Tribu Caffe
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
95
Score
Tribu Caffe has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tribu Caffe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 6, 2023
License
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tribu Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tribu Caffe on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tribu Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tribu Caffe.
Has Tribu Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tribu Caffe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tribu Caffe 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 Tribu Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tribu Caffe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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