Pittsburgh-Area Chain Restaurant Slapped With Consumer Alert

NORTH VERSAILLES, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Hook Fish & Chicken, on Loews Drive in North Versailles. The alert comes after the health department earlier this month ordered the restaurant to close for numerous health code violations.

During a reinspection on Sept. 20, more than 10 yellow jacket bees were observed in the dining room, kitchen and warewashing area. A large quantity of bees were present in the unused drive-thru area.

There remains no hot water in the restroom.

Several broken prep units and a freezer were repaired, but the restaurant still needs a two-door refrigeration unit.

Excessive litter was found around the perimeter of the building.

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.

Read the entire inspection report here.