What is Uni Grill's health inspection score?

Uni Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Uni Grill last inspected?

Uni Grill was last inspected on August 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Uni Grill have?

Uni Grill has 35 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Uni Grill safe to eat at?

Uni Grill has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Uni Grill serve?

Uni Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Uni Grill

Name: Uni Grill
Address: 3500 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 81

3500 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #483 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Aug 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PRE TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PRE TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ABOVE MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILIY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2600243 ON 08/15/2024. #44. OBSERVED POTS, PANS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE OF BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL POTS, PANTS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES. #44. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. #45. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWE

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS USED FOR CUTTING STORED BEHIND PIPES ON THE PREPARATION TABLE AND SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE AND WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED POTS, PANS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE OF BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL POTS, PANTS, AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (SPOONS, FORKS, AND PLATES) AND NAPKINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CURRING BOARD IN REAR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY CRACKED AND SPLIT IN THE CENTER, CREATING A LARGE CRFEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UN-USED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD POTS AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATIONS OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET OF WATER IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LOOSE PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FAN NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE BATHROOM IN BACK OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BATHROOM.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A LINER FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.REMOVE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT KITCHEN SIDE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−27 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR AND SMOOTHIE/COFFEE PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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