Pittsburgh Restaurant Gets Consumer Alert

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for a well-known Pittsburgh restaurant.

The alert was issued for Mintt Indian Cuisine, on Banksville Road in Banksville, for numerous health code violations.

An inspection on Wednesday revealed one dead cockroach and old droppings observed on ledge behind water heater from previous activity.

Two dead cockroaches from previous activity observed in hallway leading to side entrance.

Additionally, vacuum-packed tilapia filets were found stored at an unsafe temperature in a freezer.

Temperatures of proteins in a middle worktop cooler (heavy cream, lamb, and sauces) measured 46 to 47 degrees.

Temperatures of proteins in middle worktop cooler (heavy cream, lamb, and sauces) were measured 46 to 47 degrees, which is unsafe.

There's more.

Temperatures of all proteins and sauces, including chicken, lamb, tofu, and sauces, measured 66 to 70 ees. Temperature of paneer held in three gallon bucket at room temperature measured 80 degrees.

Temperatures of non-cooling proteins held in right prep cooler measured 44 to 45 degrees. Way too warm by health code regulations.

Internal temperature of raw eggs held at room temperature on top of right prep cooler measured 67 degrees.

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.