LINES FOR THE THREE (3) COFFEE MACHINES AND ONE (1) ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABLE TO BE SERVICED AT THE WATER LINE FOR THESE MACHINES. #47. OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL AND BELOW 1 BURNER GRILL TO HAVE PLASTIC LINING STILL ATTACHACHED TO SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEEL AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LININGS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR PLAN IN PLACE FOR CLEANING UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS WELL AS A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CHICAGO ORDINANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OSBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS ATTICE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL AND BELOW 1 BURNER GRILL TO HAVE PLASTIC LINING STILL ATTACHACHED TO SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEEL AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LININGS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AVAILABLE ON THE WATER LINES FOR THE THREE (3) COFFEE MACHINES AND ONE (1) ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABLE TO BE SERVICED AT THE WATER LINE FOR THESE MACHINES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER PRESENT WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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