Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
26
Score
Inspectors have visited Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse 17 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 11 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over Raw ground beef in walk in cooler near walk in freezer . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer not all in original packages . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 62 F butter packets on counter in expo area under 3 hours . Manager placed butter packets in freezer for quick chill down . Discussed with manager time as a public health option . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled deli slicer in deli area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired CFM training for Rosemary Burns issued 1/12/21 Malgorzats Rysavy issued 1/12/21 both training expired 1/12/26 . There are no other certified food managers
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats , cooked vegetables , cheese , cut vegetables in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin in bar area
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in the room used to store unused equipment . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door damaged **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in food storage room near cook line
36-11-4
Basic - Food buckets of sauerkraut stored on floor in storage room in the back kitchen . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact ( interior of ice machine ) surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wood on the interior of the ice machine
14-13-4
Basic - Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer oven handle with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles ( boxes of straws ) improperly stored in the bar area
25-05-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Garden tool stored near bag of potatoes in storage room in the back kitchen
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in walk in freezer and cooler. Walk in freezer door sheet metal peeling. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door in storage area and dishwashing areas has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Per manager , exterior doors are scheduled for repair **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in doorway of walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches inside center non-working ovens at cook line, 9 egg casings inside non-working oven, , 1 egg casing inside non-working reach in cooler by double sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: - 2 live roaches in door hinge of small refrigerator . - 1 egg casing in door hinge of small refrigerator. Manager removed small refrigerator to outside . **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine run 4 times, 0ppm for chlorine. Employee set up triple sink with chlorine measuring 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Service scheduled for dish machine . Triple sink will be set up for use **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Items placed in cooler at 11:00: cooked chicken (46F- Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 38F at 2:45; cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 41F at 2:45, cucumber salad (44F - Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 41F at 2:45. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Cooked carrots 46 F , cooked noodles 47 F , cucumber salad sour cream 47 F , cooked chicken 49 F, cut lettuce 44 F , beef stroganoff 48 F , chicken soup 47 F , pooled eggs 48 F Cooked rice 50 F, mashed potatoes 47 F , sour cream 50 F, raw pork 46 F , cheese blintzes 46 -50 F in reach in cooler opposite steam table . No temperatures taken this day **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and grease. Interior of freezer in storage room. Interior of microwave on cook line. Deli slicer in deli area. Heavy grease accumulation under shelf above steam table on cook line. Cutting board stained and heavily soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Complied : Deli slicer clean - interior of microwave clean - reach in freezer cleaned during inspection Time extended : cutting board stained **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in walk in freezer and cooler. Walk in freezer door sheet metal peeling. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door in storage area and dishwashing areas has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in doorway of walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
43
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine run 4 times, 0ppm for chlorine. Employee set up triple sink with chlorine measuring 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 21 dead insects in walk in cooler near ice machine
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches inside center non-working ovens at cook line, 9 egg casings inside non-working oven, , 1 egg casing inside non-working reach in cooler by double sink
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor next to unused oven in front storage area near bar.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Items placed in cooler at 11:00: cooked chicken (46F- Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 38F at 2:45; cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 41F at 2:45, cucumber salad (44F - Cold Holding) first temp 2:00, second temp 41F at 2:45. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water available in deli area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hot or cold water at hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and grease. Interior of freezer in storage room. Interior of microwave on cook line. Deli slicer in deli area. Heavy grease accumulation under shelf above steam table on cook line. Cutting board stained and heavily soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of hard boiled eggs stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 22 dead roaches inside non-working ovens 2 dead roaches near dish machine floor 2 dead roaches inside non-working reach in cooler by double sink 2 dead roaches behind double sink 1 dead roach on bottom shelf in dry storage area
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in walk in freezer and cooler. Walk in freezer door sheet metal peeling. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door in storage area and dishwashing areas has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris and grease on cook line floor under and between equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in doorway of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator provided email copy of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
13
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Cook touched soiled door leading to bar area, came back to kitchen , no hand wash before changing gloves
12A-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand sink near dish machine. Operator stated that handwashing sink is not used. I explained that all hand wash sinks need to have soap at all times.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Fry pans **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of mold like substance on the interior ceiling of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on wire rack not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on make table lid. Employee removed cell phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water standing on the floor in multiple areas including cook line dish room and prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage rooms, dish room walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service hinged containers not inverted or protected stacked near bar **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Disposable containers stored on lawn mower and near other tools in back store room Containers are in plastic sleeves and no obvious contamination observed. Discussed the need to separate the single service from tools and equipment.
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, sausage stored directly on shelf , uncovered unprotected
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
35
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: 1 dead on oven in cooking area, employee discarded dead cockroach **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: -2 dead roaches on floor in bar area. Employee removed roaches ,cleaned and sanitized area. -1 live roach inside unused cooler next to double compartment sink in kitchen . Employee removed roach ,cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Gaps in door frame and threshold near ice machine **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Grease build up between cooking equipment **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: 2 droppings in beer storage area by restrooms behind door 7 droppings on shelf where plates are stored in dining area 5 droppings in back of oven on cook line Employee cleaned up droppings Small clumps of fur in non working pizza oven **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: 1 dead on oven in cooking area, employee discarded dead cockroach **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
35A-05-4
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**
35A-04-4
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**
11-07-5
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**
11-27-4
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**
35A-03-4
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**
35B-01-4
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**
36-73-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
23-03-4
47
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sauerkraut pork mix in deep containers at 60 f at 2pm placed in walk in cooler previous night at 8:30pm
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sauerkraut pork mix in deep containers at 60 f at 2pm placed in walk in cooler previous night at 8:30pm
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dented can of Northern beans in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
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
35A-05-4
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
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk at 48f hard boiled eggs 48f stuffed cabbage 47f beef stew 46f sauerkraut 46f soup45f butter 48f in walk in cooler in kitchen Food in cooler overnight no temperatures taken
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 48f hard boiled eggs 48f stuffed cabbage 47f beef stew 46f sauerkraut 46f soup45f butter 48f in walk in cooler in kitchen Food in cooler overnight no temperatures taken
03A-02-5
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.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in bar storage area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical ( Windex and Sanitizer) on counter in bar area next to eating utensils
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin next office
22-20-5
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
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Reviewed with employee
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee clothes hanging on top of door dry storage area
40-06-5
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
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line, storage room and area near soda boxes by office
36-73-4
Basic - Food ( bag of bread crumbs) stored on floor in storage room . Manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area
31B-04-4
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
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry - on floor next to reach in cooler at cook line
42-01-4
14
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile used, some damaged and soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, storage areas, prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving, range, tops of small equipment such as microwave soiled with dust and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Tops of microwave are clean , shelving in prep area clean complied -Soiled stove and back splash area **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dm chlorine ppm 0, cook changed bucket but could not get a proper ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. The machine was being used at time of inspection. I discussed the importance of the dishmachine not be used until it is sanitizing properly.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from bathroom located outside back door of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Unable to access the bathroom located in the rear of the building to verify that the hand wash sink was installed. Original plans do not show the area to be a restroom, only a closet. The employees presently have no access to the room because the door has been locked. They stated they have nobody to call to get it opened and they don't know if the sink was installed or the toilet removed to match the original plans. They stated they do not use that toilet. Discussed with bartender the need to let manager know that there needs to be access to that room on the next 7 day time extension **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Toilet added to closet located outside the back door of establishment no plan review. No sink observed in closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Unable to access the room where the toilet was added in the rear of the building. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Closet with added toilet soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Unable to gain access. **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile used, some damaged and soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 articles of clothing stored with food in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Articles of clothing are stored with food in dry storage. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, storage areas, prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- sausage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Cabbage and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler not covered**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Styrofoam cup holdin food removed from its origional container not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving, range, tops of small equipment such as microwave soiled with dust and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
45
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
18
Aug 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects observed near back prep area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near warewashing area. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by waste receptacle. Handwash sink in front bar area blocked by prep table. Handwash sink used for other purposes as evidenced by debris found in handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near warewashing area. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking handwash sink. Leaking pipe below three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use items not inverted in front bar area. Single use items on floor in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back prep tables. Operator placed in sanitizing solution at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal pans not stored inverted in dish storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees donned hair restraints at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and exterior door all damaged. Gaskets torn at reach in cooler on cooks line. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink and in back dry storage area. Floors soiled in walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. External door kept open during service and vermin observed in establishment. Exterior door damaged.
35B-05-4
32
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested at 0ppm, Manager changed sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked sausage. Manager moved under sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -Inside kitchen at drain under three compartment sink and at drains on cooks line in front of stove and flip top cooler, water is backing up when three compartment sink and hand wash sink are used. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored hanging on rack inside dish machine area, above clean plates. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. -Hand wash sink is out of order near three compartment sink. Per manager to have repaired. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. -Pierogi's packaged on site lacking ingredients label, stored inside reach in freezer in dining room for guest purchase. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. -Near walk in cooler and ice machine. Discussed with manager **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Throughout entire kitchen cooks line, prep areas and dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of bread crumbs stored on the floor inside storage room. Manager moved off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To-Go boxes and lids stored on the floor in storage room. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse.
How does Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse is inspected around five times per year on average.
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