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.
Sydney Roasting Co.
October 15, 2021 | 720 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 203.12 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Ambient Air and Water
Thermometers for measuring air temperature need to be available for each unit.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front prep and service area. The handwash sink in the rear area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
4 – 203.11 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Food
One thermometer for measuring food temperature was cracked and not accurate. It was discarded.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Plastic food containers for take-out food are stored in a manner that permits dust and debris from above to fall into the container. They should be stored inverted.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Splatter from washing hands at the front sink has the potential to contaminate items next to the sink. A barrier should be installed to prevent contamination.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items, and Litter
Several areas of the food preparation and storage parts of the facility are very cluttered and disorganized.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
October 15, 2021 | 1505 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Wires and wire nuts at a rear exit sign are not covered or in a junction box. Wires and wire nuts at a ceiling light fixture at the rear storage area are exposed.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a slight amount of residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Note: this was in the upper section of the unit where the ice is produced, not the lower section where it is stored.
6 – 201.12 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines
There is peeling paint over the ice machine; peeling paint could fall on to items below such as the container for the ice scoop.
6 – 302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability
Toilet tissue is provided at each toilet, however there are no tissue dispensers installed in either toilet room. Each person is touching the interior of the rolls.
Chen’s House
October 15, 2021 | 1510 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 502.11(B) Food Temperature Measuring Devices Calibrated
One thermometers for ensuring proper food temperatures was not calibrated and/or functioning properly.
Wendy’s #6402
October 18, 2021 | 2420 W. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 303.11 Prohibition – Jewelry
Food employee observed in prep area, wearing bracelet on arms.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Assorted food containers on drying shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed packages of rolls stored next to hand sink where they are subject to splash during hand washing.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inside of microwave oven splattered with food.
Rey Azteca Of Palmyra
Found to be out of compliance.
October 18, 2021 | 14 N. Londonderry Sq., Palmyra, PA 17078
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 the critical violations observed during this inspection that pertain to: – temperature control (proper hot and cold holding) for food safety. – preventing the contamination of food through the use of storage coverings and appropriate utensils. – eliminating the risk of adulterated product through the use of proper date marking. – the presence of sleeping quarters within the food facility.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Observed a variety of foods, located in the walk-in cooler and refrigerated preparation tables, stored open with no covering.
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Observed dispensing utensils without handles (bowls) being used and stored in the bulk storage containers (ex: flour, sugar).
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed the floors in the ware washing area to be excessively wet and to have a putrid odor.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the ware washing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
3 – 501.16 (A1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding
Observed a tray of cooked rice being stored at room temperature, rather than 135°F or above as required. **CORRECTED**
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Observed bulk quantities of milk being stored in a beverage dispenser and a transparent storage container without date marking.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Observed a large storage container of fresh salsa being stored in a tub of ice where the ice only covered approximately a 1/3 of the container, leaving the remaining 2/3 of the container exposed to room temperature. **CORRECTED**
6 – 202.111 Private Homes and Living or Sleeping Quarters, Use Prohibition
Observed bedding materials in the food facility, indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters.
Quentin Tavern
October 18, 2021 | 81 Main St., Quentin, PA 17083
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Food Employees observed eating and drinking in the prep area.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employee observed in prep area not wearing beard cover.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Assorted food containers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch on the drying shelves.
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).
Naples Pizza
October 18, 2021 | 52 N. Londonderry Sq., Palmyra, PA 17078
5 – 403.12 Other Liquid Wastes & Rainwater
Mop water is not being disposed of immediately following use.
3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Several food ingredient storage containers, located throughout the kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed food storage containers (pizza boxes) stored directly on the floor in the front storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
3 – 501.19 Time as a Public Health Control
Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
The following food contact surfaces were not clean to sight and touch: – blade of the table-mounted can opener had old food residue. – two spatulas observed being stored in a crevice between the pizza oven. – pizza peel observed stored directly on top of the pizza oven, which is not a clean and sanitized food contact surface.
Dollar Tree #3071
October 18, 2021 | 1201 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris under and around equipment.
Maennerchor
October 19, 2021 | 301 E. Mifflin St., Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The fan covers on the walk-in cooler evaporator have a slight amount of built up residue.
Blue Bird Inn
October 19, 2021 | 2387 Cornwall Rd., Cornwall, PA 17016
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Exposed food preparation observed in prep area under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 43-46 °F, in the baine marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. The affected food was voluntarily discarded.
Pizza Hut
October 20, 2021 | 101 Londonderry Sq., Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed static dust accumulation on the fan guards of the refrigeration unit, located within the walk-in cooler.
5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Observed dedicated handwash sink not draining in an effective manner. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
5 – 403.12 Other Liquid Wastes & Rainwater
Observed mop water not being disposed of immediately following use.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Mini Mart
October 20, 2021 | 440 S. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Four pints of milk were expired. Removed.
Domino’s Pizza
October 20, 2021 | 1405 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003
5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – handwash sink located nearest the cash registers is not draining in an effective manner.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Cafe Panache
October 20, 2021 | 931 Russell Dr., Ste. C, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Food containers on drying shelf observed to have residue from label.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Taste Of Sicily
October 21, 2021 | 132 E. Main St., Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the upright double-door refrigerator, is not being date marked.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Observed several foods in the freezer stored open with no covering.
3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Observed several food storage containers, located in the refrigerator and food preparation area, not labeled with the common name of the food.
Swatara Coffee Company LLC
October 21, 2021 | 104 W. Main St., Annville, PA 17003
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed biofilm-like residue on the inner wall of the ice machine. **CORRECTED**
Subway
October 21, 2021 | 812 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
The ice dispenser spout of the soft drink machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a small amount of black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The manager cleaned it immediately.
Mannino’s Pizza
October 21, 2021 | 230 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair
Outside waste storage area was extremely dirty, sticky, and has the potential to be attracting insects and/or rodents. Tires were present in the corner. A separate Notice of Violation is being issued.
5 – 501.15 Outside Receptacles
Waste receptical lids were not covered.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Cardboard is being used to line a shelf with food containers. Cardboard cannot be cleaned. The food contact area of the containers are against the cardboard which is not clean.
4 – 502.13 Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations
Food facility is reusing items, which are intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Several of these articles were deteriorated or damaged.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items, and Litter
Frequency of cleaning around the oven is inadequate as evidenced by the heavy build-up of dust and debris.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Raw shell eggs were stored on the top shelf of the walk-in cooler over other foods.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
Working spray containers in rear prep area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
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