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.
The Grilled Cheese Cafe & Catering
August 18, 2022 | 301 Kauffman Road, Annville, PA 17003
No violations found.
The Sugar Shaker
August 18, 2022 | 15 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Ideal Food Basket
August 18, 2022 | 640 N. 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
Risser-Marvel Farm Market
August 19, 2022 | 2425 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, PA 17003
No violations found.
The Quentin Haus
August 19, 2022 | Rts 72 & 419, Quentin, PA 17083
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 was not clean to sight and touch. Removed and cleaned again.
2 – 301.15 Where to Wash
A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the dish sink rather than the designated hand wash sink.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Raw chicken was stored above other foods, including ready to eat produce, in the walk in box.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Mannino’s Pizza
August 19, 2022 | 230 E. Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
Three-step cleaning/sanitation process not being done in the proper sequence.
3 – 301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands
A food employee was observed touching a sandwich – a ready to eat food – with bare hands.
China Wok
August 19, 2022 | 811 Bowman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Pizza Hut #36832
August 22, 2022 | 732 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
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.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelves, handles, and pulls, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
6 – 201.11 Floors, Walls, & Ceilings-Cleanability
Ceramic floor tiles and grout in prep area is cracked, missing, and not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Grease and food residue under equipment.
Dollar General #20707
August 22, 2022 | 2550 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
William Penn Restaurant
August 23, 2022 | 633 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Raw beef was stored above cooked food. Corrected immediately.
6 – 501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Exhaust air duct needs to be cleaned as there are drips above the stove and grease residue is being emitting onto the sidewalk.
Ruby Tuesday #4252
August 23, 2022 | 1351 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper beard covers.
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). Items were removed and washed again.
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Exposed food preparation observed at prep line area under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination.
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.
Assorted food container and utensils were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. PREVIOUS VIOLATION These were voluntarily removed and washed again.
5 – 202.11 Approved System & Cleanable Fixtures
Faucets in women’s rest room corroded, making the surface difficult to clean.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food near the door of the walk in cooler was at 42-50°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. The door had been propped open causing nearby items to be elevated in temperature. The remaining foods were at or below 41°F. The thermometer was checked for accuracy and the affected foods were voluntarily discarded.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Food debris and litter under equipment.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, knobs, and handles not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
The Corner Store
August 24, 2022 | 46 N. 9th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Sydney Roasting Co.
August 24, 2022 | 720 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
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 very slight brown residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
5 – 501.113 Covering Receptacles
The lids on the outdoor trash dumpster are not being kept closed.
Pho Yummy
Found to be out of compliance.
August 24, 2022 | 1731 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed frozen meat stored directly on the floor in dish area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Observed frozen meat stored in dish area, where it is subject to splash from dish sink.
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Grease dripping from fume hood over prep area, posing a risk of contamination.
3 – 501.13 Thawing Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food
Frozen meat observed thawing at room temperature on the floor, which is not an approved thawing method. Advised owner to defrost meat in the refrigerator.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Multiple bowls on the storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. PRIOR VIOLATION
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Ants observed on bottom shelf with supplies in drink area.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Frozen meat was stored open on the floor under the 3 bay sink. The food was moved to a safe location.
Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in the refrigerator.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The hand wash sink in the prep area was blocked by cleaning equipment and not accessible at all times for employee use.
Old food residue observed in the prep area hand wash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.
6 – 304.11 Mechanical-Ventilation
Fat fryers are being used in an area that is not under the fume hood and fire suppression system, causing excessive grease accumulations on the surrounding equipment and facility.
4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Three bay sink observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the drink area.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Food debris under and around equipment.
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 this non-compliant inspection.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed cooking equipment, in prep area, with an accumulation of grease and food residue on non-food contact surfaces.
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