PIEROGI GRILL & STEAKHOUSE
1535 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Service scheduled for dish machine . Triple sink will be set up for use **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: – 2 live roaches in door hinge of small refrigerator . – 1 egg casing in door hinge of small refrigerator. Manager removed small refrigerator to outside . **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Cooked carrots 46 F , cooked noodles 47 F , cucumber salad sour cream 47 F , cooked chicken 49 F, cut lettuce 44 F , beef stroganoff 48 F , chicken soup 47 F , pooled eggs 48 F Cooked rice 50 F, mashed potatoes 47 F , sour cream 50 F, raw pork 46 F , cheese blintzes 46 -50 F in reach in cooler opposite steam table . No temperatures taken this day **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Complied : Deli slicer clean – interior of microwave clean – reach in freezer cleaned during inspection Time extended : cutting board stained **Time Extended**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in walk in freezer and cooler. Walk in freezer door sheet metal peeling. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door in storage area and dishwashing areas has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in doorway of walk-in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:58 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 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.