Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2013, Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE & ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM BUCKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT MOPSINK AND TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3- GALLONS COOKED SOUP-51.4F AND 2.5LBS. COOKED RICE-44.6F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 27.5LBS.$40(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISK ON THE MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND SLIMY BLACK BUILD UP AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO ICE .MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600853 8/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS ON SITE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT MOPSINK AND TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM BUCKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE & ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED SWEET POTATOES IN REAR OF FACILITY BEHIND DOOR NEAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS COVERED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS ON SITE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 14, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED PREP COOLER OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT FUNCTION, AND THE PH TESTER IS LOW ON BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS SUSHI, WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE TO ALL MENU VERSIONS FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE FISH WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES 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 KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE INDICATING FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SUSHI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT FUNCTION, AND THE PH TESTER IS LOW ON BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 8, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW SUCH AS SUSHI AND POKE WITHOUT COMPLETE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL RAW ITEMS ON VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES ON DOORS OF COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN SUSHI SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN SUSHI SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION RECORDS OR DOCUMENTATION FOR SUSHI FISH DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PARASITE DESTRUCTION RECORDS FROM THE SUSHI SUPPLIER IDENTIFYING THE FISH IS SOLD FROZEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LAB REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LAB REPORT VERIFYING THE PH LEVELS FOR SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON BEING THAWED OUT INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT INSIDE OF THE VACUUM PACKAGED SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM VACUUM PACKAGED SEAL BEFORE THAWING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Oct 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TOFU AT 46.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 49,5F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.1F, COOKED RICE AT 50.1-86.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $103. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WOODEN CABINETS BEHIND THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Sep 30, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR OF THE SUSHI DISPLAY/PREP UNIT, BY THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. COVERD BRICK WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND TWO METAL BRICKS HOLDING THE SMALL CHARCOAL GRILL ARE IN POOR REPAIR,EXTREMELY DIRTY,POROUS,PITTED AND UNEVEN UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED EVERYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 55.6F TOP PART OF THE UNIT, 49.6F TO 50F BOTTOM PART.POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UINT:FRESH EGGS,QUAIL EGGS,TOFU ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WERE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE UNIT: TOFU DICED AT TEMP OF 49.2F, SLICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 50F;BOILED PEELED QUAIL EGGS AT TEMP OF 45.5F IN WATER. FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 51.2F.COOKED WHITE RICE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 73.6F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINATIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUND 10,VALUE,30. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES .OBSERVED MALE WORKER SMOKING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WENT BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR GRABBED WITH BARE HANDS MADE SUSHI FROM THE CUTTING BOARD AND PLACED INSIDE TO GO CONTAINER. NO HAND WASHING NOR GLOVED HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CRTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOOD WER PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE NOR POSTED ON PREMISES.A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLE AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM10-13-15,REPORT #1454241 #32- RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SUSHI BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES TODAY 9-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-909
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR OF THE SUSHI DISPLAY/PREP UNIT, BY THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. COVERD BRICK WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND TWO METAL BRICKS HOLDING THE SMALL CHARCOAL GRILL ARE IN POOR REPAIR,EXTREMELY DIRTY,POROUS,PITTED AND UNEVEN UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED EVERYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE.OBSERVED A MALE WORKER SMOKING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE(VAPING) IN DINING ROOM BY THE SUSHI BAR WHERE FOOD WAS BEING HANDLED AND CUSTOMER EATING IN DINIG AREA. NO SMOKING INCLUDED ELCTRONIC CIGARETTE ALOWED IN PUPLIC PLACE. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 FIRST OFFENSE FOR YEAR 2016
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: POSTING OF SIGNS. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN GIVEN AND POSTED AT FRONT DOOR CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-020(A)
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.3 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL CORRECTED AND MAINTAINING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE 56.9 DEGREES, EGGS 5 DOZEN 55.9 DEGREES, RAW CHICKEN 5 POUNDS 57.5 DEGREES, RICE 10 POUNDS 62.3 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DENATURED AND DISGARDED AT THIS TIME.. TOTAL VALUE $200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 55 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WORN, TORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SUSHI BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK(SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 10, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install backflow preventer at ice machine waterline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro.
Has Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uni Sushi Bristo — Uni Sushi Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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