Uni Sushi & Steak

17191 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Uni Sushi & Steak appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Surprise restaurants (averaging 98), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed broken cove basing in the back storage area near the ice machine. Educated PIC that all floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
95
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uni Sushi & Steak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uni Sushi & Steak on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uni Sushi & Steak?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uni Sushi & Steak.

How does Uni Sushi & Steak compare to other restaurants in Surprise?

Uni Sushi & Steak most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Surprise average of 98.

Has Uni Sushi & Steak's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uni Sushi & Steak have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uni Sushi & Steak 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 Sushi & Steak inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uni Sushi & Steak is inspected around four times per year on average.