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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.

Smith’s Candies

January 3, 2023 | 114 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

Jersey Mike’s Subs 8070

January 3, 2023 | 1960 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

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.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude 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, hats, or beard covers. Visors must be used with a hair net and ponytails must be covered.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Presence of pink slime mold in ice chute of soda station. Assorted containers and utensils were observed on the drying shelf with food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

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 removed to be washed again.

Brubaker’s Store

January 3, 2023 | 550 Stracksdam Rd, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

Amvets Post #293 Home Association Inc.

January 3, 2023 | 2074 Rte. 72 N, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 204.112 Design & Functionality of Temperature Measuring Devices
Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in baine marie.

South Lebanon ES

January 4, 2023 | 1825 S Fifth Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

Mama’s Pizza

January 4, 2023 | 145 E Penn Ave, Cleona, PA 17042

3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the freezers and refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

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

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude 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 drying area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Removed for washing and drying.

Fratelli Amato A&M Pizza Restaurant

January 4, 2023 | 1705 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the freezer and refrigerators, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened.

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.

2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco
Partially consumed drinks found on the shelf in the prop refrigerator in the rear prep area.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted containers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning. Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.

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). Removed for cleaning.

Cornwall ES

January 4, 2023 | 45 Burd Coleman Rd, Cornwall, PA 17016

No violations found.

Union Canal ES

January 5, 2023 | 400 Narrows Dr, Lebanon, PA 17046

No violations found.

Plaza Azteca

January 5, 2023 | 200 Garden Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

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 in the dish washing area. Removed for cleaning.

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed assorted food containers in the dish washing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Removed for washing again.

4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Three bay sink observed with buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. The sink will be drained and thoroughly cleaned before resuming dishwashing.

Lickdale ES

January 5, 2023 | 40 Fisher Ave, P.O. Box 1324, Jonestown, PA 17038

3 – 501.16(A1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding
Rice was held at 132 °F, in the hot holding cabinet, rather than 135°F or above as required. *CORRECTED*

4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for quaternary ammonia.

Lebanon Co CTC

January 5, 2023 | 833 Metro Dr, Lebanon, PA 17042

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

East Hanover EL SCH

January 5, 2023 | 1098 School House Rd, Annville, PA 17003

No violations found.

Cedar Crest MS

January 5, 2023 | 101 E Evergreen Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

Cedar Crest HS

January 5, 2023 | 115 E Evergreen Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

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