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Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

March 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 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.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 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.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 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.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST IN VENT ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 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.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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