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ZIA'S LAGO VISTA

3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ZIA'S LAGO VISTA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555271

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243855

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEAL TO WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN.MUST REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND PLASTER AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243850

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064355

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938221

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1779215

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: 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.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE STATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424784

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REAR COFFEE STATION EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460109

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHEN PLATES AND CUPS STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN PUNCTURING TIP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106941

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIA'S LAGO VISTA · 3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM POP GUN HOLDER, BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR CAGE AT SECOND FLOOR,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR GREASE TRAPS ARE COVERED WITH WOOD PAINTED PANELS. MANAGER AWAITING FOR METAL COVERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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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