Follow-up inspection at Aspinwall’s Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s finds mouse droppings again, utility closet underneath the sink and the shelving unit, and behind the stand-up freezer in the far back decorating room

Jan 28, 2021

Follow-up inspection at Aspinwall’s Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s finds mouse droppings again, utility closet underneath the sink and the shelving unit, and behind the stand-up freezer in the far back decorating room

By: Don Shaw email: don.shaw@pennsylvaniachronicle.com 

Aspinwall, PA

Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique

213 Commercial Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

The Allegheny County Health Department conducted a reinspection (see earlier inspection below) retail food inspection on 1/27/21 at Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique.  During this inspection a total of 9 violations were found.

The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:

  • Bulk storage bins in the far back decorating room area are unlabeled.
  • Metal cans are unlabeled on the middle shelving unit in the back storage area.
  • There is no wiping cloth sanitizing bucket being used to wipe food contact surfaces following soapy water wash and rinse.
  • There are old mouse droppings in the utility closet underneath the sink and the shelving unit.
  • There are old mouse droppings behind the stand-up freezer in the far back decorating room.
  • There is no Certified Food Protection Manager on-site
  • A plastic tub of baking ingredients in plastic storage bags is on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • Several bulk storage bins have dispensing cups or scoops with the handles in contact with the product.
  • Milk crates are used to elevate plastic ingredient containers and a box of marshmallows off the floor in the back storage area.
  • There are water stained ceiling tiles in the far back decorating room area.
  • A ceiling tile is missing in the corner of the far back decorating room area.

Mouse droppings, Dishwasher not sanitizing at Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique in Aspinwall , 10 violations says county inspector