PIEROGI GRILL & STEAKHOUSE
1535 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine run 4 times, 0ppm for chlorine. Employee set up triple sink with chlorine measuring 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 21 dead insects in walk in cooler near ice machine
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches inside center non-working ovens at cook line, 9 egg casings inside non-working oven, , 1 egg casing inside non-working reach in cooler by double sink
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor next to unused oven in front storage area near bar.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Items placed in cooler at 11:00: cooked chicken (46F- Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 38F at 2:45; cooked pasta (45F – Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 41F at 2:45, cucumber salad (44F – Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 41F at 2:45. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and grease. Interior of freezer in storage room. Interior of microwave on cook line. Deli slicer in deli area. Heavy grease accumulation under shelf above steam table on cook line. Cutting board stained and heavily soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hot or cold water at hand wash sink.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of hard boiled eggs stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water available in deli area.
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine soiled.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back storage room.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 22 dead roaches inside non-working ovens 2 dead roaches near dish machine floor 2 dead roaches inside non-working reach in cooler by double sink 2 dead roaches behind double sink 1 dead roach on bottom shelf in dry storage area
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in walk in freezer and cooler. Walk in freezer door sheet metal peeling. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door in storage area and dishwashing areas has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris and grease on cook line floor under and between equipment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in doorway of walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator provided email copy of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.