A South Side bar says it has conducted a full investigation with the Allegheny County Health Department and brought in additional pest control services after a rat was found on its beer taps.
In a statement, Urban Tap said there is a video circulating of a rat under beer taps at its South Side location on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh.
Urban Tap employees immediately contacted the county health department and brought in pest control services, the statement said.
“We conducted a full inspection of the building with the Allegheny (County) Health Department, reinforcing all possible entry points, increasing monitoring and tightening our sanitation and nightly procedures,” the statement said.
“There is construction happening behind our building that has increased rodent activity in the area. That context matters — but it does not excuse what happened.”
Urban Tap in Pittsburgh's South Side addresses viral video showing rat on beer taps https://t.co/vAA9A3pU7y
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Urban Tap’s statement said the bar is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
“Urban Tap has been part of this community for years. I care deeply about our staff, our guests, and the standards we operate by. Right now, my focus is on handling this thoroughly, transparently, and the right way,” the statement said.
