Zia's Lago Vista
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2021
86
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Zia's Lago Vista, the earliest from 2013. Zia's Lago Vista was last inspected on Jul 28, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Zia's Lago Vista's record stops at Jul 28, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zia's Lago Vista is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERAURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS REAPIRED DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY IS A LATE OPENER AND DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 15, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAUGES ON HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. MACHINE WAS RUN AND IS MAINTAINING 161F AT PLATES SURFACE, BUT GAUGES MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO REFLECT SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR MORE AT MANIFOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES IN BAR, KITCHEN, AND UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL ITEMS AND DRY GOODS INCLUDING FLOUR SUGAR SALT ETC. NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE MAIN BAR UNDER ICE BINS IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER ICE BINS AT BAR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AT SERVER STATION ACROSS FROM BAR. MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Jan 26, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. NO ICE NOTED ON FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Jan 19, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $46.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. DISH WASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (LATE OPENER).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. NO ICE NOTED ON FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT PIPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND CONNECTION PIPE ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZES AREAS WHERE THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED.
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Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY ON BRUNCH MENU. INCLUDE THE STATEMENT :"*THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ALONG WITH REMINDER STATEMENT OF "*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS POULTRY SEAFOOD AND SHELLFISH MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS". DISCLOSE WITH ASTERISK ON THE ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON BRUNCH MENU SUCH ASS EGG DISHES, BURGER, PANANI, BREAKFAST PIZZA ETC. ONLY ASTERISK THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID TO TOP OF BACK OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR ICE MACHINE NOT LINED UP CORRECTLY AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR CAUSING STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DRAIN LINE SO THAT IT DRAINS PORPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED IN HALLWAY ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE REPAIRED PROPERLY. ALL OPENING NEED TO BE CLOSED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BASE OF WALL WATER DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR BASE OF WALL.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY ON BRUNCH MENU. INCLUDE THE STATEMENT :"*THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ALONG WITH REMINDER STATEMENT OF "*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS POULTRY SEAFOOD AND SHELLFISH MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS". DISCLOSE WITH ASTERISK ON THE ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON BRUNCH MENU SUCH ASS EGG DISHES, BURGER, PANANI, BREAKFAST PIZZA ETC. ONLY ASTERISK THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ROUGH WOOD SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE LARGER MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE SURROUNDING WASHBOWLS AND TOILETS WITH NO OPEN CRACKS OR CREVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITH STANDING WATER. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND IN MENS ROOM NEXT TO TOILET STILL NOT SUFFICIENTLY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE OF BRICK MUST BE ABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED IN HALLWAY ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE REPAIRED PROPERLY. ALL OPENING NEED TO BE CLOSED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BASE OF WALL WATER DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR BASE OF WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID TO TOP OF BACK OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR ICE MACHINE NOT LINED UP CORRECTLY AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR CAUSING STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DRAIN LINE SO THAT IT DRAINS PORPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Sep 20, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BRUNCH MENU ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND POACHED EGGS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATIONAL/EXAMPLE HANDOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-27-18 #2243855. #55- OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NOTED BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW, ROUGH WOOD SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE LARGER MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE SURROUNDING WASHBOWLS AND TOILETS WITH NO OPEN CRACKS OR CREVICES.----- FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN.-----FLOORS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 12, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN THE SMALLER MEN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NORTH END COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PROVIDE WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS ON MOST ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, VEAL, AND COOKED SPINACH. OTHER ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BRUNCH MENU ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND POACHED EGGS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATIONAL/EXAMPLE HANDOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY WASH AND SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. BOTH WASH AND SANITIZER TEMPERATURE GAUGES BROKEN AND STUCK AT 150 F WHEN MACHINE IS ON OR OFF AND RUNNING THROUGH THE SANITIZING CYCLE. MUST REPAIR GAUGES TO PROPERLY DISPLAY ACCURATE WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-27-18 #2243855. #55- OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM THE INSPECTION ON 12-27-18 #2243855. REVIEWED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NOTED BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR THE BAR/SERVER LARGE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DUST. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP ICE ACCUMULATION. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNDER EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW, ROUGH WOOD SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE LARGER MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE SURROUNDING WASHBOWLS AND TOILETS WITH NO OPEN CRACKS OR CREVICES.-----CHIPPING PAINT AND FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT.-----FLOORS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS IN THE STAIR WELL TO THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK IT TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES DATE MARKING WITH MADE DATE.PROPER DATE MARKING WITH USE BY DATE SHOULD BE USED. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT KITCHEN HAND SINK AND HAND SINK BY PREP TABLE ARE NOT SEPARATED FROM FROM FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION (SPLASH GUARD) FOR POSSIBLE FOOD CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEAL TO WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN.MUST REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND PLASTER AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE DAMAGED ON SEVERAL PLACES ,SPECIALLY ON ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE CONDITION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS) MUST RELOCATE. FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OF DISH RACKS.(CLOTHES, ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0PPM CHORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE MACHINE IS BEING USED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIR AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CINTAS COMPANY ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. LIVE FUIT FLIES ON COFFEE STATION AREA AND BEHIND BAR AREA ON WALL SHELVING, INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY OR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY CINTAS COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/24/15 REPORT#1424784. 32 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. 38 THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY- BOTH IN MENS WASHROOM, WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWL AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS. 40 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE STATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY- BOTH IN MENS WASHROOM, WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWL AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED REAR COFFEE STATION EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REAR COFFEE STATION EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHEN PLATES AND CUPS STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN PUNCTURING TIP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER ABOVE THE BLADE GUARD DUE EMPLOYEES NOT FULLY DISASSEMBLING THE SLICER BEFORE CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO FULLY DISASSEMBLE THE MEAT SLICER AND WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 29, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA BY 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN,IN DISH ROOM BY THE SHELVES,AND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM POP GUN HOLDER, BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR CAGE AT SECOND FLOOR,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR GREASE TRAPS ARE COVERED WITH WOOD PAINTED PANELS. MANAGER AWAITING FOR METAL COVERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS,FIRST FLOOR; SOME OF METAL BEAMS ARE RUSTY, AND BASE OF METAL BEAMS WHICH IS WOOD IS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD AND VARNISH METAL BEAMS IN DINING ROOM. SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WASHROOMS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BAR IS TOO LONG, WATER SPILLS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DOESN'T SPILL WATER ON FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zia's Lago Vista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zia's Lago Vista on file is from Jul 28, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zia's Lago Vista?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Zia's Lago Vista.
Has Zia's Lago Vista's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zia's Lago Vista have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zia's Lago Vista means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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