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.


Golden Corral Restaurant

October 22, 2021 | 1147 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042

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

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Jonestown

October 22, 2021 | 4 Fisher Ave., Jonestown, PA 17038

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Ceiling tiles missing in the dry storage areas, and need to be replaced.

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Food facility allowed for consumer self-service of fruits with edible peels (apples) without providing tongs or individually wrapping each piece of fruit.

On Fire Youth Ministries

October 25, 2021 | 17 W. Main St., Myerstown, PA 17067

6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency, and Restrictions
Litter and debris under equipment.

Dutch-Way Farm Market

October 25, 2021 | 649 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

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 – 301.14 When to Wash
Food Employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Deli meat and cheese at 44-46 °F, while being sliced and packaged rather than 41°F or below as required.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Assorted food containers and processing equipment were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

Starbucks Coffee #58003

October 26, 2021 | 1501 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats in a manner that covers all hair including ponytails. Visors do not cover all hair.

Mini Mart

October 26, 2021 | 1499 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Milk was on display for sale beyond the sell-by date.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces in the display case and drink dispensers are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Lebanon Food Mart

October 26, 2021 | 1610 N. 7th St., Lebanon, PA 17046

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

Fabio & Joe’s Pizza

October 26, 2021 | 19 N. Railroad St., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Wall-mounted fry press, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Floor tiles around the 3-bay sink and rear food preparation area are cracked/damaged and need to be replaced.

6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry.

3 – 305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Observed cans of food stored on shelves outside of the facility, where they may be subject to contamination from pests, rodents, etc.

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
Observed several food storage containers, located throughout the food preparation area, not labeled with the common name of the food.

3 – 403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding
Meatballs, which were cooled, were not reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds for hot holding. **CORRECTED**

Annville-Cleona MS HS

October 26, 2021 | 520 S. White Oak St., Annville, PA 17003

3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed boxes of food/beverages stored directly below condensation dripping from the refrigeration unit within the walk-in cooler.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed an accumulation of static dust on the hood filters in the food preparation area. Observed an accumulation of static dust on the guard of the fan in the ware washing area.

Palmyra Area Middle School

October 27, 2021 | 50 W. Cherry St., Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 901.11 Equipment & Utensils, Air Drying Required
Clean utensils and food equipment are being placed on towels to air dry, instead of a non-porous service such as a drying rack or shelving.

4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Storage rack, located next to the handwashing sink between the ware washing room and staff offices, has biofilm-like residue on the textured nameplate found on the edge of the shelf.

6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Delivery door, located at the rear of the facility, has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests. **REPEAT VIOLATION**

Palmyra Area High School

October 27, 2021 | 1125 Park Dr., Palmyra, PA 17078

3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Scoop used for dispensing ice from the ice machine stored on a towel between use, instead of a non-porous food contact surface. **CORRECTED**

4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Deflector plate within the ice machine has biofilm-like residue accumulation along the edge and upper-corner

4 – 501.11 Good Repair & Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Deflector plate within the ice machine has a loose or missing rivet/fastener and requires repair.

Jonestown American Legion

October 27, 2021 | 334 N. Lancaster St., Jonestown, PA 17038

4 – 501.11 Good Repair & Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Lower compartments of refrigerated preparation table, located nearest the walk-in coolers, have standing water and may require repair.

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 has old food residue. **CORRECTED** – deflector plate of the ice machine has an accumulation of biofilm-like residue.

3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Time/temperature control for safety foods that are being prepared by the facility, frozen and thawed for later use are not being date marked properly (date prepared, date frozen, date thawed) to ensure they are used or discarded no more than 7 days from the original date or preparation.

J & S Pizza Lions

Found to be out of compliance.

October 27, 2021 | 31 W. Main St., Annville, PA 17003

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Several foods in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler are stored open with no covering.

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

6 – 202.111 Private Homes and Living or Sleeping Quarters, Use Prohibition
Observed bedding and personal materials in the food facility, indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters.

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 without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **CORRECTED**

3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Several food storage containers, located in the food preparation areas, are not labeled with the common name of the foods.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Ice chute of the fountain soda machine, located in the dining area, has an accumulation of biofilm-like residue and is not clean to sight or touch. Deflector plate of the ice machine, located in the lower level of the facility, has an accumulation of biofilm-like residue and is not clean to sight or touch.

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: – observations related to the cleanliness of food contact surfaces. – failure to properly store (cover) foods while in storage. – failure to maintain proper documentation when using time in lieu of temperature to verify proper disposition of foods. – the existence of sleeping quarters within the food facility.

Esther’s

October 27, 2021 | 2957 Rte. 22, Fredericksburg, PA 17026

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 food containers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

Robert’s Diner

October 28, 2021 | 15 E. Main, Richland, PA 17087

3 – 301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands
A food employee was observed touching toast – a ready-to-eat food – with bare hands. Tongs or gloves are to be used.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.

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).

Lazzaro’s Italian Bistro

October 28, 2021 | 49 N. Railroad St., Palmyra, PA 17078

3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Food storage containers, located throughout the food preparation areas, are not labeled with the common name of the food.

3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed several foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
A variety of time/temperature control for safety foods, located in the top portion of the refrigerated preparation table nearest the stove, were held at approximately 50°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. The Owner of the facility states that the items within the refrigerated preparation table were held within the walk-in cooler until the facility was prepared for opening at 11:00 A.M. Temperatures within the walk-in cooler and the lower portion of the refrigerated preparation table were checked during the inspection and were adequate. The top portion of the refrigerated preparation table is kept open during busy times and was open at the time of this inspection. As it appears as though the top portion of the refrigerated preparation unit may not be able to hold temperature when it is left open, and in order to avoid time/temperature control for safety foods from being exposed to unsafe temperatures for prolonged periods of time, the Owner voluntarily moved the items into the lower portion of the equipment and will manage the process moving forward through frequent rotation/keeping the equipment closed whenever possible/adjustments to the equipment. **CORRECTED**

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observed pizza peel being stored directly on top of the pizza oven between uses, which is not a food contact surface. **CORRECTED** Observed a biofilm-like residue on the deflector plate of the ice machine.

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