Carnegie Grocery Store Shut Down After Health Inspectors Find Serious Violations

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A grocery store in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, has been ordered to close its doors following a health inspection that uncovered six critical violations, including a severe pest infestation and unsanitary food handling practices.

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced the closure of Rahma Grocery after inspectors found an active German roach infestation, with dead roaches described as “too many to count” in various parts of the store. The presence of pests posed a significant risk to food safety and public health.

In addition to the roach infestation, inspectors discovered a meat saw that was visibly soiled with remnants of multiple types of meat.

This unsanitary condition violated health standards and heightened the risk of cross-contamination. Furthermore, the grocery store was found to be processing food despite a previous order to cease operations due to the lack of hot water—a basic requirement for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

According to the ACHD, the violations created conditions that posed an immediate and serious threat to public health. Under these circumstances, the store was mandated to shut down until all issues are resolved and compliance with health standards is achieved.

Residents expressed mixed reactions to the closure. While some were shocked by the findings, others emphasized the importance of maintaining strict health and safety standards for community businesses.

The store will remain closed until it addresses the violations and passes a follow-up inspection. The ACHD has emphasized that public health and safety are their top priorities and that they will ensure the grocery store meets all requirements before reopening.

For updates on the situation and information on other health department inspections, visit the Allegheny County Health Department’s website.

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