Tribecca's Sandwich Shop

2949 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

American

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tribecca's Sandwich Shop has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tribecca's Sandwich Shop is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINK AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM SPLASH OR SPILLAGE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FABRIC TENSION BELTS USED TO SECURE TABLE-MOUNTED OVEN TO BE SOILED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FABRIC TENSION BELTS WITH EQUIPMENT MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING OF BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRAIN PLUMBING OF LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Jan 16, 2025

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF POTATO FLOUR IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GANGWAY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT WITH LEAVES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

May 9, 2022

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tribecca's Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tribecca's Sandwich Shop on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tribecca's Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tribecca's Sandwich Shop.

Has Tribecca's Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tribecca's Sandwich Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tribecca's Sandwich Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tribecca's Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tribecca's Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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