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.


Dave’s Country Store

April 12, 2021 | 241 Freeport Rd., Lebanon, PA 17046

6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris under and around pallets in warehouse.

Ancestor Coffeehouse

April 12, 2021 | 119 Springwood Dr., Ste. 500, Lebanon, PA 17042

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).

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep ares are wearing proper hair restraints, but not in a manner that covers all hair. Pony tails were dangling from the hats.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food in the baine marie was held at 43-46°F, in the front area, rather than 41°F or below as required.

Wendy’s #6414

April 13, 2021 | 743 E. Main St., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Walk-in cooler door is damaged with exposed sharp edges making the surfaces not cleanable.

4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.

3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Bread storage freezer at remote dumpster coral does not have a lock or means to exclude entry.

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Caulk at exhaust hood is damaged and hanging over production area at grill.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #081

April 13, 2021 | 298 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

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

6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Litter and debris on ground behind store and around storage unit and freezer.

Pizza 322

April 13, 2021 | 2900 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Plastic shipping wrap is loose and peeling on newer refrigeration equipment.

4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.

Martino’s Italian Traditions

April 14, 2021 | 1844 State Route 72 North, Lebanon, PA 17046

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 prep area and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

4 – 203.11 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Food
Food thermometer is not scaled to measure to +/- 2°F.

Dairy Queen West #10430

April 16, 2021 | 2600 W. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA

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).

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

The Bagel Rack

April 16, 2021 | 1940 W. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Several items in baine marie were held at 42-44°F, in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required.

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