SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TRIBU CAFFE CORP.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

3856 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 1, 2025 · passed

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2025
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

SEP 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

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.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

JUN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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