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Cockroaches Found in Pittsburgh Chicken Restaurant
19 Nov
Summary
- 15 health violations found at Quick-It Chicken, including live roaches.
- Foodborne illness risks due to poor cleaning and sanitization practices.
- Restaurant faces closure by November 28 if violations are not corrected.
A consumer alert has been issued for Quick-It Chicken, a restaurant situated inside a Valero gas station on Pittsburgh's North Side. An inspection by the Allegheny County Health Department revealed 15 violations, with two deemed high-risk. These included a live German cockroach found in an unused pizza oven and significant issues with cleaning and sanitization, such as accumulated food debris on utensils.
Further violations noted were pest-related, including cockroach egg casings and apparent rodent droppings. The report also flagged repeat offenses, such as the absence of a certified food protection manager and inadequate pest control services. These ongoing issues have placed the establishment under increased scrutiny.
The restaurant is required to rectify all identified deficiencies, including implementing proper cleaning protocols and securing pest control services, by November 28. Failure to meet these health department requirements will result in immediate closure, emphasizing the critical need for swift corrective actions.
