Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar

230 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 22, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar dates to Apr 22, 2011.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SUSHI COOLERS DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 SUSHI COOLERS AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOORS NEED A DOOR HANDLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA CLEAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar on file is from Apr 22, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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