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.
Redner’s Warehouse MKT #86
November 30, 2022 | 2975 Route 22, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted deli products were held at 42-46°F, in the deli case and self-serve case, rather than 41°F or below as required. Products were voluntarily discarded, and the units will be serviced.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Drive seal on the meat grinder has food residue and is not clean to sight and touch.
R&R Beer Distributors Inc.
November 30, 2022 | 3020 S Pine St, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
4 – 501.115 Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitation Using Detergent-Sanitizers
The food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two-compartment ware wash sink for cleaning beer taps.
Francisco’s Pizza
November 30, 2022 | 139 E Main St, 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).
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Foods that have been portioned, cooked, cooled, packaged, and then frozen or refrigerated are not all being date marked.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Taqueria El Compadre
December 2, 2022 | 35 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
The handwash sink in the facility does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Facility is using a cloth towel.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared at another facility was not marked with the date it was made.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Sycamore Spring Orchard
December 2, 2022 | 1901 Thompson Ave, Jonestown, PA 17038
6 – 501.115 Prohibiting Animals
Dogs held in a pen in the middle store room. They will be removed.
3 – 502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria
Food facility preparing cut cheese using reduced oxygen packaging without the required written procedures and HACCP plan. Owner will begin using plastic wrap.
Goodwill Fire Co #1
December 2, 2022 | 155 W Main Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
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.
Buddy’s
Found to be out of compliance.
December 2, 2022 | 35 S 8th, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The inside of the lid on the bain marie and a set of drawers full of food utensils, both food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. A small metal bowl on the lower shelf of a prep table had a significant amount of mouse feces inside of the bowl.
46.1201 (c) Posting of certificate
Certificate is not displayed. Facility manager was to provide a copy of his certificate, but failed to do so.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The pathway to the handwash sink in the facility was blocked by trash can, a gallon jug was sitting in the handsink and the bottom of the sink and a green scrub pad in the sink were dry.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the facility due to dead mouse in a glue trap and feces in a bowl. Facility has a pest control program, but the effectiveness of the program is not being sufficiently monitored by the facility. The fact that the management of the building pays for the pest control program, does not relieve the owner/manager of the individual food facility from his responsibility to control pests within his facility.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
A leak from the soft-drink fountain was causing water to run across the floor; a bag of potatoes was sitting in the water.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the front of the bain marie and the inside of a refrigerator were not clean.
4 – 904.11 Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Preventing Contamination
Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement
Food facility operator failed to post an original, valid PDA Food Employee Certification in a location conspicuous to the consumer.
6 – 501.15 Cleaning Maintenance Tools, Preventing Contamination
The frequency of cleaning around the inside perimeter of the food facility is inadequate as evidenced by food debris on the edges of the floor.
Elaine’s Catering
December 6, 2022 | 237 S 6th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Twin Kiss
December 7, 2022 | 361 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
6 – 201.11 Floors, Walls, & Ceilings-Cleanability
Wall and baseboard in rear prep area are is disrepair.
4 – 202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability
Potato fry cutter cannot be easily disassembled using common handheld tools, for cleaning and inspection.
4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Counter top around sink in back room is in disrepair.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 42-44 °F, in the baine marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. The affected food will be discarded and the owner will have the unit evaluated and repaired as needed.
Serbo American Social Club
December 7, 2022 | 120 E Weidman St, PO Box 1419, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
PA Chen’s House
December 7, 2022 | 1510 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the food prep area due to significant amount of rodent droppings in a utility closet and in the area by dry ingredients. A gap under the rear door is large and allows the entry of pests.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
A container of knives, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 901.11 Equipment & Utensils, Air Drying Required
Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Wet nesting.
Hissho Sushi At Giant 6266
December 7, 2022 | 835 Bowman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Giant Food Store #6266
December 7, 2022 | 835 Bowman Ave, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Fans in the dairy walk-in cooler and in the meat prep room are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
One junction box by an overhead door is damaged.
6 – 501.15 Cleaning Maintenance Tools, Preventing Contamination
Frequency of cleaning behind two pieces of equipment in the deli/chicken prep area is inadequate as evidenced by debris behind equipment.
East China
December 7, 2022 | 1 E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Observed food stored under dirty cooling fans in walk in cooler and subject to potential contamination.
4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Three bay sink observed with build up of food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.
Trattoria Fratelli
December 8, 2022 | 502 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Quesa Dee’as
December 8, 2022 | 708 Cumberland 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 drip tray of the soft drink fountain, the front of an oven and items on a shelf next to the bain marie.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Several food contact surfaces were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch; specifically a set of tongs, the nozzles of the soft drink fountain and the interior of the microwave oven.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
The floor mop is stored in the utility sink in the service area, with potential to contaminate food equipment and utensils; specifically a stainless steel scrub pad. This is a repeat item.
5 – 502.11 Frequency-Removal
A large box of take-out containers in the basement has scattered debris on the containers. The owner stated that these are to be discarded.
Speedway #06757
December 9, 2022 | 1 Lickdale Rd, Jonestown, PA 17038
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.
Orioles Home Association
December 9, 2022 | 544 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
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.
Holiday Inn & Express
December 9, 2022 | 3 Everest Ln, Jonestown, PA 17038
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
Working containers in prep area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement
Food Facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation, as evidenced by an inability to talk with the certified food employee during this inspection.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machines not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The hand wash sink in the prep area was blocked by an piece of furniture, towel dispenser, and storage rack and not accessible at all times for employee use.
7 – 201.11 Separation-Storage
A working containers of cleaner / sanitizer were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the prep area.
Hebron Catering & Events
December 9, 2022 | 701 E Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Carpet used in bar area, is not closely woven and easily cleanable.
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.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Wall around dish washing station not clean to sight and touch.
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