Conditional

Zia's Social

6158 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 3, 2026

Zia's Social was last inspected on February 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 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)

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slow drainage at handwashing sink in the pizza area. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 of 6 lightbulbs burnt out in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located at far end of bar closest to windows. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops at bar stored directly in ice bins. Instructed to remove ice scoops and store outside of ice chests.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on doors of prep cooler located in pizza prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on cook line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacles inside upstairs unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of standing water in basement. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lightbulb in hood in rear prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on ceiling in rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found exhaust vent not operational at employee restroom.must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found exhaust vent not operational at employee restroom.must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.