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.
Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches
April 15, 2019 | 714 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Utensils were stored beneath the paper towel dispenser for the handwashing sink and at risk of contamination. Corrected immediately.
5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
S & H Food & Fuel Mart
April 16, 2019 | 1 E. Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Food dispensing utensil in beef jerky containers observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed packaged snack food displayed so that the bottom of the packages are directly on the floor next to the entrance and four inches from the floor on another rack rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The inside of the microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter observed around the sides and the rear of the facility; specifically a very heavy accumulation of trash in broken wooden crates tight against the west side of the building, soda/drink cases and broken florescent light bulbs against the rear of the building, a chair and ottoman in the rear corner, and trash including old cigarette signs along the eastern perimeter of the property.
Pucillo’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
April 16, 2019 | 1032 S. 5th Ave, Lebanon PA 17042
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).
May’s Wok
April 16, 2019 | 181 S. Lancaster St, Jonestown, PA 17038
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Observed cracked and missing floor tile & pooled water in the walk-in cooler
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Observed non-handled cups being used to dispense bulk ingredients & cooked rice.
Observed in-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
Ideal Food Basket
April 16, 2019 | 630 N 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 601.12 Honestly Presented
Meat is being sold with a store label applied over the “sell by” date on the product from the manufacturer. The store’s “sell by” date is different than the original “sell by” date that the manufacturer used on the product; this is misleading to the consumer.
Clarion Inn
April 16, 2019 | 625 N. Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observed some canned goods with a heavy build-up of dust.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the kitchen, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the three-compartment sink and two prep sinks.
5 – 501.15 Outside Receptacles
Outside dumpster lids and lid of waste oil drum are not closed.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Exterior rear door located in the corridor to the dumpster area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the kitchen or in the bar area.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The ice bin at the bar and the french fry cutter in the kitchen, both food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area, food prep area, men’s or women’s restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter observed in trash dumpster area due to old construction material debris, leaves and trash.
A&M Pizza Campbelltown
April 16, 2019 | 2900 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting board (baine marie) not resurfaced or discarded as required.
5 – 203.13 Service Sink
A service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water & similar liquid waste.
Subway #47404
April 17, 2019 | 813 Bowman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement.
Food facility’s owner has certification and oversees multiple locations, but this specific facility does not have a certified employee for this location.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The ice machine above the soft drink fountain, a food contact surface, was observed to have black and pink residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Bella Lebanon Pizza
April 17, 2019 | 701 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle buried beneath the ice.
5 – 203.11 Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities
The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep / warewashing area.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food Employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration.
5 – 204.11 Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement
The handwash sink for employees located in the front area, is not convenient and easily accessible, as evidenced by the fact that it would be nearly impossible to reach the handwash sink due to the location of counter tops, the ice machine and the soda fountain.
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