Milwaukee’s Wicked Hop remains closed; additional roach activity found

The Brief

  • The Wicked Hop in Milwaukee will remain closed after inspectors observed additional live roach activity on Friday.
  • Inspection reports document dead and live American cockroaches in the basement and main kitchen areas.
  • The facility will focus over the weekend on implementing additional steps necessary to address the issue.

MILWAUKEE The Wicked Hop will remain closed after City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) inspectors observed additional live roach activity on the first floor in a back preparation area on Friday, Feb. 27.

Wicked Hop closed

During the health department’s reinspection on Friday, they provided additional recommendations and encouraged the establishment to consult with their licensed pest management company on further corrective measures.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department said the facility will focus on implementing additional steps necessary to address the issue over the weekend.

Inspectors will reconnect with the facility next week to reassess next steps.

Roach activity found

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