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Eatery with history of health department violations abruptly closes doors
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Key Points:
- The Hardee’s restaurant in Circleville, Ohio, closed its doors in late April, with the permanence of the closure still unclear.
- The closure follows ongoing disputes with the Pickaway County Health Department (PCHD) over health and safety violations.
- The restaurant was temporarily shut down in June 2023 due to being deemed a public health and safety risk by both the PCHD and Circleville Fire Department.
- Health inspections revealed numerous violations over more than a decade, including improper food temperatures, unmarked food containers, dirty equipment, and pest infestations.
- Specific issues included the presence of live insects, rodents, rodent droppings, and multiple flies within the facility, despite the use of an exterminator.
