Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Inspections are taken as a “snapshot” of the day and time, and should not necessarily be taken as overall indicators of an establishment’s cleanliness. Violations are often corrected prior to the inspector leaving the site. Restaurants were found to be in compliance unless otherwise noted.
Rocco’s Philadelphia Hoagies
February 6, 2019 | 1150 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Food was held at 48 – 49 °F, in the bottom of the bain marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. Several items requiring Time/Temperature Control were discarded.
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available.
Italian Village Pizza
February 6, 2019 | 2 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The fan covers on the walk-in cooler evaporator have a slight amount of built up residue.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The top plate in the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a small amount of residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Area was cleaned immediately.
Hidden Still Inc
February 8, 2019 | 435 Willow Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Cream and tomato juice were held at 50-52°F, in one small bar refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. These items requiring Time/Temperature Control were discarded.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean dishwasher racks stored directly on the floor.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
Working containers in food prep and dining area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
Mast Bulk Foods
February 11, 2019 | 158 N Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067
(An earlier version of this post mistakenly said Matt’s Bulk Foods.)
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the storage area due to the observation of droppings.
Walmart Supercenter #2023
February 13, 2019 | 1355 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented
Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed on discount display for sale in the food facility.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter under shelves in storage areas and coolers.
3 – 302.15 Washing Fruits & Vegetables
Observed raw strawberries not washed prior to being dipped in chocolate.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, in a manner that completely controls all hair.
Texas Roadhouse
February 13, 2019 | 61 N Londonderry Square, Palmyra, PA 17078
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The handwash sink in the food prep/cooking area was blocked by broom/dust pan and not accessible at all times for employee use.
Sharky’s Pizza
February 13, 2019 | 118 S 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 201.11 Equipment & Utensils-Durability & Strength
A plastic pail is being used in a bulk dry ingredient container instead of a durable scoop with a handle.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The top of the interior of the microwave oven was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Cleaned immediately.
5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
6 – 202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Toilet room does not have a self-closing door.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Franz’s Tavern
February 13, 2019 | 1400 S 5th Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Containers of food uncovered in walk in cooler.
Filling Station
February 13, 2019 | 320 W Main Street, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting board on the baine marie unit (grill area) not resurfaced or discarded as required.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed food residue & debris on the bottom areas of the rolling rack shelves located in the walk-in cooler.
Dragon Garden Street
February 13, 2019 | 535 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
Found to be out of compliance
4 – 201.11 Equipment & Utensils-Durability & Strength
Single service plastic deli containers are being used in dry ingredient storage containers instead of durable scoops with plastic handles.
4 – 202.16 Nonfood Contact Surfaces
The lower level of two prep tables and the upper shelf of the main prep table are covered with cardboard which is not a cleanable surface and not clean.
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
4 – 703.11 Hot Water and Chemicals-Methods
Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. No sanitizer was available at the time of this inspection.
46.1201 (c) Posting of certificate
Certification expired on 3/16/18.
7 – 201.11 Separation-Storage
A 5-gallon pail of powdered cleaner was stored directly next to a 5-gallon pail of powdered seasoning for chicken in the rear prep/storage area. Pail of seasoning was relocated to a dry ingredient storage rack.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked.
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement
A PDA Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the certificate expired on 3/16/18. Facility has 90 days to obtain certification.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Exterior door located in the rear food prep/storage area of the food facility has a gap above and below it and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Dry ingredient storage containers, in the rear prep/storage area, are not labeled with the common name of the food.
A&M Pizza
February 13, 2019 | 757 W Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed containers & boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler & freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
2 – 501.11 Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events
The food facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food facility.
4 – 202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability
Observed a piece of cardboard (cooling stromboli) & reusing cardboard boxes (storing shredded mozzerella cheese) being used as food contact surfaces.
4 – 501.11 Good Repair & Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Observed duct tape being used to repair broken door handle on the Turbo Air upright freezer.
7 – 207.11 Restriction and Storage, Medicines
Observed first aid supplies being stored on top of small refrigerator in the back room.
Cedar Grill
February 15, 2019 | 1800 E. Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Foods not covered and subject to potential contamination in refrigerators and walk in cooler.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 46°F, in the, walk in cooler rather than 41°F or below as required.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, handles, and knobs, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed refrigerator shelves with an accumulation of mold, food residue, and debris.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in * area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Tony’s Mining Company
February 19, 2019 | 211 Rexmont Road, Cornwall, PA 17016
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observed dust accumulation on portable fans located throughout the kitchen areas.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed fryer & grill with grease build-up on non-food contact surfaces.
Stohler’s Meat Market
February 19, 2019 | 1643 Heidelberg Ave, Schaefferstown, PA 17088
6 – 201.11 Floors, Walls, & Ceilings-Cleanability
Floor in the wash and processing areas is made of concrete and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Rite Aid #200
February 21, 2019 | 1130 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed chips on a vendor’s display and several types of snacks on a store rack displayed 1 – 2 inches from the floor, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The snacks on the store display were immediately rearranged to correct the problem.
6 – 301.12 Hand Drying Provision
Men’s room does not have a paper towel dispenser to provide single-use towels.
Jubilee Ministries
February 21, 2019 | 234 S. 12th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed snacks on a vendor’s rack displayed 2 – 3 inches from the floor, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Gubba’s
February 21, 2019 | 123 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
46.1201 (c) Posting of certificate
The food facility does not have the certificate for the Certified Food Protection Manager posted in public view.
Family Dollar #31771
February 21, 2019 | 123 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry. Facility has a very nice mop sink with holders for hanging mops, but it is not used because it is not accessible.
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