Bruegger’s reopens after health department re-inspection
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
August 15, 2019
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery in Oakland has reopened for business on Tuesday, after it was ordered to close on Saturday by the Allegheny County Health Department.
Fire at U. S. Steel plant cuts power to key pollution control systems
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 18, 2019
An electrical fire occurred at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant early Monday morning rendering desulfurization, or pollution control, systems inoperational, according to the Allegheny County Health Department.
Cathedral Cafe passes health department reinspection
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 24, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe passed a Friday reinspection by the Allegheny County Health Department after being cited for eight health code violations last Monday.
Cathedral Cafe cited for 8 health code violations
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 14, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe was cited by the Allegheny County Health Department for eight health code violations Monday. The facility, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, received one high-risk, two medium-risk and five low-risk violations.
Pittsburgh receives “F” for air quality despite decades of improvement
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Pittsburgh has made strides in distancing itself from its industrial past, but the region remains plagued by lingering air quality concerns.
Market Central passes health department reinspection
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 16, 2019
Market Central passed a Tuesday reinspection by the Allegheny County Health Department after being cited for nine health code violations last Monday.
Las Palmas remains open after several health inspections
By Joanna Li, News Editor
February 5, 2019
After at least three visits from the Allegheny County Health Department since it was ordered to close Jan. 24, Las Palmas #2, the Oakland location of the Mexican grocery and restaurant, was reinspected Feb. 5 and permitted to remain open.
Uncle Sam’s Subs cited for multiple health-code violations
By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
September 7, 2018
Uncle Sam's Subs in Oakland received multiple health code violations in an inspection report Sept. 4.
Allegheny County Health Department issues consumer alert at Popeyes
By Grant Burgman | News Editor
May 15, 2018
The Allegheny County Health Department issued a consumer alert Friday to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Fifth Avenue for an infestation of mice. Inspectors reportedly found a live mouse in the office and another live mouse in the basement of the restaurant, and found dead mice in the kitchen and on ...
Original Milano’s Pizza receives consumer alert for code violations
By Janine Faust / Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2017
Original Milano’s Pizza was issued a consumer alert from the Allegheny Health Department Friday for numerous code violations. Malfunctioning refrigeration, evidence of mice and a lack of soap at the handwashing sink were among the violations the health department found at the restaurant located on the 3600 b...
Thai Hana temporarily closed until violations resolved
By Janine Faust | Assistant News Editor
August 31, 2017
The Allegheny County Health Department issued a consumer alert for Thai Hana and Sushi Bar Tuesday. According to the ACHD, the presence of roaches, flies and bags of rice infested by moths were among the reasons for issuing the alert for the restaurant located on the 3600 block of Fifth Avenue. ...