Health Department Shuts Down Pittsburgh-Area Eatery

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered the closure of UZ Bakery, on Steubenville Pike in North Fayette, for numerous food code violations.

During an inspection on Monday, old mouse droppings were found along the wall behind the front counter.Numerous flies were observed in the food prep area.

A high-risk violation: meat pies were not hot held after cooking, and the bakery has no equipment for hot-holding meats. Such foods have to be maintained at a temperature at or above 135 degrees.

The bakery's meat slicer had old meat product on the frame and saw. Dry blood was found on the bottom of the refrigerator in the front of the establishment. A pan of old grease was being stored on a case of beverages.

There was no three-bowl sink to properly sanitize dishes and utensils.

Additionally, the bakery was operating without a valid permit from the health department's Food Safety program. It had not submitted plans for review before opening.

A "closed" placard is posted at an establishment when an imminent health hazard is identified at a restaurant or kitchen or if it has been operating without proper permits.