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DOH Closes Penn Station Fast Food Pavilion For Roach Problem
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Nell Casey
Published Nov 12, 2013
Modified Nov 12, 2013
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Looks like desperate commuters weren't the only creatures filling up on Crunchwrap Supremes before boarding Amtrak. In an inspection on Friday, the Health Department discovered a lively roach population inside the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell kiosks in the station's main terminal and decided to shut down the eateries, DNAinfo reported.
According to the DOH website, the eateries—which also contain Tim Horton's, Nathan's and Colobo's Yogurt—were cited a whopping 50 points for multiple violations including live roaches, improper food refrigeration and "filth flies." Shudder.
A sign on the restaurant yesterday indicated they were undergoing repairs, the common line for DOH-shuttered establishments. In the meantime, hungry travelers can visit the nearby 8th avenue location for their Cinnabon Delights fix.
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