A Consumer Alert has been issued for a restaurant in Pittsburgh after it was hit with nearly 20 violations during a reinspection.
The Allegheny County Health Department says Maya Sushi on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill was hit with 18 total violations, four of those considered high-risk.
Some of the high-risk violations include “too many to count” mouse dropping under a sushi display and another cooler.
Fresh mouse droppings were also found on the floor behind a cook line, behind a water heater and “within the fryer cabinet”
Also, a repeat violation of a food item temped over the cold-holding temperature of 41 degrees.
Two containers of tofu cubes were stored in a cooler at 55 degrees.
Another high-risk violation includes “containers of seaweed and imitation crab mix stored directly underneath loosely covered pans of raw salmon in the cooler below the primary sushi prep line.” Inspectors say the cooler was reorganized for safe storage during the inspection.
Also, uncovered containers of avocado and celery were stored beneath a cooler used for raw fish.
A Consumer Alert is in effect until the restaurant conducts the following actions, according to the Health Department:
Remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and disinfect. Disinfection procedures provided during inspection.
Contract with Certified Pest Operator for onsite weekly treatment for no less than six weeks. Retain service reports for review.
All refrigeration units must be serviced. Retain service reports for review.
Secure at least one additional Certified Food Protection Manager and Certified Food Handler. Online information provided during inspection.
Provide sushi rice acidification HACCP Plan. Template will be emailed to owner on following business day. Email directly to inspector.
Secure at least three digital probe thermometers.
To see the full inspection report and any updates to the restaurant’s status visit the Health Department’s website.
