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Food Safety Inspection Program Alerts and Closures prior to January 2016

New Food Facility Openings 2015 Enforcement Actions

• New Food Facility Monthly Report Hank's Hotdogs Too

Summary Criminal 919 Brookline Blvd. Operating without valid health permit, lack of certified food protection 12-22-2015 General Food Safety Links Complaint Pittsburgh, PA 15226 manager.

(Brookline) Consumer Education & Links Fellini's Summary Criminal Use of residential equipment, equipment in poor repair, lights not 12-10-2015 1624 Lincoln Way Industry References Complaint shielded. White Oak, PA 15131 Permits Plan Review [Opening a New Food Biz] Fellini's Summary Criminal 12-10-2015 1624 Lincoln Way Lack of a certified food protection manager. Food Protection Certification FAQ Complaint White Oak, PA 15131

• Certification Course Schedule Unsafe thawing of vacuum packaged food, inadequate cleaning and Miller’s Seafood sanitization of utensils, lack of date-marking, lack of consumer Summary Criminal Food Safety Advisory Board 11-18-2015 3853 California Ave. advisory, toxic items improperly stored and used, equipment in poor Complaint Pittsburgh, PA 15212 repair, dumpster open, lack of shielded lights, excessive clutter, lack of appropriate waste receptacle

Report a Food Safety Complaint 2015 Administrative Actions

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SMOQ Pitt Failure to submit construction plans for approval prior to

600 Brookline Blvd. construction; Failure to file plumbing plans and obtain a final December $1,060.50 Pittsburgh, PA 15226 plumbing inspection. 2015

(Brookline)

Red & Irene's Tavern

136 S. 20th St. Failure to permit entrance for the purpose of inspection; Closure December $125.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 placard removed 2015

(South Side) Rudy's Grill

107 Island Ave. Consumer Alert placard removed. December $125.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 2015

(Chateau)

Stinky’s Bar & Grill

4901 Hatfield St. Failure to permit access for the purposes of inspection. November $200.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 2015

(Lawrenceville)

Market on Broadway/IGA/Las Palmas Unsafe hot-holding temperatures. November 1616 Broadway Ave. Lack of food shield equipment. $1,400.00 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Foods not marked with use-by dates.

(Beechview) Hook, Fish & Chicken Unsafe food temperatures. 11644 Frankstown Rd. September Improper cleaning and sanitizing procedure. $500.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15235 2015

(Penn Hills) Lack of a Certified Food Safety manager.

Mt. Lebanon Pool & Snack Bar

900 Cedar Blvd. Failure to submit plans for approval prior to remodeling. September $220.50 Pittsburgh, PA 15228 2015

(Mt. Lebanon) Pittsburgh Halal Food Truck Operating without a Health Permit. $200.00 September

4034 Donna Ave. 2015

Pittsburgh, PA 15122

(West Mifflin) Five Points Artisan Bakery Providing seats for patrons without also providing access to public

6520 Wilkins Ave. toilet rooms. September $300.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15217 2015

(Squirrel Hill) Rainbow's End Child Academy Operating without a permit, failed to submit plans, failed to obtain

5849 Forbes Ave. final plumbing inspection. August $460.50 Pittsburgh, PA 15217 2015

(Squirrel Hill) Bangal Kabob House Failed to prevent the recurrence of violations.

320 Atwood St. August $600.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 2015

(Oakland) Plaza Azetca Failed to prevent the recurrence of violations, Concealment of

1000 Sutherland Dr. placard. $600.00 July 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15205

(Robinson) El Campesino Failed to prevent the recurrence of violations.

460 Home Dr. $400.00 July 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15275

(N. Fayette) Triangle Bread Co. Operating without a Health Permit, mouse droppings, unapproved

2040 Monongahela Ave. materials used for food contact, food not protected from $720.00 May 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15218 contamination.

(Swissvale) D'Andrea's Italian Deli Potentially hazardous food held at unsafe temperatures, refrigeration

5009 Second Ave. malfuctioning. $550.00 May 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15207

(Hazelwood) Chan An Restaurant Interference with the inspector in the discharge of duties.

37 Walsh Rd. $320.00 April 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 152

(Crafton) Stop & Shop Operating a food facility without a health permit.

10991 Frankstown Rd. $100.00 Feb. 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15235

(Penn Hills) NYWP Enterprise Contaminated food, mouse infestation, roof leak, equipment in poor

1300 Island Ave. repair, poor lighting, interference with embargo-hold order. $1,920.00 Feb. 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15136

(Stowe) Cool Cow Ice Cream Cafe Operating a food facility without a health permit.

3629 Falmouth Rd. $160.00 Feb. 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15129

(South Park) Social Potentially hazardous foods held at unsafe temperatures.

169-G Bakery Square Blvd. January $200.00 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 2015

(Shadyside)

2010-2015 Consumer Alerts

Name & Address Violations Posted Removed

Tom Friday's Market • A Consumer Alert was posted at the subject facility for

3639 California Ave. the following violations: Probe-type thermometers not Pittsburgh, PA 15212 provided/used, Toilet Room, Certified manager not December 8, 2015 December 11, 2015 (Brighton Heights) present, Inadequate sanitization, Poor personal hygiene, Foods not protected from cross-contamination, Unapproved food source, unsound condition.

Rose Tea Cafe Express • A Consumer Alert was posted today at Rose Tea Cafe

414 S. Craig Street Express, 414 S Craig Street (Oakland) for improper use of

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 handwashing facilities, lack of certified manager, food December 31, 2015 January 7, 2016 (Oakland) not protected from cross-contamination, inadequate sanitization, and unsafe cold holding of food that requires temperature control for safety.

Tom Friday's Market • A Consumer Alert was posted at the subject facility for

3639 California Ave. the following violations: Probe-type thermometers not Pittsburgh, PA 15212 provided/used, Toilet Room, Certified manager not December 8, 2015 December 11, 2015 (Brighton Heights) present, Inadequate sanitization, Poor personal hygiene, Foods not protected from cross-contamination, Unapproved food source, unsound condition. New China One • A Consumer Alert was posted at the subject facility for December 7, 2015 December 10, 2015

525 Walnut St the following violations: Unsafe cold holding, Unsafe hot Pittsburgh, PA 15132 holding, Unsafe cooling, Certified manager not present,

(McKeesport) Toxic items improperly labeled, stored or used, Inadequate handwashing facilities, Inadequate sanitization, Poor personal hygiene, Foods not protected from cross-contamination. Cupka's II • The subject facility was posted today with a Consumer

2314 E. Carson St. Alert for the following: Unsafe cold and hot-holding Pittsburgh, PA 15203 temperatures of foods, improper cooling and thawing November 19, 2015 Nov. 23, 2015 (South Side) practices; poor personal hygiene; soiled food contact surfaces; wastewater leaking onto ice machine; grease leaking down wall to basement. Meditarrano • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert

2193 Babcock Blvd. primarily for the roof leaking in the kitchen and onto to Pittsburgh, PA 15209 preparation surfaces, but also for recurrent violations of November 19, 2015 Nov. 20, 2015

(Ross Twp.) food held at unsafe temperatures and unsafe thawing practices. Rudy's Grill • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert for

107 Island Ave. the following violations: Dirty walls and ceilings; unsafe Pittsburgh, PA 15136 cold holding; unsafe hot holding; certified manager not November 13, 2015 Nov. 23, 2015 (McKees Rocks) present; toxic items improperly labeled, stored or used; inadequate sewage disposal; inadequate sanitization; and foods not protected from cross-contamination. Golden Gate Restaurant • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert

700 St. Clair Ave. due to roof leaks and holes/damaged plaster in the November 12, 2015 Nov. 19, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 ceiling above the lobby/serving area.

(Clairton) Mahoney's • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert for

949 Liberty Ave. failure to provide facilities to maintain product Pittsburgh, PA 15222 temperature; unsafe cold holding; unsafe cooling;

(Downtown) Certified manager not present; ready-to-eat, potentially November 4, 2015 Nov. 9, 2015 hazardous foods held past use-by date; pesence of insects, rodents, other animals; inadequate sewage disposal; inadequate sanitization. Robbie's Super Stuff • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert on

1000 Ardmore Blvd. Oct. 30, 2015 for roof leaks and hole through to the roof October 30, 2015 November 5, 2016 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 in the kitchen.

(North Braddock) Bell's Market • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert on

603 Braddock Ave. Oct. 15, 2015 for issues relating to Cross Contamination,

Pittsburgh, PA 15104 Cleaning and sanitization, Employee personal hygiene, no October 14, 2015 Oct. 26, 2015

(Braddock) Certified Manager, Lack of date marking prepared foods, and pest management (many fruit flies). Pittsburgh Thai Food • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert on

321 South Ave. Oct. 14, 2015 for roach infestation. October 14, 2015 Oct. 23, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15147

(Verona) Peanutz • The subject facility was posted with a consumer alert on

408 East Ohio St. 9/28/15 for an extensive roof leak in the kitchen, flies Pittsburgh, PA 15212 and fruit flies infestations, unsafe food temperatures September 28, (North Side) with inadequate facilities to maintain temperatures, and October 9, 2015 2015 food contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized.

The owner stated he would close to make repairs.

Maietta's Italian Retaurant and • A Consumer Alert was posted on 8/20/2015 at the Catering subject facility for bare-hand contact with foods that are

203 Brownsville Rd. ready-to-eat, food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned August 20, 2015 September 3, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15210 and sanitized, roaches, use of unapproved toxics, and

(Mt. Oliver) lack of Certified Food Protection Manager.

Las Palmas • A Consumer Alert was posted on 8/20/2015 at the

326 Atwood St. subject facility for violations relating to unsafe hot Pittsburgh, PA 15213 holding temperatures, unsafe cold holding temperatures,

(Oakland) inadequate sanitization, no certified manager present, August 20, 2015 August 31, 2015 presence of insects, unapproved use of toxic items, unapproved food source, inadequate hand washing facilities, and facilities to maintain product temperature.

Taipei Chinese Restaurant • A Consumer Alert was posted on 8/12/15 at Taipei

1124 Freeport Road Chinese Restaurant, 1124 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA 15238 15238, O’Hara Township for: Unsafe cold holding

(O'Hara Twp.) temperatures, unsafe cooling practices, inadequate sanitization, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods August 12, 2015 August 13, 2015 held past use-by date, presence of insects, inadequate hand washing facilities, foods not protected from cross- contamination, and overall cleanliness of floors and walls in food prep areas.

DeLuca’s Diner • A Consumer Alert was posted on 7/14/2015 at the July 14, 2015 July 17, 2015

1110 Park Manor Boulevard subject facility for unsafe hot and cold holding

Pittsburgh, PA 15205 temperatures, dishmachine not sanitizing, foods that are

(Robinson) ready-to eat touched with bare hands, cross- contamination not prevented and use of unsafe chemicals. Rocky's • A Consumer Alert was posted on 6/24/2015 at the

602 Wilruth Dr. subject facility for the roof leaking onto food contact Pittsburgh, PA 15101 surfaces, malfunctioning refrigeration, inadequate hot- June 25, 2015 July 6, 2015

(Shaler) holding/reheating, and lack of a certified food safety manager. Las Palmas • A Consumer Alert was posted on 6/24/2015 at the

326 Atwood St. subject facility for unsafe hot and cold holding Pittsburgh, PA 15213 temperatures, facilities to maintain temperature

(Oakland) malfunctioning, lack of proper hand washing, unsafe June 24, 2015 July 6, 2015 cooling practices, lack of Certified food safety manager, food equipment not properly cleaned and sanitized, and presence of flies. McDonalds • A Consumer Alert was posted on 6/15/2015 at the

825 Beaver Grade Rd. subject facility for a significant roof leak over the food June 15, 2015 June 16, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15108 prep area and standing water in the kitchen.

(Moon) Patron Mexican Grill • A Consumer Alert was posted on 6/12/2015 at the

1141 Freeport Rd. subject facility for improper cooling, live roaches, June 12, 2015 June 18, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 inadequate sanitization, improper cold holding

(Fox Chapel) temperatures. China Max • A Consumer Alert was posted on 6/2/2015 at the subject

Robinson Township Mall facility for unsafe cold holding temperatures, cross

100 Robinson Center Dr. contamination not prevented, unsafe cooling practices June 2, 2015 June 4, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 and handwash sink inaccessible

(Robinson) D'Andrea's Italian Deli • A Consumer Alert was posted on 4/21/2015 at D'Andrea's

5009 Second Ave. Italian Deli - Hazelwood - for unsafe cold holding

Pittsburgh, PA 15207 facilities, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods held April 21, 2015 April 30, 2015 (Hazelwood) past use date, cross contamination, unapproved food source, inadequate hand washing facilities, no certified manager, and inadequate sanitization. Bangal Kabab House & • A Consumer Alert was posted on 3/18/2015 at Bangal Restaurant Kabab House - Oakland - for unsafe cooling practices,

320 Atwood St. unsafe hot and cold holding temperatures, March 18, 2015 March 26, 2015

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 malfunctioning dishwasher, lack of certified manager,

(Oakland) and cross-contamination not prevented. Plaza Azteca Restaurant • A Consumer Alert was posted on 3/6/2015 at Plaza

1000 Sutherland Dr. Azteca - Robinson - for improper reheating, unsafe

Pittsburgh, PA 15205 holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods, March 6, 2015 March 10, 2015

(Robinson Twp.) unsafe cooling, poor personal hygiene practices and insufficient handwashing facilities. Giovanni Restaurant • A Consumer Alert was posted on 2/18/2015 at Giovanni's,

123 6th St. 123 6th St, Pittsburgh. Violations included: Unsafe hot

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 and cold holding temperature, roaches (2 complaints Feb. 18, 2015 Feb. 20, 2015

(Cultural District) received), no certified manager on site, bare hand contact with prepared foods. El Campesino Restaurant • A Consumer Alert was posted on 1/29/2015 at the

480 Home Dr. subject facility for unsafe hot and cold-holding

Pittsburgh, PA 15275 temperatures, dishmachine not sanitizing, hand-contact Jan. 29, 2015 Jan. 30, 2015

(North Fayette) with ready-to-eat foods, lack of a certified manager and cross-contamination not prevented.

Bobby Hendrix Restaurant • A Consumer Alert was posted on 11/05/2014 at the

2019 E. Carson St. Bobby Hendrix Restaurant, 2019 East Carson St.,

Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Pgh., 15203 (South Side). The major violations

(South Side) remaining from the previous inspection were: Nov. 5, 2014 Nov. 10, 2014 1. A significant number of live roaches were found in the bar and kitchen areas +50

2. The dishwasher is not operable – part needed and not yet received

Golden Corral • A Consumer Alert placard was posted at Golden

900 Park Manor Blvd. Corral, Robinson Twp., for: unsafe food

Pittsburgh, PA 15205 temperatures, unsafe cooling, inadequate facilities August 25, 2014 August 27, 2014 (Robinson Twp.) to maintain temperature, cross-contamination not prevented, poor hygiene, dishwashing machine not sanitizing, and inadequate handwashing facilities

Chinatown Inn • A Consumer Alert placard was posted at Chinatown

520 Third Ave. Inn, Pittsburgh, for numerous fruit flies infesting

Pittsburgh, PA 15219 the basement food prep room, unsafe cooling

(Downtown) practices, cross contamination hazards, cooks July 24, 2014 July 28, 2014 eating in the kitchen, handling cooked food with bare hands, unsafe hot & cold holding temperatures, handwashing sink blocked with broccoli, and foods stored on the floor.

Saga Hibachi Steakhouse • A Consumer Alert placard was posted at the July 23, 2014 July 25, 2014 1040 Settlers Ridge Ctr. Drive subject facility for a roach infestation and

Pittsburgh, 15205 recurrent cooling violations, lack of soap at the

(Robinson) handwashing sinks, inadequate sanitization and food at unsafe temperatures. Patron Mexican Grill • A Consumer Alert was posted at Patron Mexican

11675 Perry Hwy Grill due to an on-going problem with the walk-in

Wexford, PA 15090 cooler not maintaining temperatures which creates potentially hazardous foods; in addition, a leaking drain on the hand sink was causing wastewater to July 10, 2014 July 16, 2014 pool on the floor. There were also three other violations.

See the Inspection Report NYWP Enterprise • A Consumer Alert was posted at NYWP Enterprise

1300 Island Ave. due to a problem with mice and birds within the

Pittsburgh 15136 facility. Regrigerated food is not affected by the July 3, 2014 July 15, 2014 (McKees Rocks) situation.

See the Inspection Report DeLuca's II Diner • A Consumer Alert was posted at DeLuca's II Diner

1110 Park Manor Blvd. for the following recurrent violations: unsafe hot

Pittsburgh, PA 15205 and cold holding of foods, facilities not able to

(Robinson) maintain food temperatures, dishwasher not sanitizing, lack of certified food protection June 25, 2014 June 26, 2014 manager and failure to disclose food linked to a consumer advisory.

See the Inspection Report Sciullo's 910 Deli & Catering • A Consumer Alert was posted at Sciullo's Deli for

4538 Gibsonia Road unsafe cooling practices, foods held at unsafe

Pittsburgh, PA 15044 temperatures, facilities malfunctioning/ not able to

(West Deer) maintain food temperatures, lack of handwashing, June 19, 2014 June 20, 2014 and handwashing facilities not accessible.

See the Inspection Report Zen Asian Diner • A Consumer Alert was posted at the Zen Asian Diner

5100 Butler St. for critical violations including: sewage in the

Pittsburgh, PA 15201 basement; evidence of rats in the basement and

(Bloomfield) upstairs; food at unsafe temperatures; lack of hand May 1, 2014 May 9, 2014 washing and cross-contamination not prevented.

See the Inspection Report The Courthouse Tavern • A Consumer Alert was posted at the Courthouse

310 Fourth Ave. Tavern (Downtown) for sewage backup in basement

Pittsburgh, PA dry storage and walk-in refrigerator area. Also one

(Downtown) restroom closed along with reported major food April 24, 2014 April 30, 2014 temperature violations in kitchen.

See the Inspection Report

See the Letter of warning Ichiban II • A Consumer Alert was posted at the Ichiban II

1160 Park Manor Blvd. Japanese Steakhouse for numerous unresolved

Pittsburgh, PA 15205 major violations on a reinspection. April 24, 2014 April 25, 2014

(Robinson) See the Inspection Report

Sushi Boat Asian Kitchen • A Consumer Alert was posted at the Sushi Boat

128 Oakland Ave. Asian Kitchen in Oakland for numerous major

Pittsburgh, 15213 violations including rat droppings and improper Feb. 18, 2014 Feb. 28, 2014 (Oakland) temperatures.

See the Inspection Report

The Bagel Factory • A Consumer Alert was posted at the Bagel Factory in

420 Craig St. Oakland for numerous mice droppings throughout

Pittsburgh, 15213 the facility. Feb. 24, 2014 Feb. 25, 2014

(Oakland) See the Inspection Report

Saga Hibachi Steakhouse • A Consumer Alert was posted at Saga Hibachi

1040 Settlers Ridge Ctr. Drive Steakhouse for numerous critical violations found

Pittsburgh, 15205 during an alleged foodborne illness investigation.

(Robinson) The violations include unsafe cooling (a recurring violation), unsafe cold holding, and cross Nov. 8, 2013 Nov. 12, 2013 contamination. Control food samples were also gathered for laboratory testing.

See the Inspection Report

Cousin Vinny's • A Consumer Alert was posted for unsafe hot holding Oct. 8, 2013 Oct. 21, 2013

1800 Preble Ave., of spoiled broccoli soup at 100°F for an unknown

Pittsburgh, 15233 period of time, meat loaf held at 120°F. Unsafe

(Chateau) cooling of 4 lbs of cooked potatoes at 51°F after 6 hours. Unsafe cold holding – only one 3 door refrigerator in operation holding cheese, eggs, corned beef, potatoes and milk at 50°F.

A mouse infestation of approximately 200 droppings in 3 areas of main kitchen, and no sanitizer for the dishwasher.

This facility has a history of unsafe cooling and hot holding. India Garden • A Consumer Alert was posted for roaches in various

328 Atwood St., locations, evidence of mice, several grain products

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 contaminated with grain insects, use of an

(Oakland) unapproved insecticide and for improper cooling of cooked potatoes.

Oct. 2, 2013 Oct. 15, 2013 The inspection was done in response to a complaint regarding roaches.

The facility had been posted with a consumer alert on 6/14/13 for roaches and other critical violations. Freddie's Grill • A Consumer Alert placard was issued today for

5812 Library Rd. failure to remediate a rat problem. There were rat

Bethel Park, PA droppings, chewed holes, gnaw marks and chewed food wrappers throughout the kitchen in the Sep. 23, 2013 Sept. 24, 2013 basement and the remainder of the basement. There was also a freshly dead rat in an equipment storage area. Taboo • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to

8023 Bennett St. numerous health violations, including: Foods out of

Pittsburgh, 15221 temperature; Inadequate facilities to maintain July 26, 2013 Aug. 8, 2013

(Homewood) temperatures; Cross contamination; Improper cooling; Other violations Rendezvous Phase III • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to

7232 Hamilton Ave. numerous health violations, including: Numerous

Pittsburgh, 15221 foods at unsafe temperatures; Kitchen hand sink July 26, 2013 July 31, 2013

(Homewood) not accessible; Fruit flies in kitchen; Other

violations India Garden • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to

328 Atwood St., recurrent evidence of roaches - ELEVATED TO

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 CLOSURE ORDER ON JUNE 14th, see Closures below.

(Oakland) • Lack of a certified person on site during hours of operation • Mop water being dumped in rinse sink; • Foods held at unsafe temperatures on hot buffet (108°F and 114°F recorded) and out at room June 4, 2013 June 21, 2013 temperature (61°F, 53°F, and 79°F recorded); Lack of thermometer and temperature monitoring • Yogurt prepared from scratch without HACCP plan • Employee smoking at cook line and water for customer drinks scooped from large open barrel • Water for customer drinks scooped from large open barrel D’Andrea’s Italian Deli, • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to a lack

5009 2nd Ave, of hot water to any of the sinks in the facility, and

Pittsburgh, PA 15207 foods being stored at unsafe temperatures above May 9, 2013 May 22, 2013

(Hazelwood) 50°F in the sandwich prep and Grab-n Go refrigerators Villa Pizza • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to

Robinson Center Dr. recurrent evidence of roaches

Robinson Mall March 5, 2013 March 11, 2013

Pittsburgh, PA 15205

(Robinson) Bagel Factory • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to

420 Craig St. recurrent evidence of mice March 5, 2013 March 7, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(Oakland) Yen's Gourmet Chinese • A Consumer Alert placard was issued due to Restaurant recurrent evidence of roaches and mice

6123 Penn Ave. • Lack of a certified person on site during hours of

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 operation Feb. 25, 2013 March 7, 2013

(East Liberty) • Unapproved insecticides in the facility and use of unapproved cleaning and storage practices • Intermittent waste line leak from the wok stove

Frankie's / Friends • Probe-type thermometers not provided/used; no 1/14/2013 1/24/2013

5832 Forward Ave. facilities to ;maintain product temperatures

Pittsburgh, PA 15217 • Lack of consumer information concerning the

(Squirrel Hill) consumption of raw or undercooked animal products; Potentially hazardous foods improperly cooled • Foods not protected from cross contamination • Unsafe/inadequate water supply; Inadequate sanitation Little Asia • Potentially hazardous foods at unsafe temperatures

311 S. Craig St. • Potentially hazardous foods improperly cooled

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • Foods not protected from cross contamination Nov. 8, 2012 Nov. 20, 2012

(Oakland) • Fruit flies, and hand sink and mop sink improperly used

Plum Convenience Store A Consumer Alert placard was re-issued due to a

7615 Saltsburg Rd. • recurrent roof leak. Contaminated food products Oct. 30, 2012 Nov. 6, 2012 Pittsburgh, PA 15239 were discarded.

(Plum Borough)

Plum Convenience Store A Consumer Alert placard was placed due to a

7615 Saltsburg Rd. • recurrent roof leak. Contaminated food products Sep. 18, 2012 Sep. 24, 2012 Pittsburgh, PA 15239 were discarded

(Plum Borough)

The Georgetowne Inn Potentially hazardous food held at unsafe • 1230 Grandview Ave. temperatures and lack of adequate refrigeration Aug. 9, 2012 Aug. 10, 2012 Pittsburgh, PA 15211

(Mt. Washington)

• Mice and roach infestation Family Dollar

2020 Wharton St. Aug. 7, 2012 Aug. 17, 2012 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

(South Side)

• Unsafe hot and cold food temperatures (approx. 30 Tokyo Sushi Buffet unsafe holding temps listed on report). 4801 McKnight Rd • Unsafe cooling; foods not protected from cross Pittsburgh, PA 15237 May 3, 2012 May 5, 2012 contamination; a prep unit at 51-56° F (Ross Township) • Toxic items improperly labeled. • Unsound food condition.

• Unsafe hot holding: pork loin 108° F; 15 pork chops Rudy's Grill 125° F; pot of brown gravy 104° F (on kitchen 107 Island Ave. stove); pork loin 101° F (on kitchen cutting board); Pittsburgh, PA 15136 pan of "Swiss" steak at 80° F (in kitchen hot holding (McKees Rocks) unit that was turned off); 5 ham sandwiches at 74° F; partial uncut ham at 84° F (on stand on back bar); mashed potatoes at 120° F; cooked green beans 109° F (on steam table behind bar); full April 2, 2012 April 10, 2012 cooked ham at 112° F (in basement oven). • Unsafe cold holding: Cut tomatoes at 61° F; cut lettuce at 65° F (in containers on back bar). • No certified foodservice person on site at the time of inspection • Plus 5 non-critical violations, including: no cooling charts being maintained.

Tram's Kitchen • Unsafe cooling

4050 Penn Avenue • Unsafe cool holding (included shrimp stored on top

Pittsburgh, 15224 of a refrigerator for unspecified time at 60°, Tofu

(Lawrenceville) at 50°, and shrimp spring rolls at 64°. • Inadequate amount of refrigeration • Foods not protected from contamination (unrefrigerated shell eggs stored on top of a prep March 6, 2012 March 13, 2012 unit and medicines such as burn cream being stored over food prep area in kitchen) • No certified foodservice person at the facility • Inspection was prompted by multiple alleged foodborne illness reports. Facility advised that correction is required within 10 days or the facility will face closure. Mullen’s Bar and Grill • Mice infestation in both the main kitchen and

200 Federal St. basement prep kitchen (including droppings too

Pittsburgh, 15212 numerous to count)

(North Side) • Sanitation issues included floors in back prep area and cook line with heavy build up of grease and food debris. • Lack of grease cup to collect grease from ventilation Jan. 31, 2012 Feb. 2, 2012 hood resulting in a 5 in. build up of grease • Refrigeration unit operating at 48 F holding portioned pasta at 47-53° F (with no cooling charts) and milk at 48° F • Ground meat being held in steam well at 84-104° F • No certified foodservice person at the facility

Wood Street Commons (kitchen) • Numerous live and dead roaches in kitchen, dry Dec. 29, 2011 Jan. 10, 2012

301 Third Ave. storage area, and dining area

Pittsburgh, 15222 • A large box of beef was sitting out at 50° F

(Downtown) • Roach spray improperly stored in stock room • Roach droppings throughout the kitchen • No certified foodservice person at the facility Z Best BBQ • Improper cooling

5165 Penn Ave. • Several improper food temperatures

Pittsburgh, 15224 • A merchandiser unit with potentially hazardous

(Garfield) foods at 48° F Nov. 4, 2011 Nov. 9, 2011 • Dead mouse and roaches in basement • Older rat droppings in food storage • No certified food manager • No working probe thermometer

The Lemon Grass Cafe • Unsafe cold holding temperatures

124 6th St. • Inadequate facilities to maintain product

Pittsburgh, 15222 temperature Sep. 12, 2011 Sep. 21, 2011 (Downtown) • Cross contamination not prevented in storage • Roach infestation • Inadequate and blocked handwashing facilities Sichuan House • Numerous fresh mouse droppings, dead mice and

1717 Cochran Rd. cockroaches June 29, 2011 July 2, 2011

Mt. Lebanon, PA 15220

Dragon Restaurant • Potentially hazardous foods at unsafe temperatures

140 Allegheny River Blvd, • Inadequate facilities to maintain product Verona, 15147 temperature June 10, 2011 June 17, 2011 • Foods not protected from cross contamination • Excessive sanitizer in wiping cloth container Claddagh Irish Pub • Recurrent, numerous rodent droppings in multiple

407 Cinema Drive areas of facility May 9, 2011 May 11, 2011

Pittsburgh (South Side Works)

Fuel & Fuddle • Multiple temperature problems with food storage 212 Oakland Avenue and prep cooler

Oakland • Dishwasher is not sanitizing April 4, 2011 April 6, 2011 • Hand washing sink is blocked • Food debris on walls and equipment • mouse droppings in the storage room Mama's Candy • No water in facility (packaged candy only)

776 Penn Ave. Feb. 24, 2011 March 14, 2011

Wilkinsburg

Envy • Numerous foods at unsafe temperatures

4923 Penn Ave. • Inadequate facilities to maintain product

Garfield temperature March 9, 2011

• Cross contamination in the refrigerator and freezer March 5, 2011 (Reinspection to be • A clogged commode conducted in 30 days) • No sanitizer at the bar • Improper use of the bar sink • No hot and cold running water at the hand sink Namsai Express • Chicken improperly cooled mobile vendor operating at 5th • Foods at unsafe temperature Oct. 29, 2010 Nov. 9, 2010 and Bigelow, Oakland

Reflections Café • Improper cold holding of potentially hazardous food 644 Center Ave. • Improper hot holding of potentially hazardous foods

West View • Unsafe cooling of potentially hazardous foods Sept. 28, 2010 Sept. 30, 2010 • Dishwasher not sanitizing • Improper reheating of foods for hot holding • Foods not protected from cross contamination

The Boat House • No soap or towels

1 Walnut St. • No hot and cold water at the kitchen hand sink

Harrison Twp., Pittsburgh • Three bowl sink used as a mop sink Aug. 3, 2010 Aug. 13, 2010 • Expired milk • Improperly stored chemicals • Fruit flies Smiling Banana Leaf Restaurant • Potentially hazardous foods held at unsafe

5901 Bryant St. temperatures

Highland Park, Pittsburgh • Inadequate facilities to maintain product July 16, 2010 July 22, 2010 temperature • Cross contamination • Improper sanitization Dante's Hospitality • Unsafe cold holding temperatures of PH foods 54°F-

4131 Brownsville Rd., 61°F Brentwood, Pittsburgh • Cold holding facilities not maintaining temperature - ambient airs at 60°F June 17, 2010 June 25, 2010 • Dishwasher not sanitizing • Thermometer not calibrating • Lack of pest (mice) management • Lack of Certified Food Protection manager

Smiling Banana Leaf Restaurant • Foods improperly cooled

5901 Bryant St., • Foods held at unsafe temperatures June 2, 2010 June 7, 2010

Highland Park, Pittsburgh • Inadequate sanitization

Reyna Foods • Foods at unsafe temperatures June 1, 2010 June 8, 2010 2031 Penn Ave. • Facilities for maintaining product temperature

Strip District, Pittsburgh inadequate • Inadequate sanitization • Mice infestation • Foods at unsafe temperatures Hill City Grill • Facilities for maintaining product temperature 2222 Webster Ave., inadequate May 5, 2010 May 24, 2010 5th Ward (Middle Hill), • Inadequate sanitization Pittsburgh • No hot water to right side of building

Tandoor • Mice infestation

4519 Centre Ave. Oakland • Potentially hazardous foods held at unsafe temperatures • Facilities to maintain product temperature inadequate April 7, 2010 April 21, 2010 • Dishwasher not sanitizing • Foods not protected from cross contamination • Inadequate handwashing

2010-2015 Closures

Name & Address Violations Posted Removed

Hot Spot Cyber Cafe • The subject facility was posted Closed for operating without

1754 Greensburg Ave. a valid Health permit. Nov. 18, 2015 Nov. 18, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15137

(North Versailles)

Red and Irene's Tavern • The subject facility was posted Closed for failure to allow

136 S. 20th St. entry for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive Nov. 12, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 Pittsburgh, Pa 15203 inspection.

(South Side)

CMU/Tartan Express Mobile • The named facility was ordered closed for multiple

5000 Forbes Ave. violations, including: Failure to provide facilities to Pittsburgh, Pa 15213 maintain product temperature; Demonstration of

(Oakland) knowledge; Unsafe cold holding; Certified manager not Nov. 4, 2015 Nov. 6, 2015 present; Inadequate handwashing facilities; Unsafe/inadequate water supply; Inadequate sanitization; and Poor personal hygiene. Zeke's Coffee Roasters • The named facility was ordered closed for operating

6314 Broad St without a permit, lack of toilet facilities, inadequate Oct. 6, 2015 Dec. 21, 2015 Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 handwashing facilities, and failure to submit plans.

(East Liberty) Pittsburgh Athletic • The above facility was ordered closed due to: unsafe cold Association holding temperatures, foods not protected from cross-

4215 Fifth Ave. contamination, no hot water, roach infestation, facilities to August 13, 2015 August 14, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 maintain temperature, improper sanitization, inadequate

(Oakland) hand washing facilities, and overall cleanliness/condition of floors and walls in food prep areas. DC's Icee Mobile Italian Ice • The subject facility was posted closed for operating without Cart a health permit. Closed/No further 2114 Centre Ave. August 11, 2015 update Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(Hill District)

Pittsburgh Halal Food Truck • The owner of the subject mobile unit was verbally ordered

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 to cease operation until such time as he acquires a health August 6, 2015 August 10, 2015 (Flagstaff Hill) permit. He was observed operating without a health permit. The verbal orders will be followed-up with written orders.

• The subject facility was ordered to close due to lack of hot Burger King water (and insufficient means to temporarily heat water) 909 Butler St. and inability to properly clean and sanitize from the August 5, 2015 August 6, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15223 previous day’s complete interruption of water service due (Shaler) to a water main break

C-Notes Bar & Pizzeria • The subject facility was ordered to close due to lack of

524 N. State St. electrical service for non-payment of bill. All contaminated July 24, 2015 August 3, 2015 Clairton, PA 15025 foods and foods at unsafe temperatures were discarded. (Clairton)

Black Dog Brinery • The subject facility, a food stand intending to operate at Permanently (Pittsburgh) the Picklesburgh food festival, was ordered to close. Plans July 17, 2015 closed/Out of were not submitted prior to operation and the facility could Business not produce evidence of product from an approved source.

High Rollers • The subject facility was ordered to close due to lack of

519 Eighth Ave. water upon notification from the borough. July 2, 2015 August 19, 2015 Homestead, PA

(Homestead)

Cake Eaters Sweet Shoppe • The subject facility was ordered to close due to June 19, 2015 June 22, 2015 3810 Butler St. delinquency in payment for the health permit.

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

(Lawrenceville) Cobbler World, LLC • The subject facility was ordered to close due to

2401 Penn Ave. delinquency in payment for the health permit. This

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 operation utilizes the common kitchen at the Pittsburgh June 18, 2015 June 22, 2015 (Strip District) Public Market, 2401 Penn Avenue, for food processing. Its products are sold direct to consumer and through Retail markets in the Pittsburgh area.

• The subject facility was closed for operating without a Bombay Curry House health permit, unsafe cold holding temperatures, 346 Atwood St. Dishwasher not sanitizing, inadequate sneeze guard, and June 2, 2015 June 5, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 failure to submit plans. (Oakland)

Bad Azz BBQ • The subject facility was given a cease and desist notice

992 Becks Run Rd. because the food facility was operating without a valid Closed/No further May 20, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15210 health permit and was ordered to close. update

(Mt. Oliver) Elizabeth Moose Lodge • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for Permanently 3rd & Market St. their health permit. May 14, 2015 closed/Out of Elizabeth Boro, PA 15037 Business (Elizabeth)

Hill House Hoagies • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

2847 Chartiers Ave. their health permit. Subsequently paid on 5/12/15. May 12, 2015 May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(West End)

Sloan Christian Academy • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

144 Wabash St. their health permit. Closed/No further May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 update

(West End)

Train Up A Child, Inc. • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

2849 Chartiers Ave. their health permit. Subsequently paid on 5/12/15. May 12, 2015 May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(West End)

West End Children's Center • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for Permanently 42 Wabash St. their health permit. May 12, 2015 closed/Out of Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Business (West End)

VIP II • An investigation was conducted at the subject facility

2404 Webster Ave. today as part of the Nuisance Bar task force and is Permanently Pittsburgh, PA 15219 currently not operating. Sewage and fecal matter, and April 29, 2015 closed/Out of (Hill District) several leaking pipes, were in the basement. The facility Business was ordered to remain closed until inspected and approved by the Department.

Doubleday's Burgers • An investigation was conducted on 2/24/15 at the subject

121 6th St. facility due to a complaint. There was a sewage back-up in Feb. 24, 2015 Feb. 25, 2015

Pittsburgh (Downtown) the basement and the facility was ordered to close.

LA Internacional • The subject facility was found operating without a permit

2401 Penn Ave. on Saturday, at the Public Market, and was Ordred to Close.

Pittsburgh (Strip District) High and moderate risk violations were identified to include Permanently the following: Unsafe cooling practices, unsafe holding Feb. 14, 2015 closed/Out of temperatures, lack of handwashing sink, lack of certified Business food safety manager, lack of consumer advisory and lack of thermometer to monitor food temperatures. Bob's Bar • Referral received from Plumbing inspection that the water

542 Indiana Ave. service to the subject facility has been terminated. Permanently

Glassport, PA 15045 Investigation confirmed that there is insufficient water to Feb. 2, 2015 closed/Out of the facility. The facility was ordered to close until water Business can be restored. Bad Azz BBQ • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

992 Becks Run Rd. their health permit. May 20, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15210

(Mt. Oliver) Elizabeth Moose Lodge • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

3rd & Market St. their health permit. May 14, 2015 Elizabeth Boro, PA 15037

(Elizabeth) Hill House Hoagies • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

2847 Chartiers Ave. their health permit. Subsequently paid on 5/12/15. May 12, 2015 May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(West End) Sloan Christian Academy • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

144 Wabash St. their health permit. May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(West End) Train Up A Child, Inc. • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for May 12, 2015 May 12, 2015

2849 Chartiers Ave. their health permit. Subsequently paid on 5/12/15.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(West End)

West End Children's Center • The subject facility was posted closed for failure to pay for

42 Wabash St. their health permit. May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

(West End)

VIP II • An investigation was conducted at the subject facility

2404 Webster Ave. today as part of the Nuisance Bar task force and is

Pittsburgh, PA 15219 currently not operating. Sewage and fecal matter, and April 29, 2015 (Hill District) several leaking pipes, were in the basement. The facility was ordered to remain closed until inspected and approved by the Department. Doubleday's Burgers • An investigation was conducted on 2/24/15 at the subject

121 6th St. facility due to a complaint. There was a sewage back-up in February 24, 2015 February 25, 2015

Pittsburgh (Downtown) the basement and the facility was ordered to close.

LA Internacional • The subject facility was found operating without a permit

2401 Penn Ave. on Saturday, at the Public Market, and was Ordred to Close.

Pittsburgh (Strip District) High and moderate risk violations were identified to include the following: Unsafe cooling practices, unsafe holding February 14, 2015 temperatures, lack of handwashing sink, lack of certified food safety manager, lack of consumer advisory and lack of thermometer to monitor food temperatures. Bob's Bar • Referral received from Plumbing inspection that the water

542 Indiana Ave. service to the subject facility has been terminated.

Glassport, PA 15045 Investigation confirmed that there is insufficient water to February 2, 2015 the facility. The facility was ordered to close until water can be restored. Toro's Ribs & Brew • The subject facility was closed on Dec. 30, 2014 for failure

5128 Penn Ave. to permit entrance for inspection. December 30, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA 15224

(Bloomfield) House of Savvy/Dad's Diner • The Subject facility was ordered to close as part of

2600-02 Perrysville Ave. Nuisance Bar Task force raid. The facility was operating Pittsburgh, PA 15214 without a health permit, lacked water at the three

(Fineview) compartment kitchen and basement hand-washing sinks, Oct. 3, 2014 potentially hazardous foods were at unsafe temperatures, utensils were washed in food preparation sink, the gas hot water tank had no flue, and the bar lacked sinks.

Getner's South Park Pizza & • The subject facility was closed on August 20, 2014 for Ice Cream failure to permit entrance for inspection and for operating

2550 Brownsville Rd. without a valid health permit (unpaid fees). August 20, 2014

Pittsburgh, PA 15129

(South Park Twp.)

Long John Silver's/AW • The subject facility was ordered to close yesterday. It is

201 Hoffman Blvd. tied into a common sewer line with McDonald’s at 101

Duquesne, PA 15110 Hoffman Blvd. The adjacent McDonald’s voluntarily closed and contacted the Health Department for assistance. The Oct. 7, 2014 Oct. 7, 2014 facilities are to remain closed until repairs are made to the common line, and the facilities are inspected and approved by the Department. NYWP Enterprises • The subject facility has a significant mouse infestation,

1300 Island Ave. birds, and contaminated product. This facility had Oct. 15, 2014 Oct. 16, 2014

McKees Rocks, PA 15136 previously been issued a Consumer Alert in July 2014.

Strictly Business Catering/ • The subject facility was ordered to close today for lack of Club Sandwich & Deli (any) functioning refrigeration and food found at unsafe Oct. 14, 2014 Oct. 15, 2014 713 Main St. temperatures; dishwasher not sanitizing; and two other Sharpsburg, PA 15215 moderate risk violations.

• The subject facility was given a closure order on August 25, Living Juicy 2014 for being open and operating without a valid Health 5892 Ellsworth Ave. Permit and for plumbing work not done by a registered August 25, 2014 Sept. 4, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Master Plumber or filing plumbing plans with the Plumbing (Shadyside) Division.

Ivy Pittsburgh • Ivy Pittsburgh (Strip District) was ordered to close for

108-114 19th St. operating without a health permit; dishwasher not

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 sanitizing; potentially hazardous foods at unsafe June 20, 2014 July 3, 2014

(Strip District) temperatures. In addition, the facility was cited for various Building and Fire code violations.

Mon Valley Sportsman • A Closure order was issued to Mon Valley Sportsman Association Association, Inc., for opening and operating a food facility

2409 Gleditsch Alley without a permit. No hot water at the ladies room sink; April 12, 2014

McKeesport, PA 15132 and various structural violations. See the Inspection

(McKeesport) Report.

Howard's Market • A Closure order was issued to Howard's Market, for opening March 20, 2014

1300 Murtland St. and operating a food facility without a permit. No permit

Pittsburgh, PA 15208 could be issued at that time because employee toilet

(Homewood) facilities were not accessible, the presence of a mop sink could not be verified, and hot water was not installed at the 3-bowl sink. See the Inspection Report. Ichiban II • A Closure Order was posted at the Ichiban II Japanese

1160 Park Manor Blvd. Steakhouse due to inadequate/malfunctioning refrigeration

Pittsburgh, PA 15205 and food stored at unsafe temperatures. June 25, 2014 June 26, 2014

(Robinson) See the Inspection Report

Misha's Gallery Restaurant • The subject facility was ordered to close for operating with

7355 Frankstown Ave. a delinquent permit. June 20, 2014 June 20, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA 15208

(13th Ward)

China Bistro • The subject facility was ordered to close due to an

4779 William Flynn Hwy. extensive roof leak and food contamination (moldy foods June 19, 2014 June 20, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA 15101 and filth).

(Allison Park)

Craig's Cocktails • A Closure order was issued to Craig's Cocktails, for failure

3122 Chartiers Ave. to allow access for inspection. Several attempts were made June 2, 2014 June 5, 2014 Pittsburgh, 15204 to gain access. The owner has ignored all attempts made to

(McKees Rocks) conduct an inspection.

Franco’s Restaurant • A Closure order was issued to Franco's Restaurant, for

8 Brilliant Ave. numerous critical violations, including poor hot and cold May 9, 2014 May 10, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA food storage temperatures, and potentially hazardous foods

(Aspinwall) stored at improper temperatures. R & B's Pizza Place • Owner agreed to voluntarily close the facility due to loss of

421 Lincoln Ave. water service. Facility to be re-opened once an inspector Feb. 2, 2014 Feb. 5, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA 15202 confirms service has been restored.

(Bellevue) Dollar General • A Closure order was issued to Dollar General, Cl#

352 2nd Ave. 199905210004, for a significant raw sewage backup

Elizabeth Twp., PA 15037 currently in the food storage area floor and the floors of Jan. 8, 2014 Jan. 24, 2014 (Elizabeth) the male and female public restrooms. Bottled beverages are on the floor and were discarded. No effective sanitation is taking place at this time.

American Carpatho-Russian • The American Carpatho-Russian Club of Rankin was issued a Club of Rankin letter indicating that their permit has been suspended and

Pittsburgh, 15104 they have been ordered closed. This action was taken

(Rankin) because they do not possess a valid Health Dept. license (permit expired September 2012); they have not responded Nov. 19, 2013 to a September request they call for an inspection; no response to an October gain entry letter; and no show for an inspection scheduled for 1 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Recent calls indicate the phone has been disconnected.

Cousin Vinny's • A Closure Order was posted due to the facility having a long

1800 Preble Ave., inspectional history for the three door refrigeration unit

Pittsburgh, 15233 operating at improper temperatures. Today the unit was Oct. 18, 2013 Oct. 21, 2013 (Chateau) holding ambient temperature 50F. There is no other refrigeration available in this facility.

This facility has a history of unsafe cooling and hot holding.

Wu's Shaved Ice • Unpermitted shave ice concession July 8, 2013 July 18, 2013 South Park

India Garden • A reinspection was conducted 10 days after the posting of a

328 Atwood St., Consumer Alert on June 4, 2013

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • The facility was found not to have corrected all major

(Oakland) (critical) violations, including unsafe hot and cold holding June 14, 2013 June 21, 2013 temperatures and the presence of numerous roaches. Therefore the facility was ordered closed and posted with a closed placard.

Mexico City Restaurant • A Closure placard was issued for a raw sewage back-up in

409 Wood Street basement.

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Fresh rat droppings in basement dry storage area.

(Downtown) • A dishwasher not sanitizing. April 4, 2013 April 8, 2013 • A recurring problem of not having a food safety certified manager present. • Food at improper temperature (discarded ), and numerous other violations. Long John Silver • A Closure placard was issued for unsanitary conditions; a

807 West View Park Rd sewage back-up coming from the kitchen floor drains. April 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA 15229

(West View) Pittsburgh Popcorn • A Closure placard was issued for being open and operating March 12, 2013 March 18, 2013 Warehouse without a permit

2400 Josephine St. • Live and dead mice along with numerous mouse droppings

Pittsburgh, PA 15203 and entry points throughout the facility

(South Side) • Numerous structural deficiencies including peeling paint from a ceiling above the chocolate and peanut butter mixer • Black mold on walls in popcorn storage area next to caramelizing production • Facility does not have a client number, so operator is not searchable in ACHD's food service database. View the inspection report

Unnamed Bar/Club & The facility and adjacent BBQ stand were ordered to close for

BBQ Stand operating without a health permit, inadequate sanitization, no 7301 Frankstown Ave. hot water in ladies room, evidence of mice, and liquor

Pittsburgh, PA 15208 adulterated with fruit flies. Adjacent BBQ stand had inadequate Sep. 16, 2012

(Homewood North) facilities for sanitization and hand washing, no restroom, and was operating out of a stand with incomplete floors, walls, ceiling and ventilation.

Mexico City An inspection revealed multiple violations including sewage

409 Wood St. back-up in the basement, roof leaking near the dishwasher,

(Downtown) infestations of fruit flies, house flies and evidence of rats. Aug. 6, 2012 Aug. 8, 2012 Coolers are malfunctioning and food is at unsafe temperatures. Allowed to reopen following repairs and conditions met.

MarTina's Authentic Italian • Subject facility was operating without a health permit and Delicacies with violations that included potentially hazardous foods

Parking Lot along Penn prepared in an unpermitted facility; hot foods at unsafe Avenue temperatures; inadequate facilities to maintain product

Pittsburgh (Strip District) temperature; no sanitizer available; and, no hand sanitizer.

Also note: this operator prepares food from an unpermitted location and has a web site that advertises the sale of numerous "authentic Italian delicacies." May 19, 2012 NOTE: Food stands may operate in front of or across from a food facility that is inspected and permitted by ACHD provided the following conditions are met:

1. The municipality must approve the stands location. 2. All ACHD food stand requirements are met. 3. Operator has obtained written permission from the food business operator that they can use sinks, refrigeration, preparation areas and restrooms.

Chase's BBQ • Subject facility was ordered closed. Facility was operating

2315-1/2 Wylie Avenue without a health permit; had evidence of rodent activity

Pittsburgh, PA15219 throughout (active holes, chewed material and droppings); several fixtures lacked water or hot water and were in poor Feb. 6, 2012 repair; residential food equipment in kitchen; and dirty and deteriorated (possibly dangerous) floors – owner to submit plans and call for inspection, if he wishes to reopen

Chuck's Floreffe Hotel Pizza, • Unpaid/delinquent permit fee 1617 State St., Nov. 18, 2011

Clairton, PA 15205

Unpermitted Fish Fry • Operating without a Health Permit business operating in front • Lack of sanitary facilities of Wade's Barber Salon Aug. 26, 2011

7246 Kelly St

Pittsburgh, 15208

The Sweet Spot • Lack of hot water in the facility

3631 California Ave. • Operating without a health permit July 26, 2011

Pittsburgh, 15212 Bar/Restaurant at Skylark • Lack of hot water in the facility Motor Inn, Dec. 29, 2010 225 Moon-Clinton Road,

Moon Township, 15108 Red Door Fisherman’s Club • No water in urinals (an unpermitted/unlicensed • No hot water in facility after hours facility) • No ladies restroom Dec. 11, 2010 1402 Fifth Ave. • No soap or towels in facility

Oakland • No bar sinks • No sanitizer available

Angel's • No hot water in the facility

2604 Josephine St. • No gas service Permanently Pittsburgh (South Side) • Fruit fly and housefly infestation, with numerous alcohol Aug. 4, 2011 Closed bottles contaminated with fruit flies • Clogged hand sinks

Liquid Lounge • Ordered closed - Open and operating without a health

(aka Legends) permit

4343 Verona Rd. • Air temperature of kitchen refrigerator at 45°

Penn Hills, 15147 • Raw fish in container stored in small bucket of chicken wings Sep. 24, 2011 Sep. 27, 2011 • Hand sink removed/uncapped waste line • Urinal not operable • Dumpster overflowing • Small fryers not underneath hood/filters missing in hood

Angel's • Lack of hot water in the facility (gas service had been

2604 Josephine St. terminated) May 27, 2011 June 3, 2011

Pittsburgh (South Side) • Attempted to reopen without ACHD approval Tusca • Rodent infestation May 10, 2011 May 12, 2011

2773 Sydney St.

Pittsburgh

(South Side Works)

Te’s Café, • Sewage/restroom problem Removed 2000 Murray Ave., • Chemical dishwasher was not sanitizing March 18, 2011 March 18, 2011 Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Club Mosaic • The facility does not have adequate hot water Removed

108 19th St., Jan. 21, 2011 when Jan. 19, 2011 Strip District, Pittsburgh hot water was restored

The kitchen at the • Severe roach infestation Removed Jan. 12, Renaissance Center, 908-910 Nov. 9, 2010 2011 when violation Penn Ave. was corrected Downtown

Billy's Gold Door, • Facility lacks hot and cold running water Removed Jan. 3,

6840 Kelly St., • No sanitizer at the bar 2011 when Nov. 5, 2010 12th Ward, Pittsburgh violations were (Homewood section) corrected

Little Athens • Food held at unsafe temperatures

Strip District Stand, • Facilities to maintain product temperature are inadequate operating at the parking lot • Foods improperly transported Removed Nov. 6, located around 20th and • No sanitization set up/no hand wash set up Oct. 30, 2010 when violations Penn Ave. • Operating at an unapproved location were corrected • Foods not covered and protected from public while on display

Aladdin's Eatery • Consumer complaints of sickness received

5878 Forbes Ave. Squirrel • Two refrigeration units found holding unsafe temperatures Hill, Pittsburgh on repeat occasions Removed June 3, • Temperatures were not being monitored; Certified Food June 2, 2010 when violations Protection Manager was present when we arrived, left and were corrected was not scheduled to return until later • Cooling of cooked, potentially hazardous foods was not being properly monitored/charted Veracruz Tienda Mexicana • Rat droppings throughout the basement and employee

2852 Broadway Ave. restroom Removed Feb. 26, Dormont • Rodent harborage Feb. 23, 2010 when violations • No hot water to facility were corrected • Mouse droppings on 1st floor behind shelves of food

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