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Zanies Comedy Clubs

1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Other
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Zanies Comedy Clubs has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
82
Dec 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY ON SITE SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED FOR WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE TO APPROVE THIS PROCESS. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.
32
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT BAR BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM AT DOOR FRAME NEAR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE SURFACE BECOMES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SOAP SUDS COMING UP INTO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR WHILE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING IN ORDER TO AVOID A CROSS CONNECTION THAT ALLOWS SUDS TO COME INTO HAND WASH SINK.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
57
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. SEE VIOLATION #2.
1
52
Jan 27, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
95
Oct 6, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
41
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zanies Comedy Clubs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zanies Comedy Clubs on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zanies Comedy Clubs?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zanies Comedy Clubs.

Has Zanies Comedy Clubs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zanies Comedy Clubs have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zanies Comedy Clubs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zanies Comedy Clubs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zanies Comedy Clubs is inspected about once every two years on average.

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