A local convenience store is under Consumer Alert after an inspection found evidence of a rodent infestation.<\/p>\n
The Allegheny County Health Department says Rocks Express on Frederick Street in McKees Rocks had four total violations, two considered high-risk.<\/p>\n
Those high-risk violations include bags of chips found with rodent chew marks and nearby mouse droppings. All of the affected bags were thrown away.<\/p>\n
Other issues include gaps found at the bottom of the front door and sides of the garage door, both big enough for rodents to get through. A window was not protected from pest entry.<\/p>\n
A dead mouse was found on a glue board under a three-bowl sink and another one was found on a set of steps in the basement, along with mouse droppings in the basement.<\/p>\n
Several boxes were found chewed by mice as well.<\/p>\n
In order to remove the Consumer Alert, the Health Department says the following must occur: <\/p>\n
-All rodent droppings, dead rodents, and affected food products must be removed from the premises. <\/p>\n
-All areas which contained droppings or dead animals must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. <\/p>\n
-The front door must be sealed to prevent further pest entry. <\/p>\n
-A comprehensive pest control visit must have occurred<\/p>\n
-Progress on removing unused items and debris from the basement must be observed. <\/p>\n
-The door leading to the basement stairs should be sealed to prevent pest entry from the basement.<\/p>\n