3 Pittsburgh Bars Cited, 1 Ordered Closed After Inspections

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of State Police, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, found issues with several Pittsburgh establishments.

Recent inspections resulted in the closure of one city location.

The compliance check issues were found along with people from the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, the Pittsburgh Police Department, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Licensing and Inspection and the Allegheny County Health Department.

Details on the violations were not immediately available, but here's what the compliance checks uncovered, according to a state police report:

• Choice's Lounge on Webster Avenue in the Hill District was cited by the health department for three violations, one of which resulted in its closure. The lounge also was cited for allowing smoking where smoking is prohibited and is not a legitimate restaurant.

• Lefty's Northside, on Western Avenue on the North Side: A violation was found for a loudspeaker. Pittsburgh Fire found four violations and the health department found two violations.
• Galaxy Lounge, on Kelly Street in Homewood: The health department found five violations and Pittsburgh Licensing & Inspection found six violations. Police officers also seized a large amount of marijuana.