John Tabak, owner of Stoney's Pub / Underground Pizza, is seen in this file photo.

(Jim Russell photo)

SOUTH HADLEY - Citing sanitary problems, the town's health department ordered Stoney's Pub/Underground Pizza to stop serving food following their most recent inspection on Feb. 26, although the business may continue to serve alcohol to patrons.

The two-page inspection shows the owner, John Tabak, agreeing to the order. He has owned Stoney's for nearly 20 years.

The health department document lists five violations "related to foodborne illnesses, interventions and risk factors."

Four of the problems involved the category "protection from contamination." Those violations included issues with proper hand washing, hygienic practices and concern about sanitary surfaces.

The other category listed was related to "food from approved source" -- in which the health inspector wrote that food was "made elsewhere and brought in and served."

The health inspector also wrote a narrative detailing 13 specific sanitary concerns.

One of them states: "Floor by back door filthy. Basement kitchen not weather tight. Rodents coming in. "

Although the establishment may serve food once an inspections determines the premises meet sanitary requirements, the health department order also states: "No cooking/serving food until Board of Health approves."

The board is scheduled to meet today. On its agenda under new business is "Cease and Desist: Stoney's Pub."

On Feb. 26, the establishment's Facebook page posted the message: "Due to electrical problems kitchen will be closed for one week."

Stoney's Pub is located in the South Hadley Falls neighborhood at 1-3 Bridge St.