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Pierogi Kitchen

1856 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 29, 2026

Pierogi Kitchen was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroach on food container stored on rack in basement prep area. Must clean food contact surfaces at any time when contamination occurs. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Employee removed container and put it in the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 8-13-2026, report #2641192. #58- 2-102.13--observed no allergen training on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired food handler training certificates on site. Must provide food handler training for current food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no allergen training on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) previous core violation not corrected from 6-16-2026, report #2638597. #44-4-903.11 (a;b;d)--observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying. #49-4-601.11(b)--observed grease buildup and food debris on cooking equipment, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize. #55--6-501.114--observed unnecessary items, clutter, unused and broken equipment stored on floor in the front basement storage area. Instructed to remove. #55-6-501.11--observed numerous missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen prep area. Must repair. #56-4-202.18--observed heavy dust buildup on ventilation filters at hood in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain. #56-6-303.11--observed two burnt-out lights at ventilation hood located in main kitchen prep area. Must provide adequate lighting. Must correct all violations. Priority…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to have a person on site at all times with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired food handler training certificates on site. Must provide food handler training for current food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no allergen training on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14--observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in main kitchen prep area. Must store in sanitizing solution bucket when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)--observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)--observed grease buildup and food debris on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--observed unnecessary items, clutter, unused and broken equipment stored on floor in the front basement storage area. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11--observed numerous missing ceiling tiles missing in main kitchen prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13--observed torn baseboard under hand washing sink in basement prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18--observed heavy dust build up on ventilation filters at hood in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11--observed two burnt out lights at ventilation hood located in main kitchen prep area. Must provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired food handler training certificates on site. Must provide food handler training for current food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no allergen training on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical14 general5 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site at time of inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink at bar. Must provide.

      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 raw fish at improper cold holding temperature at 64f in prep cooler. Also observed numerous tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature such as pork, saurkraut with carrots and sausage, raw beef, raw sausage, mixed greens, eggs, cooked pierogi stuffed with cabbage, beef stew, cheese, mushroom pate with butter, cooked pasta, cooked fish, cooked potatoes and raw chicken all ranging from 46-69f in prep coolers. Time temperature control for safety foods must be at an internal temperature of 41f or below. Food discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $2,000. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 64f. Also observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 49f. Both prep coolers are located in main kitchen prep area. Ambient temperature must be at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11--observed food containers stored improperly on the floor in the prep area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in the prep cooler uncovered. Instructed to cover with food lids.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11--observed food handler prepping food with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in main kitchen prep area. Must store in sanitizing solution bucket when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12--observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container/food item in prep area. Instructed to stroe properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)--observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)--observed grease buildup and food debris on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12--observed debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--observed unnecessary items, clutter, unused and broken equipment stored on floor in the front basement storage area. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous missing ceiling tiles missing in main kitchen prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn baseboard under hand washing sink in basement prep area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two burnt out lights at ventilation hood located in main kitchen prep area. Must provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ventilation filters at hood in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2618677 DATED 6/5/25. ITEM #38 6-202.13 Fly traps mounted in prep kitchen above food and clean utensils. instructed to remove. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(beef, fish). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates on site. Must provide food handler training for current food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted from last inspection on 3/24/2026, report #2633019. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST NO SMOKING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES. 7-32-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. NO SMOKING SIGN shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place.

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in basement with a build-up of black slime substance above the ice stored below in the ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food (pork) in containers in the walk-in cooler with improper date marking with a prep date, but no discard date. Instructed to provide proper date marking for all time/temperature control for safety foods in cooler held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-35-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored improperly on the floor in the prep area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in the prep cooler uncovered. Instructed to cover with food lids.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container/food item in prep area. Instructed to stroe properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items, clutter, unused and broken equipment stored on floor in the front basement storage area. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2618677 DATED 6/5/25. ITEM #38 6-202.13 Fly traps mounted in prep kitchen above food and clean utensils,instructed to remove. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at 1st floor kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-0030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Found several cooked food containers ( potatoes, pork, chicken... ) in walk-in cooler held for than 1 day with no discard date, Instructed manager to provide discard date on all cooked TCS foods that is held in cooler for more than 24hours. Priority foundation violation 7-35-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Fly traps mounted in prep kitchen above food and clean utensils, instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with build up of black and pink slimy substance. Instructed manager to clean. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory reminder and disclosure on the menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate wastewater disposal in the basement of the facility. When water is drained in one compartment of the 3-compartment sink, another compartment floods. When water drains from the 3-compartment sink, wastewater also floods to the floor from the grease trap; it was observed that the mop sink in the basement is unable to drain. Instructed manager to service grease trap, 3-compartment sink, and mop sink. The technician arrived on site to clean the grease trap and remedy all wastewater violations. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  9. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 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 sinks in rear first floor prep area and rear part of basement prep area. 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 bag-in-a-box beverage system underneath waste pipe in basement. Instructed to correct so that beverages are not underneath waste pipe.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one missing lightbulb in hood over cook line in rear first floor prep area. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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