By Olivia Adams
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Noodlehead, the Shadyside restaurant known for its Thai-inspired dishes, is facing a wave of scrutiny after being slapped with a second consumer alert within a single month.
The Allegheny County Health Department recently cited the popular eatery for several health code violations that could pose risks to diners.
These issues range from problems with employee hygiene to improper food handling practices.
The most recent inspection of Noodlehead, which took place on Monday, was triggered by reports of customers falling ill after dining at the establishment, as CBS News Pittsburgh recounted.
Specifically, complainants cited sickness following meals consumed on September 4 and 6. Upon review, the Food Safety Inspector noted several high-risk violations, including one where wheat noodles, stored at unsafe temperatures between 46 and 49 degrees, forced the health department to compel the restaurant to dispose of the compromised ingredients.
Facing a tight timeline, the restaurant must address these issues promptly, or it risks closure by authorities.
The Health Department mandates a follow-up inspection within the week, assessing if corrective measures adequately resolve the reported high and medium-risk violations.
All of this follows an eerily similar alert issued just last month, dented only by a brief respite when the alert was lifted on September 3, as detailed by Audacy.
Updates on the situation will be posted on the Allegheny County Health Department’s website, keeping the public informed on whether Noodlehead can bounce back or if it will fold under the pressure of health regulations.
