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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.

Little Caesars

April 19, 2021 | 720 Quentin Rd., 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 surfaces of the restroom door.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #197

April 20, 2021 | 100 W. Main St., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Fountain soda ice chutes, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
Handwash sink in ware washing area is blocked by utensils and food storage containers.

Wendy’s #6456

April 21, 2021 | 2 Everest Ln., Jonestown, PA 17038

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Drain below 3 compartment sink has heavy residue accumulations.

Rita’s Italian Ice #223

April 21, 2021 | 640 E. Penn Ave., Cleona, PA 17042

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

4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Plastic pitchers are cracked and show evidence of contamination (staining in cracks). Rubber spatulas slit and have loose fragments that can enter food during use.

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

Quentin Tavern

April 21, 2021 | 81 Main St., Quentin, PA 17083

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).

6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Walk in cooler door located outside of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Magic Wok

April 21, 2021 | 720 Quentin Rd., Ste. 5, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 201.11 Equipment & Utensils-Durability & Strength
Deli containers are being used as scoops in dry ingredients instead of durable scoops with handles. Corrected.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The fans in the walk-in cooler, non-food contact surfaces, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

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

6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The frequency of cleaning behind a chest freezer in the storage area is not enough to preclude an accumulation of debris.

3 – 501.19 Time as a Public Health Control
Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but flour used for dredging food was observed being held for more than 4 hours.

4 – 202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability
Cardboard is being used on shelves in the walk-in. Cardboard is not a durable, cleanable surface and shelves lined with cardboard or other material could prohibit proper cooling of foods.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have dark residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Hardee’s #1383178

April 21, 2021 | 198 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

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.

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).

Turkey Hill #188

April 22, 2021 | 1201 Maple St., Lebanon, PA 17046

3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed that snack food on a vendor display is not 6 inches off of the floor as required.

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
The location of the paper towel dispenser is above a food prep and storage area and thereby creates the potential for drips from hands to go onto food.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The ice spout of one soda fountain, a food contact surface, was observed to have a pink residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The fan covers on the evaporator in the walk-in cooler, non-food contact surfaces, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in rear storage area, stored uncovered or not inverted.

Zig’s Bakery & Deli

April 23, 2021 | 35 S. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.

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

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