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Polish · New York City, NY

Pierogi Boys

445 Gold Street

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Grade pending

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Closed by health department

Official score: 51 · Understand this area’s scale

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 05AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 04FContamination

Official wording

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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criticalCode 06CContamination

Official wording

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 2 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Apr 10, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 02HFood temperature

Official wording

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source

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