Pittsburgh-Area Fast Food Restaurant Hit With Consumer Alert

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant, on William Penn Highway in Wilkins, for ongoing health code violations.

A recent inspection revealed an active roof leak above the front service line where fried chicken and potato fries are hot-held. "This water is falling onto the front of the service line and represents an imminent health hazard in a critical food preparation/storage area," the inspector noted in the report.

The leak consisted of one ceiling tile that is wet and sagging, with dripping occurring at its edges. Water was falling onto the edge of the front service line, directly in front of the fries.

Another active leak was found over the mop service sink.

The inspector found evidence of a chronic roof leak directly above the self-service soda dispenser in the dining area, indicated by severely water-stained ceiling tiles and heavy buildup of calcium on the wooden junctures and wall.

A restaurant with a consumer alert placard is allowed to operate for a temporary period not exceeding 10 days. Another inspection is conducted either prior to the expiration of the temporary period upon request of the eatery owner or on the tenth day.

See the entire inspection report here.