Pierogi Heaven

329 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Other
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Pierogi Heaven has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING AROUND PIPE IN CEILING BY HOT WATER TANK IN WASHROOM.MUST SEAL.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAG ONIONS STORED ON FLOORS.ALSO CHEMICALS IN WASHROOM STORED ON FLOOR.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND VARIOUS PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH BLUE LIDS HOLDING SOUPS, POTATOES AND SAUERKRAUT ROLLS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AT REAR.
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Aug 1, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED AT THE FRONT DOOR A BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO THREAD FAUCETS AT THE MOP SINK NEEDS BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pierogi Heaven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pierogi Heaven on file is from Oct 17, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

Has Pierogi Heaven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pierogi Heaven have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pierogi Heaven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.