Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse, 1535 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIEROGI GRILL & STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1535 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6215987
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/05/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese deli case in market 42-45 degrees internal temps]
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[meat deli case in market sausage 43-45 deees]
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[throughout ]
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[all cooking equipment ]
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink at bar]
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.[by handsink prep table]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler ]
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[in 4/2010 establishment added a market area with 3 deli cases. Items are stored in deli cases and sliced as needed by employees. There is no handsink in this area.] This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/10]. Repeat Violation.
01/05/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[flour, sugar]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reachin on cookline 44-45 degreese dairy and pork]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walkin cooler 43-48 degrees beef, rice, cooked vegetable ]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walkin 43 degrees cooked cabbage, 47 degrees soup, 45 degrees beef]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[meat deli case in market sausage 43-45 deees]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese deli case in market 42-45 degrees internal temps]
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin cooler by ice machine ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[throughout ]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[before applying gloves]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[all cooking equipment ]
  • Observed soda boxes with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink at bar]
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[3 compartment sink at bar]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[toilet in ladies restroom ]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[cabbage in handsink ]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[by handsink prep table]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler ]
  • Light not functioning.over prep sink
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.[by reachin on cookline ]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[in 4/2010 establishment added a market area with 3 deli cases. Items are stored in deli cases and sliced as needed by employees. There is no handsink in this area.] This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/10]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.[did not know cold holdingb41 deees or below or hot holding 135 degrees or above]
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.[person was just washing and rinsing dishes]
10/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair....handsink in kitchen--hot water not working.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under/behind cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations were done---grocery section added to rear dining room.--no handsink here
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...all cooked foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter temps at 80 F--reachin cooler opposite fryer. Corrected On Site....all phf here placed in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...reachin cooler opposite fryer not turned on after cleaning. Corrected On Site...unit emptied and turned on.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...walkin cooler..2nd set of shelves--raw chicken above diced melon, raw chicken above potatoes, raw seafood above potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.--walkin cooler--1st set of shelves--flats of raw eggs stored above sliced vegetable.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler---buckets of foods, case of sausage.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer--chicken gyro.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location....ladel/tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine...no chlorine testing strips.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...0ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...opposite fryer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on stove burner grates.
  • Observed build-up of grease on ventilation hood filters...stove area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor...large pots behind Vulcan oven.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair....handsink in kitchen--hot water not working.
  • Critical. Handsoap lacking at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking paper towels.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under/behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind reachin cooler opposite fryer.
  • Observed hole in wall...behind dishmachine...under left side of 3bay sink.
  • Observed hole in ceiling...above sodabox rack.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry...drystorage room.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.---grocery section--designated exit blocked by tree.
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only...gasoline container in drystorage room...shelves near back of room.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...drystorage room.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations were done---grocery section added to rear dining room.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--cooked sausage,rice, cooked meats.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....walkin cooler---shelves on left---flats of raw eggs stored above butter blocks.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor...walkin freezer --cases of pierogies.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer----beef.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...salad cooler near dining room.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beer cooler at bar polish beer tap.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed large ice buildup on shelves in walkin freezer on right side of compressor area.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored......red tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on drystorage room floor...near walkin freezer...under potatoes shelves.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall....under left side of 3bay sink by dishmachine.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--cooked sausage,rice, cooked meats.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken in walkin cooler temperature at 48 F
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...cooling food in large pot in walkin cooler ---put in small containers first.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures..salad cooler near dining area...only vegetable here.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...walkin cooler temperature at 48 F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....walkin cooler---shelves on left---flats of raw eggs stored above butter blocks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin freezer --cases of pierogies.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer----beef.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...employee touching baked potatoes with barehand while peeling skin off.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...salad cooler near dining room.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....salad cooler near dining room.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beer cooler at bar polish beer tap.
  • Observed large ice buildup on shelves in walkin freezer on right side of compressor area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored......red tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...at end of bar --blocked by purse.
  • Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking paper towel.
  • Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking handsoap.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...near wall.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on drystorage room floor...near walkin freezer...under potatoes shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor--under shelves.
  • Observed hole in wall....under left side of 3bay sink by dishmachine.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food...shoes stod in room near bags of onions/potatoes.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food...walkin cooler---pair of shoes stored on shelves with vegetables/meat.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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