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Pierogi Kitchen

1856 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

57cited violations
3serious tier
9inspections
40tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2886852
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20265482
2025130
2024231
2023130

Inspections

  1. Aug 13, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  2. Aug 6, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-16-2026, REPORT #2638597. #44-4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING. #49-4-601.11(B)--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55--6-501.114--OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLUTTER, UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. #55-6-501.11--OBSERVED NUMEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. #56-4-202.18--OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FILTERS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56-6-303.11--OBSERVED TWO BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Jun 16, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14--OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B)--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114--OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLUTTER, UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11--OBSERVED NUMEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13--OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18--OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11--OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  4. Jun 8, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED RAW FISH AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 64F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED NUMEROUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS PORK, SAURKRAUT WITH CARROTS AND SAUSAGE, RAW BEEF, RAW SAUSAGE, MIXED GREENS, EGGS, COOKED PIEROGI STUFFED WITH CABBAGE, BEEF STEW, CHEESE, MUSHROOM PATE WITH BUTTER, COOKED PASTA, COOKED FISH, COOKED POTATOES AND RAW CHICKEN ALL RANGING FROM 46-69F IN PREP COOLERS. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $2,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 64F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49F. BOTH PREP COOLERS ARE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11--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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11--OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12--OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER/FOOD ITEM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STROE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B)--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12--OBSERVED DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114--OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLUTTER, UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NUMEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 3/24/2026, REPORT #2633019. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST NO SMOKING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES. 7-32-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. NO SMOKING SIGN shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place.

  5. Mar 24, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER/FOOD ITEM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STROE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLUTTER, UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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.

  6. Jun 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No paper towels provided at 1st floor kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-0030(c).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Found several cooked food containers ( potatoes, pork, chicken... ) in walk-in cooler held for than 1 day with no discard date, Instructed manager to provide discard date on all cooked TCS foods that is held in cooler for more than 24hours. Priority foundation violation 7-35-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Fly traps mounted in prep kitchen above food and clean utensils, instructed to remove.

  7. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Mar 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. WHEN WATER DRAINS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTEWATER ALSO FLOODS TO THE FLOOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP; IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MOP SINK. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND REMEDY ALL WASTEWATER VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Mar 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REAR PART OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BAG-IN-A-BOX BEVERAGE SYSTEM UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT BEVERAGES ARE NOT UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.