Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar

230 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON COOK LINE: CHICKEN AT 46.0F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F, FISH AT 46.0F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 45.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $105. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH, CHICKEN, AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING THE TATED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: TWO DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP AT 46.8F AND DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP AT 47.5F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS PUT THROUGH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES ICE IS USED TO COOL SUSHIMI FISH WHICH IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST IN VENT ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND COOLER CONTAINING NON-TCS ITEMS UNDERNEATH ROBOTA GRILL MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jan 10, 2025

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON ICE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Union Sushi & 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 & 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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