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PIEROGI GRILL & STEAKHOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3413909
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8697314
DBPR license6215987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches inside oven not in use in kitchen 8 live roaches inside of oven under stove burners 1 dead roach under wash sink next to prep food area 1 live inside middle oven in cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: 1 live roach on door inside reach in cooler next to double sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor under shelf rack in dry storage area next to back door exit Approximately 47 rodent droppings on floor in storage area near front counter 5 rodent droppings on floor bar storage area – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: 2 rodent droppings in corner areas of in storage room 30 rodent droppings in front bar storage area **Time Extended**

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Approximately 40 dead roaches inside of oven not in use at cook line 1 dead roach on prep table in kitchen 4 dead roaches inside oven 4 dead roaches on floor in storage – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: 4 dead roaches on the floor in cook line area 1 dead roach on floor near ice machine 2 dead roaches on floor in storage room **Time Extended**

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and sides of frame that opens to the outside in the dish washing area and gap in the bottom area of door in storage room – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and sides of frame that opens to the outside in the dish washing area and gap in the bottom area of door in storage room **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line, storage room and area near soda boxes by office – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food ( bag of bread crumbs) stored on floor in storage room . Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Boxes of oil on floor in storage room **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – heavy grease build up on sides of oven and stove burners – soiled shelves at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.