Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PIEROGI GRILL & STEAKHOUSE

1535 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 14, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3209238
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7976425
DBPR license6215987

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 14, 2022 3:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 15, 2022 9:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-41-4

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. -tested at 0ppm, Manager changed sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked sausage. Manager moved under sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -Inside kitchen at drain under three compartment sink and at drains on cooks line in front of stove and flip top cooler, water is backing up when three compartment sink and hand wash sink are used. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored hanging on rack inside dish machine area, above clean plates. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. -Hand wash sink is out of order near three compartment sink. Per manager to have repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. -Pierogi's packaged on site lacking ingredients label, stored inside reach in freezer in dining room for guest purchase. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. -Near walk in cooler and ice machine. Discussed with manager **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Throughout entire kitchen cooks line, prep areas and dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bag of bread crumbs stored on the floor inside storage room. Manager moved off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -To-Go boxes and lids stored on the floor in storage room. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.