Zia's Social
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2021
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Zia's Social stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 14, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Zia's Social dates to Dec 14, 2021.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Zia's Social's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 14, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR AND ADJACENT TO SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. (PREVIOUSLY ISSUED 09-20-2019) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SLT, SUGAR ETC)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO WATER LINE ACCESSIBLE TO ICE CREAM FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
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Mar 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR AND ADJACENT TO SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.FIRST INFORMED ON 9/20/2019,SEE REPORT #2312682
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVEN NOT FULLY UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE OVEN UNDER HOOD
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Sep 20, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR AND ADJACENT TO SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP/BAR/WASHROOMS AREA.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS REUSABLE BOTTLES USED FOR WATER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LONG BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SAID BOTTLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE ICE SCOOP FROM ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ARE TO BE USED AS STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE/NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed glass reusable bottles used for water service. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain a brush to properly clean the interior of said bottles.
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR DOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND REMOVE TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. 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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PIZZA PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE GARAGE AND BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED/ORGANIZED.
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABEL, STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA BEHIND COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN EMPLOYEES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR HOLDER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH COVER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR, DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/MAKE THEROMETERS VISIBLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ALL SCOOPS.
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Jun 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER SUPPLY TO COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT OR REPAIR PIPINGS INTO THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ALLOW WATER TO FLOW INTO THE DRAINS AND NOT ON THE FLOOR (BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE DRAINS).
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Jun 11, 2013
License
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE SERVICE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MAY NOT USE THE BAR UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS INSTALLED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.
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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: NOTED FRONT DOOR AND WINDOW BY THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED DISH WASH MACHINE, AT THE REAR, NOT SET UP TO PROPERLY TEST THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZER STRENGTH (CHEMICAL SANITIZER). MUST HAVE EQUIPMENT RUNNING WITH TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER BEFORE USE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. PREMISES PLANS TO PREPARE HAMBURGERS ETC. MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT NON FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN DRY AND CLEAN. MUST ALSO PROVIDE MISSING SCREWS AT THE GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR OF FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.ALSO NOTED BRICK WALLS AT THE PREP AREAS (KITCHEN BY THE PIZZA OVEN AND BY SODA/WAITRESS STATION). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH WALLS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COVING ON WALL BASE BY THE SODA/WAITRESS STATION AT THE REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK (MIXING VALVE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ONE OF FIVE TOILETS AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH WEEDS ALONG WALL AT THE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF PREMISES AT ALL TIMES
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT ALL THE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS OF PREMISE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zia's Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zia's Social on file is from Dec 14, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zia's Social?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zia's Social.
Has Zia's Social's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zia's Social have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zia's Social means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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