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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.

New South China Buffet

March 5, 2021 | 1800 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving and overhead wires not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

6 – 303.11 Intensity-Lighting
The light intensity in the food preparation area is not at least 50 foot candles.

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

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Exposed food preparation observed in cooking area under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.

6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris on floor in storage area and under some equipment and shelves.

Texas Roadhouse

March 8, 2021 | 61 N. Londonderry Sq., Palmyra, PA 17078

3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Dish washing trays are stored directly on the floor between uses.

4 – 901.11 Equipment & Utensils, Air Drying Required
Observed stored clean food equipment wet-nested and not air-dried.

2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco
An open employee’s beverage container was observed in cook line & wait staff areas. Food Employee observed eating or tasting food in the wait staff expo line. Observed employee’s drink from open containers at the wait staff and prep areas.

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Lite bulbs are not guarded or shielded at mechanical ware washing station.

Rising Sun

March 8, 2021 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown, PA 17010

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Drink scoops are stored directly in bin with handles touching ice.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machine deflector shield a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

The Franklin House Tavern

March 8, 2021 | 101 N. Market St., Schaefferstown, PA 17088

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

4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed cooking line equipment, in prep area, with an accumulation of dust, grease, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2902

Found to be out of compliance.

March 8, 2021 | 1451 Quentin Rd., Ste. 100, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Exposed food preparation observed in front area under dirty ventilation ducts and grease dripping from fume hood, and subject to potential contamination.

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

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.

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
Hand sinks not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the build up of food residue around fixtures and junctures.

6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Food debris and residue along floor wall junctures.

5 – 501.16 Storage Areas, Rooms and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
Food facility does not have enough outside waste receptacles as evidenced by refuse and waste lying on the ground in front of store.

Mannino’s A&M

March 9, 2021 | 757 Main St., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Door gaskets on refrigeration equipment are damaged making the surfaces not easily clean able.

2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco
Open employee beverage container’s were observed in prep and cook line areas.

Papa John’s Pizza

March 10, 2021 | 650 E. Penn Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Multiple food items held at 43-46°F, in the walk in cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required.

4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Plastic containers and lids were cracked and not easily cleaned.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Several containers in dish drying area were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food containers at dish wash area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Gary’s Sports Bar & Grill

March 10, 2021 | 414 N. 7th St., Lebanon, PA 17046

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Obsolete equipment and any clutter that is no longer needed in the facility needs to be removed from the facility. This will facilitate cleaning and will remove harborage areas conducive to rodent activity. Pressure relief discharge line is not compliant with IPMC Code; the line needs to be installed so that it discharges within 6 inches of the floor.

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the kitchen cabinets in the kitchen due to rodent droppings in the cabinets.

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