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.


Aldi Inc. #098

April 29, 2021 | 105 N. 11th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17046

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
A few items of ground meat were stored above whole cuts of meat. Corrected immediately.

6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Leaves and other debris under the cart parking area is not being cleaned away at a frequency needed to properly maintain the premises.

Chen’s House

May 1, 2021 | 1510 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
A few non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; examples are the underneath side of handles to the refrigerated sections of the bain marie and the edge of a prep table next to a cabinet.

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

Top Star Express #125

May 3, 2021 | 299 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Exteriors of food containers were observed to have date marking residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

Lebanon Valley Golf Club

May 3, 2021 | 201 Iron Valley Dr., Lebanon, PA 17042

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.

Sunset Outlet

May 4, 2021 | 1650 N. 7th St., Lebanon, PA 17046

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted deli meat and salads were held at 42-47°F, in the salad case in the deli area, rather than 41°F or below as required.

Burger King #311

May 4, 2021 | 710 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Exposed food preparation observed under dusty overhead structures and wires, and subject to potential contamination.

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

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, storage shelves for containers, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Gary’s Sports Bar & Grill

May 6, 2021 | 414 N. 7th St., Lebanon, PA 17046

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Facility now has a pest control service, but a few mouse droppings were observed in one area. Significant

Bruno’s

May 6, 2021 | 103 E. Main St., Myerstown, PA 17067

2 – 303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry
Food employee observed in prep area, wearing bracelet/watch/ring on hands or arms.

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

3 – 202.11(A-B)(D-F) Food Receiving Temperature
Assorted deli meats and cheeses received from another location just prior to the inspection, were at 44-47°F. These products were in the baine marie that had a holding temperature of 40°F.

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