UPDATE: Hanlon's Catering released the following statement:
To our valued customers, We want to address the recent consumer alert at our catering location. The issue was identified, addressed immediately, and all required corrective actions were completed within 24hrs. Following a reinspection, the alert was lifted, and we are fully back to normal operations. Providing our customers with safe, high-quality food has always been, and will continue to be, our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience, support, and continued trust while we worked through the process. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to serving you!
A local catering business in the Pittsburgh area is under Consumer Alert after evidence of a rodent infestation was discovered during an inspection.
The Allegheny County Health Department says Hanlon's Catering on Clever Road in Robinson Township had eight total violations, including three considered high-risk.
Inspectors found noodles, breadcrumbs, pancake mix and walnuts “adulterated.”
Rodent droppings were also found on a rack storing clean dishes, a rack with stainless steel bowls and other areas. Those were listed as repeat violations.
The Health Department says all high and medium risk violations need to be corrected before the Consumer Alert is lifted.
The store needs to throw away all of the food affected by contamination, place remaining foods in “rodent-proof” containers, “obtain professional pest control” and remove all rodent droppings.
A follow-up inspection will take place within 10 days. If violations are not corrected, the business will be ordered closed. A reinspection is planned for August 7, unless requested earlier.
To see the full report and any updates on the caterer’s status, visit the Health Department’s website.
