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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.

Chen’s House

Found to be out of compliance.

February 23, 2021 | 1510 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
No paper towels were available at the handwash sinks in the employee toilet rooms.

2 – 301.15 Where to Wash
When Person in Charge was asked about the lack of towels in the toilet rooms, he replied that the food employees wash hands in the kitchen. Hands must be washed before leaving the toilet room.

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Observed same violation on 3/6/20, 7/1/20 and 11/12/20.

2 – 102.11(A-C1)(C4-16) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Several types of food in the walk-in cooler area are stored open with no covering. Same issue observed on 2/3/17 and 3/6/20.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Metal food containers which are food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Same violation observed on 2/3/17, 3/6/20, and 7/1/20.

5 – 202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation
The handwash sink located in the front of the food prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F, because the hot water supply line valve was in the off position. Same violation observed on 3/6/20.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces (specifically the outside of a meat grinder) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Same violation observed on 3/6/20 and 7/1/20.

5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking at the hot water supply line to the front prep area handwashing sink.

Ice Shack

March 1, 2021 | 707 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Several containers on the storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Several foods held at 41-45°F, in the baine marie, rather than 41°F or below as required.

Gabby’s Italian Bistro

March 1, 2021 | 452 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employee observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraint such as net or hats.

6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Potential access to vermin at corner of floor and wall by storage shelves in mixing area.

6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris under and around equipment by mixer and storage area.

Speedway #06768

March 2, 2021 | 302 E. Evergreen Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Containers on drying shelf were observed to have food and label residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine and chutes not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.

6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris on floor under and around equipment in back storeroom.

Ruby Tuesday #4252

March 2, 2021 | 1351 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Fume hood not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of grease that can drip onto the grill.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted food containers on the drying rack were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Dollar General Store #12588

March 2, 2021 | 460 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

5 – 501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Outside waste handling unit and storage area were littered with assorted items.

5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed toilets leaking from around the bases in both bathrooms.

Dairy Queen #10429

March 2, 2021 | 1512 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.

Subway #47404

March 4, 2021 | 813 Bowman St., Lebanon, PA 17046

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Pressure relief valve on hot water heater does not extend within 6″ of the floor.

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential insect activity inside the food facility observed in the rear prep area due to one roach.

Quesa Dee’as

March 4, 2021 | 708 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the door frame around the reach-in cooler, several areas around the three-compartment sink and inside the lower section of the bain marie.

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Faucet at the three-compartment sink is leaking and needs to be repaired. Most breakers in the circuit panel are not labeled. IPMC requires each breaker to be correctly labeled.

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