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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.

Wendy’s #6414

August 30, 2021 | 743 E. Main St., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed a dark biofilm-like residue on the deflector plate in the ice machine, located across from the walk-in cooler and freezer. **CORRECTED**

5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Observed leaking at the faucet of the preparation sink, located at the rear of the facility near the ware washing area.

Lebanon American Legion

Found to be out of compliance.

August 30, 2021 | 1410 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046

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

6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items, and Litter
The frequency of cleaning, particularly in the concession stand area, is inadequate as evidenced by the amount of food debris on the equipment and floor.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
The fryer in the concession stand, a slicer, a microwave, and other equipment, all food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Old unused equipment stored in several areas should be removed from food facility.

3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
The storage area is very cluttered and disorganized. Food, food-related items, cleaners, and facility maintenance items shall be stored in a manner to avoid accidental contamination.

3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
A bag of empanadas in the refrigerator was not marked with a date.

4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
The facility was using a two-compartment sink in the concession area for washing food equipment rather than the three-compartment sink that is available in the center of the facility.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the exhaust hood and a fan in the concession area.

5 – 203.11 Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities
The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep/warewashing area in the center of the facility. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep service area of the concession stand located in the rear of the facility.

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

Southwest Elementary School

September 1, 2021 | 1500 Woodland 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 exhaust fan that vents to the exterior of the building has a very heavy build-up of dust. This violation was observed in February 2021.

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect activity in the prep area. Dead cockroaches were observed in one utensil drawer and several lives cockroaches were observed in another utensil drawer.

Lebanon High School

September 1, 2021 | 1000 S. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
A pedestal fan in the prep area has a slight amount of dust on it and should be cleaned more frequently.

Texas Roadhouse

September 2, 2021 | 61 N. Londonderry Sq., Palmyra, PA 17078

2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Observed employee beverage containers stored above food and food-contact surfaces at the cook line and meat preparation walk-in cooler. **CORRECTED** **REPEAT VIOLATION**

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in cook line and food preparation areas, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. **CORRECTED**

2 – 301.14 When to Wash
Food/warewashing employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. **CORRECTED**

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed accumulation of static dust on the fan guards of the refrigeration units within the walk-in coolers.

5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Mechanical dishwasher temperature booster not properly functioning at the time of this inspection. Equipment was temporarily converted to chemical sanitizing (chlorine), but did not appear to be dispensing the appropriate amount of sanitizer when tested. The facility also has a 3-bay sink with sanitizing chemicals and testing supplies, which the person in charge agreed to utilize for sanitizing until the mechanical dishwasher is properly repaired. Observed a leak at the top of the mechanical dishwasher.

4 – 302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual & Mechanical Warewashing
A temperature measuring device for measuring warewashing wash and sanitizing water temperatures is not available.

Mt. Gretna Hideaway

September 2, 2021 | 40 Boulevard St., Mt. Gretna, PA 17064

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 area, not wearing proper beard covers.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food in the salad unit baine marie was at 48-51 °F, in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required.

3 – 501.14 Cooling
Blended crab dip was processed and stored in a manner that would not allow for proper chilling.

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

Henry Houck Elementary Cafeteria

September 2, 2021 | 315 E. Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046

6 – 301.14 Handwashing Signage
The employee restroom is missing a handwashing sign that specifically advises “food employees must wash hands.”

Harding Elementary School Cafeteria

September 2, 2021 | 622 Chestnut St., Lebanon, PA 17042

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
One small cockroach was observed on a glue board. Continued focus on this issue is needed.

CVS #01631

September 2, 2021 | 2200 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Evidence of mouse activity in rear area by the electrical service panels. Pest control in place.

Schnader Funnel Cakes

September 4, 2021 | 952 S. Meadow Ln., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Use of cardboard over trailer floor.

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