Pierogi Heaven, Inc.
Mixed record — 10 of 14 inspections passed
2019-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR HAT. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING SINGLE-USE ARTICLE STORING REQUIREMENTS;SINGLE USE ARTICLE STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS FROM RESTROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 96.4-100.9 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. ONSITE MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION REPAIRED AND RE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
2018-02-23 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOWER WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2017-03-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed large hole in between ceiling/wall tiles above the utility sink. Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
2016-11-29 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS.
2016-03-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-03-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,LIDS OPEN.MUST MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.LIDS OF DUMSTER MUST CLOSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINT UNDER REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH STATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2015-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIROGIES, SAUERKRAUT,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CI...
2014-07-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN FRONT COUNTER/ PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
2014-07-22 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT 3-COMP SINK AND FLOWING INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS FROM DRAIN UPON RELEASE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN FRONT COUNTER/ PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
2013-11-25 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.
2013-02-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 2DR FREEZER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
2011-09-22 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X2) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR...
2011-05-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPOONS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
2010-11-08 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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