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.
Stop And Chill
January 30, 2023 | 259 S 6th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed one wet wiping cloth stored on the edge of the sink, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed several rags in pails of liquid that were from a previous day and not in appropriate sanitzer.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed several items being stored in a cardboard box in the prep area rather than a container that is durable and can be cleaned.
4 – 903.11 (A)(C) Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Storing
Observed clean food equipment in prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
5 – 501.110 Storage Refuse, Recyclables, Returnables
Facility had a bucket of liquid that was full and overflowing onto the ground near the waste receptical. There were several containers of used oil stored in the cartons/jugs on the ground outside next to the dumpster. Waste items are not permitted to be stored on the ground.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The inside and outside of the door to the walk-in, a non-food contact surface, is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Replaced towels.
3 – 501.16(A1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding
Mac & Cheese was held at 125°F, in the hot holding area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Note: Gravy stored in the same warmer was 135°F.
Rite Aid #200
January 30, 2023 | 1130 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Northwest Elementary Cafeteria
January 30, 2023 | 1315 Old Forge Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
There is some type of problem with the potable water supply system. The water at handwashing sinks, 3-compartment sink and other water outlets are discolored and coming out brown. This issue was noted on the inspection report from October 21, 2022. Picture attached to this report.
Jubilee Ministries
January 30, 2023 | 235 S 12th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Ideal Food Basket
January 30, 2023 | 640 N 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Ten small containers of milk with a date of January 2, 2023 were on the shelf for sale on January 30, 2023. Removed.
A Plus Quick Mart
January 30, 2023 | 1201 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 501.15 Outside Receptacles
Lids on outside recepticals are not closed and excessive rubbish stored along the side of the building needs to be removed.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically, the shelves in the walk-in cooler for small beverage containers are extremely dirty.
S & H Food & Fuel Mart Inc.
January 31, 2023 | 1 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability
Toilet tissue is not on the dispenser.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter observed along the side of the building due to excessive rubbish along the building.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee toilet area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
3 – 306.13(B-C) Consumer Self-Service Operations
Consumer self service items, specifically beef jerky/meat snacks, have the utensil stored inside of the container. A method for preventing contamination while dispensing the food is required.
Mel’s Diner
January 31, 2023 | 8 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Maple Homestead
February 1, 2023 | 86 Maple Ln, Jonestown, PA 17038
No violations found.
Healing Foods
February 1, 2023 | 113 E Main St, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Penn Jersey
February 2, 2023 | 705 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Fans in the walk-in cooler, non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
5 – 502.11 Frequency-Removal
Waste not being removed from the food facility at an appropriate frequency as evidenced by excessive amount of garbage and/or rubbish in the back room near the rear door.
9th Ward Café
February 2, 2023 | 210 E Weidman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
VFW Post #23
February 3, 2023 | 718 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The bottom of the keg cooler, a non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Turkey Hill #70
February 3, 2023 | 102 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
A mop was observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The area under the cartons of syrup for the soft drink fountain is not being cleaned at a frequency needed.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The chute for ice on the soft-drink fountain, a food contact surface, was observed to have pink residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The interior of the ice machine has brown and yellow residue.
Sharky’s Pizza
February 3, 2023 | 118 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed one deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Discarded during inspection.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The fan covers in the cooler, non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement
A PDA Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the person in charge of the food establishment needs to be the one with current Certification.
John’s Mini Mart Inc.
February 3, 2023 | 337 Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Harding Elementary School Cafeteria
February 3, 2023 | 622 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
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