1856 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Wicker ParkA shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
No manager with required food sanitation certificate on site; expired staff training and unresolved cleanliness violations.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
Pierogi Kitchen has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 13, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.