The South Side bar made locally famous after video of a rat walking on its beer taps has gotten a clean bill from the Allegheny County Health Department.
Urban Tap on East Carson Street posted a copy of the inspection report, which notes “no evidence of rodent activity” and “exclusion work” that includes patching, foam and weather stripping.
“We’re very proud to share a positive update,” the post said.
“After working very closely with the Health Department over the past few weeks, we have completed a reinspection of our restaurant with much success. Our team took this process very seriously and made improvements to our daily operations to ensure we continue to meet the highest standards and expectations for food safety and cleanliness.”
The bar shot into an unwanted spotlight after an early March video circulating of a rat under beer taps.
At the time, restaurant officials said they were horrified and would work to earn the public’s trust back.
The restaurant underwent a full investigation with the county health department and brought in additional pest control services. It also made tweaks to the building to reinforce entry points, and it tightened sanitation and nightly procedures.
“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,” restaurant officials previously said.
In its most recent social media post, the restaurant announced an appreciation event March 24 that includes an all-day happy hour, complementary dessert table and other specials.
A portion of drink sale proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit South Side Community Action Network.
”We cannot thank you enough for your trust in our business,” the post said.