Popular Pittsburgh Restaurant Slapped With Consumer Alert

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Noodlehead, on South Highland Avenue in Shadyside, for numerous health code violations.

During a recent inspection, fruit flies were found around rotting onions in the basement storage area.

Foods were measured at unsafe temperatures.

"The facility lacks managerial controls, effective training plans and standard operating procedures," the inspection report stated.

The report also noted poor employee personal hygiene procedures, improper cleaning and sanitation, lack of soap at handwashing sinks, improper storage of toxic items, and lack of a
certified food protection manager.

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.