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Rat Incident at Urban Tap: Quick Action Taken

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Urban Tap in Pittsburgh faces rodent issue, swiftly addresses it: A video of a rat on beer taps sparks concern, but the restaurant acts promptly, hiring pest control, deep cleaning, and sealing entry points. Health officials confirm minor infestation, reinspection scheduled for March 16th. Customers and industry peers show support, acknowledging city-wide rodent problem.

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Rat Incident at Urban Tap: Quick Action Taken

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Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rat Incident at Urban Tap: Quick Action Taken. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 6, here's the latest out of Birmingham, a video surfaced online showing a rat perched on the beer taps at Urban Tap, a popular spot in Pittsburgh, Southside. The restaurant posted a direct response on Instagram, emitting the issue and saying it's unacceptable. They reached out to the Allegheny County Health Department immediately and hired professional pest control. Staff then did a deep clean, sealed entry points and ramped up nightly checks. Many customers voice support online, saying they'll stick around despite the footage. Folks in the restaurant business chimed in too, noting Rodin's pop-up everywhere in the city, and praising the quick accountability. Health officials confirmed droppings in areas like behind the taps, basement, and stairs, but no major infestation. The place must address it all before a re-inspection on March 16. Nearby construction has boosted Rodin activity around the area, though the owner's stress that changes nothing. They're now monitoring closely to prevent repeats.

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