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.
Papa John’s Pizza
March 7, 2022 | 650 E. Penn Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 901.11 Equipment & Utensils, Air Drying Required
Food employee observed towel drying utensils and food equipment after cleaning.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Pizza oven conveyor, a food contact surface, was observed to have dust and food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as net or hat. Visors do not cover all hair.
New South China Buffet
March 7, 2022 | 1800 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed food stored directly on the floor in prep area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement.
Food facility has a certified food employee, but they are not employed in a position to act as the Person in Charge during their working hours.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris on floor under and around equipment and shelving.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Food containers on shelf in prep area observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed and washed again.
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).
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, handles, and pulls, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Mast’s Health Cupboard
March 7, 2022 | 484 W. Washington Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 602.11 Food Labels
Prepackaged honey is not labeled properly with the name of product, and distributed by statement.
Latin America Supermarket
March, 7, 2022 | 429 N. 9th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the facility due to observation of a foam tray used for rodenticide was chewed by rodents.
2 – 301.15 Where to Wash
The handwashing sink in the meat room is not being used.
Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC
March 7, 2022 | 940 Church Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The frequency of cleaning in the mechanical room is inadequate as evidenced by the amount of debris obsolete items in the room. The fans in the walk-in cooler labeled for bakery need to be cleaned.
2 – 301.15 Where to Wash
The handwashing sink in the meat room is not being used.
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
The equipment for sanitizer is not functioning; the sanitizer is not being pulled from the container.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Wiring is exposed in the walk-in cooler labeled for bakery.
Pho Yummy
March 8, 2022 | 1731 Quentin Road, 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.
6 – 304.11 Mechanical-Ventilation
Deep fryers not placed under fume hood causing an accumulation of grease on the shelves and nearby equipment. The fryer must be under the fume hood and Ansel system.
North China
March 8, 2022 | 720 – 1 Jonestown Road, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 903.11 (A)(C) Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Storing
Observed clean food equipment stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Food contact surface of two bus tubs was not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching.
Ninh Kieu Vietnamese Cuisine
Found to be out of compliance.
March 8, 2022 | 344 E. Main Street, Annville, PA 17003
3 – 305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Observed personal care items such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, bathing towels, clothing, lotions, etc stored in the food preparation area of the facility.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observed backside edge of the deli slicer blade to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was approximately 100 ppm, rather than 200 – 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. **CORRECTED**
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 coolers and freezers, are not being date marked.
3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Food ingredient storage containers, located throughout the facility and within the refrigerators / freezers, are not labeled with the common name of the food.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Personal food items stored on top of, next to, and above restaurant food within the reach-in cooler located nearest the ware washing area.
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: – failure to monitor sanitizer concentration levels in accordance with the recommendations printed on the manufacturer’s label. – failure to keep food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch between usage. – failure to properly date mark time and temperature controlled for safety foods that may be kept in the food facility beyond 24 hours from when they were initially prepared. – failure to protect food intended to be sold to the public from various sources of contamination such as personal food items or personal care items.
J and P Winery
March 8, 2022 | 10417 Mountain Road, Grantville, PA 17028
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Wooden shelving under bar not easily cleanable.
Haj Paj Catering
March 8, 2022 | 227 W. Main Street, Annville, PA 17003
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage closet.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Family Dollar #31771
March 8, 2022 | 1034 Maple Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
5 – 501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair
Outside waste handling area has debris on the ground by the dumpsters. The area to the east of the store is covered with litter and debris.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The zone in front of the electrical panels was blocked. Items were removed.
Country View Grocery
March 8, 2022 | 1941 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, PA 17003
7 – 202.12 Conditions of Use
Observed a can of insecticide in the warehouse area, not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility. **CORRECTED**
Three J’s
March 9, 2022 | 901 E. Main Street, Suite 1A, Palmyra, PA 17078
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Receiving door located to the rear of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and may not protect against the entry of pests.
Rotunda Brewing Company
March 9, 2022 | 245 W. Main Street, Annville, PA 17003
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available quaternary sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. **REPEAT VIOLATION**
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco
An open employee’s beverage container was observed above the ware washing area. **CORRECTED**
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Receiving door located at the rear of the facility has a gap and may not protect against the entry of pests.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed static dust accumulation on the ceiling above the stove and on the ventilation from the pizza oven.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed sediment on the deflector plate of the ice machine.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
March 9, 2022 | 245 W. Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observed old food residue on the blade of the table-mounted can opener.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Wendy’s #19217
March 10, 2022 | 743 E. Main Street, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observed old food debris, dirt and soil accumulations on the floor (perimeter) of the facility, particularly under / behind tables and equipment.
Miller’s Restaurant
March 11, 2022 | 2665 Route 72, Jonestown, PA 17038
5 – 403.12 Other Liquid Wastes & Rainwater
Dirty mop water not disposed of immediately following use.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Backside edge of deli slicer blade was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
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