Uni Uni Bubble Tea
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2013, Uni Uni Bubble Tea has 20 inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Uni Uni Bubble Tea on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE ODOR NOTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOK STATION.
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Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ON STORAGE ROOM SHELF, IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, WINDOWSILLS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE ODOR NOTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP AND SIDE DOORS MISSING FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE DUMPSTER BIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK DOES NOT FLOW FREELY; WATER SQUIRTS OUT FROM FAUCET; INSTRUCTRD TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (CARDBOARD BOXES) AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53F AND ABOUT 1 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BOXES ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND KEEP ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER'S LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON A SHELF IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE INSIDE OF THE 2ND TOILET ROOM, MANAGER STATES "CAGE IS TO CATCH RODENTS". INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS. OBSERVED AN INSECT LIGHT LOCATED ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP NOR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER(RAW CHICKEN INSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER NOR AS A FOOD CONTAINER. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (CARDBOARD BOXES) AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 25, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FLOWING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED AT THE PROPER PPM; MUST CORRECT. THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IS A 0 PPM; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE LOW TEMP CHEMICAL SANITIZER ATTACHED MUST DISPENSE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. ALSO TO CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX 312 746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG AND RESUME USING MACHINE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AND NOT STORED IN THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO LAW. ONE TOILET ROOM IS NOT IN OPERATION AS REQUIRED (1475 LIQUOR LICENSE ON PREMISES). TOILET ROOM HAD DAMAGE DONE TO THE WALLS SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND THE TOILET IS NOT CONNECTED/WORKING IN SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE TWO WORKING TOILETS IN WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE FRONT COUNTER DISCONNECTED AND COVERED WITH A METAL PLATE WITH A SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT ON TOP OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SINK MUST BE RECONNECTED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FLOWING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED AT THE PROPER PPM; MUST CORRECT. THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IS A 0 PPM; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE LOW TEMP CHEMICAL SANITIZER ATTACHED MUST DISPENSE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. ALSO TO CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX 312 746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG AND RESUME USING MACHINE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AND NOT STORED IN THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 17, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD AND DEBRIS. HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND LOW TEMP WEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE SLICER IS ON. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OF FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD STAINS.
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82
May 26, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKNG EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE OUT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENT IN WOMENS' TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND LOW TEMP WEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOTALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER KNOB AT REAR HAND SINK IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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78
Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA AT 53.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND A LETTER FAXED TO 312 746-8040 TO REQUEST THAT THE TAG BE REMOVED OR YOU CAN REQUEST BY EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE COOLER: FISH @ 48.2F, CLAMS @ 64.0F, SAUSAGE @ 47.0F. OTHER ITEMS ABOVE 40F INCLUDED BEEF, MUSSELS, SQUID AND CHICKEN. ALL ITEMS WERE DISGARDED FROM UNIT VALUE OF $300 AND WEIGHT 40LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: TWO REAR DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; A 1/2 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS; MUST SEAL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, LARGE POTS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, DEEP FREEZERS, DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM SPLATTER.
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Sep 10, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AREA OR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. 1 COMPARTMENT WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM SPLATTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uni Uni Bubble Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uni Uni Bubble Tea on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uni Uni Bubble Tea?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Uni Uni Bubble Tea.
Has Uni Uni Bubble Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uni Uni Bubble Tea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uni Uni Bubble Tea 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 Uni Uni Bubble Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uni Uni Bubble Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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