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Food Safety Report: Pierogi Kitchen, 1856 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.
1 week ago •source chicago.gov • business
Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States
Report date: Mar 24, 202616. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located in basement with a build-up of black slime substance above the ice stored below in the ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed food (pork) in containers in the walk-in cooler with improper date marking with a prep date, but no discard date. Instructed to provide proper date marking for all time/temperature control for safety foods in cooler held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-35-005. Citation issued.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored improperly on the floor in the prep area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in the prep cooler uncovered. Instructed to cover with food lids.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler prepping food with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container/food item in prep area. Instructed to stroe properly between usage.
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to clean.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unnecessary items, clutter, unused and broken equipment stored on floor in the front basement storage area. Instructed to remove.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed continued noncompliance from previous report 2618677 dated 6/5/25. Item 38 6-202. 13 fly traps mounted in prep kitchen above food and clean utensils,instructed to remove. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
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