Zanno's Fish & Chicken

1521 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Seafood

Last inspected: May 4, 2020

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Zanno's Fish & Chicken is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2020. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Zanno's Fish & Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 4, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 12 violations.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2020

Complaint

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector notes: 3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY RE-HEATING BEEF AND AU JUS IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE BEEF AND AU JUS WAS AT 108F. INSTRUCTED TO FACILITY TO ONLY PROPERLY REHEAT TCS FOODS ON THE STOVE TOP TO 165F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS THEN ONLY USE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 LB OF BEEF VALUED AT $20 DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARPET IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARPET. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT A ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

Inspector notes: 7-32-020(C) OBSERVED A ASHTRAY WITH A PREVIOUSLY USED CIGARETTE IN THE ASHTRAY LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND REMOVE THE ASHTRAY. MANAGER REMOVED THE ASHTRAY DURING THE INSPECTION. 7-32-020(C).

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #19.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jan 17, 2020

License

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zanno's Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zanno's Fish & Chicken on file is from May 4, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zanno's Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zanno's Fish & Chicken.

Has Zanno's Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zanno's Fish & Chicken have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zanno's Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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