Zia's Social
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Score
Zia's Social has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zia's Social trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 47.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN LINE AREA. TEMPERATURE WAS 74.6F. NO HOT WATER AT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION. TEMPERATURE WAS 77.3F. TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS RESTORED TO ABOVE 102 AT ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOK LINE AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEABY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOK LINE AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 OF 6 LIGHTBULBS BURNT OUT IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 12, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FAR END OF BAR CLOSEST TO WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS AT BAR STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPS AND STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UPSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT OPERATIONAL AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 4, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN REPAIRED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT OPERATIONAL AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zia's Social?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zia's Social.
Has Zia's Social's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zia's Social have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Zia's Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zia's Social is inspected around two times per year on average.
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