Popular Suburban Pittsburgh Restaurant Suddenly Closes

PITTSBURGH, PA — Barely two weeks after being cited by the Allegheny County Health Department, Walnut Grill-Fox Chapel in the Waterworks Mall has permanently closed.

The location no longer is listed on the website of the Pittsburgh-based chain, which also has restaurants in Robinson, Wexford and Washington.

The closure comes after a Feb. 27 health department inspection revealed 11 dead mice in multiple areas of the eatery, specifically the bar and staff locker room. A live mouse was observed fleeing from the seating area.

Numerous rodent droppings were found by the ware-washing sink, food preparation area, dry food storage area, kitchen pick-up window, refrigeration equipment, bar area, ice machine area, staff lockers and utility sink area.

The health department hit the restaurant with a consumer alert that was lifted the following day.