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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant.

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.
The Cathedral Cafe has been cited for eight health code violations in the Allegheny County Health Department’s most recent inspection of the facility.

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.
The Cathedral Cafe has been cited for eight health code violations in the Allegheny County Health Department’s most recent inspection of the facility.

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.
U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant.

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 passed a Tuesday reinspection after receiving nine violations in an inspection last week.

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, a small Mexican grocery store tucked away on Atwood Street, offers traditional ingredients to its customers while tacos heat up on the grill outside of the store. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

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.
The Allegheny County Health Department issued a consumer alert for Uncle Sam’s Sub’s on Tuesday due to several health violations, including the presence of rodent droppings and cockroaches. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Uncle Sam’s Subs cited for multiple health-code violations

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor • September 6, 2018
Uncle Sam's Subs in Oakland received multiple health code violations in an inspection report Sept. 4.
(Photo by Jon Kunitsky | Staff Photographer)

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...

Milano's Pizzeria on Fifth Avenue received a consumer alert Friday for numerous violations. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

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...

Thai Hana is expected to reopen on Saturday, September second. (Photo by Kyleen Considine | Visual Editor)

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...

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