Restaurants & Bars

Pittsburgh-Area Eatery Shut Down For Numerous Health Violations

The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered the closure of a suburban Pittsburgh eatery.

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered the closure Bukeye Stows on Broadway Avenue in Stowe.

A recent inspection found evidence of active rat infestation; sewage backups in the basement; food (imported dehydrated fish) from unknown sources and food stored in non-food-grade containers and packaging.

The eatery also was operating without a valid health permit and neglected to submit plans for a new food facility to the health department.

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It's unclear when - or if - Bukeye Stows will reopen.

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