Uni Uni

1415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Uni Uni, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 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 four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “all food employees have food handler training” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Uni Uni is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2591630 DATED MARCH 26 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #51 ENSURE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER AND TO #55 DECLUTTER BASEMENT. OBSERVED TOILET IN DOWNSTAIRS MEN'S SINGLE SERVICE TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH. OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ARE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILDUP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, AND ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE MANAGER HAD THE EMPLOYEE CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER IN 1 OF 3 SINGLE-PERSON TOILET ROOMS. TOILET IN DOWNSTAIRS TOILET ROOM LABELED MEN'S COULD NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.

Apr 24, 2023

License

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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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 CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLDUING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NORORVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOCK OF UNTREATED WOOD UNDERNEATH PIP IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 3 DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uni Uni last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uni Uni on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uni Uni?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uni Uni.

Has Uni Uni's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uni Uni have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uni Uni 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uni Uni is inspected around two times per year on average.

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