Union Sushi

36-30 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Union Sushi has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus five before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up four times.

Union Sushi's latest score of 100 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 13, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Apr 16, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

06C

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 26, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Union Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Union Sushi on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Union Sushi?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Union Sushi.

How does Union Sushi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Union Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Union Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Union Sushi have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Union Sushi 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 Union Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Union Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.

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