What is Uni Uni Bubble Tea's health inspection score?

Uni Uni Bubble Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Uni Uni Bubble Tea last inspected?

Uni Uni Bubble Tea was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Uni Uni Bubble Tea have?

Uni Uni Bubble Tea has 44 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Uni Uni Bubble Tea safe to eat at?

Yes, Uni Uni Bubble Tea has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Uni Uni Bubble Tea serve?

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

Official Health Record

Uni Uni Bubble Tea

Name: Uni Uni Bubble Tea
Address: 2171 S CHINA PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 90

2171 S CHINA PL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #94 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOK STATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE ODOR NOTED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ON STORAGE ROOM SHELF, IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, WINDOWSILLS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE ODOR NOTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE TOP AND SIDE DOORS MISSING FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LOWER SURFACES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE DUMPSTER BIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK DOES NOT FLOW FREELY; WATER SQUIRTS OUT FROM FAUCET; INSTRUCTRD TO CORRECT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (CARDBOARD BOXES) AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High4 Med8 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

9/100inspection score

−86 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BOXES ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53F AND ABOUT 1 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE INSIDE OF THE 2ND TOILET ROOM, MANAGER STATES "CAGE IS TO CATCH RODENTS". INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS. OBSERVED AN INSECT LIGHT LOCATED ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP NOR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON A SHELF IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER(RAW CHICKEN INSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER NOR AS A FOOD CONTAINER. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND KEEP ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER'S LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (CARDBOARD BOXES) AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−86 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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