PIEROGI HEAVEN, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

169 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Employee Hygiene
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. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Critical Other
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 RESTORED HOT WATER TO FACILITY, HOT WATER AT 114 DEGREES F.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Other
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 REVIEW.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 23
2018
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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.

MAR 10
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Pest Activity
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.

NOV 29
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS.

MAR 24
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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MAR 17
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH STATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Serious Documentation & Training
* 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. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

JUL 30
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Employee Hygiene
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.

JUL 22
2014
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Other
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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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.

NOV 25
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Chemical Safety
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.

FEB 6
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 2DR FREEZER.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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.

SEP 22
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
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 FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 26
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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, FORKS, ETC.) NOT PROPERLY STORED AT SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST INVERT UTENSILS, HANDLES UPWARD.

Minor Sanitation
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.

NOV 8
2010
PASS · 0 violations

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