Health Department Shuts Down Pittsburgh Deli

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered the closure of Matrins Meat & Deli on Wood Street in Wilkinsburg for numerous health code violations.

A recent inspection found:

• Cold food held at unsafe temperatures.

• Inadequate equipment to maintain temperature.

• Evidence of improper employee personal hygiene.

• Lack of soap at the hand washing sink.

• Inadequate cleaning and sanitization of food contact surfaces.

• A lack of hot water in the deli.

• The deli was operating without a food permit.

The health department said the full inspection report currently is unavailable.

It's unclear when, or if, the deli will be permitted to reopen.