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.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #106
February 7, 2023 | 500 Jonestown Rd, Jonestown, PA 17038
No violations found.
Ono Fire Company
February 7, 2023 | 10805 Jonestown Rd, Ono, PA 17077
No violations found.
Cookies Cupcakes And More LLC
February 7, 2023 | 157 E Market St, Jonestown, PA 17038
4 – 204.112 Design & Functionality of Temperature Measuring Devices
Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature is not available or readily accessible in 2-door refrigerator in food prep area.
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
46.1201 (c) Posting of certificate
The food facility does not have a copy of certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
BG’s Value Market
February 7, 2023 | 19 Old Route 22, Jonestown, PA 17038
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Soap and paper towel were not available at the handwash sink in the meat preparation area.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential pest harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter. Observed unused shelves, racks and other items stored near the main entrance door.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Flooring and shelving units of produce and dairy walk-in coolers were observed to have presence of dust, dirt, and/or old food debris.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employee observed in produce preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed static dust/dirt accumulations located on fan guards of produce and dairy walk-in coolers.
Ace Sushi In Dutch Way Farm #2
Found to be out of compliance.
February 7, 2023 | 649 E Lincoln Ave, Route 422, Myerstown, PA 17067
8 – 103.12 Conformance with Approved Procedures
Facility is not following the HACCP plan. Rice for sushi was prepared offsite at home, an unapproved source.
3 – 201.11(A) Food Sources
Rice was prepared at home for use in the sushi. Discarded voluntarily.
Sydney Roasting CO
February 8, 2023 | 720 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
The door frame of one under-counter refrigeration unit is broken and needs to be repaired.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The end of one refrigeration unit, a non-food contact surface is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed small take-out containers, stored uncovered or not inverted. Note: large containers were stored properly.
6 – 303.11 Intensity-Lighting
Lighting in the janitorial room is not working.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Facility has a pest control program, but it is not being monitored properly; one glue trap has not been checked since 10/3/22. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the prep area due to a small amount of rodent droppings behind a refrigeration unit.
Dogoods Tavern
February 8, 2023 | 2 E Main Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Conners Tavern
February 8, 2023 | 319 S 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Bella Pizza Of Richland
February 8, 2023 | 21 E Main St, Richland, PA 17087
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Refrigerated ready to eat, sliced deli products prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk in cooler, were not being date marked.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. PRIOR VIOLATION 02/10/2022
8th St. US Gas
February 8, 2023 | 742 Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
Three-compartment sink is not being used. Items are being washed in the handwashing sink.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
A hot dog roller that apparently has not been used for quite some time, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The employee removed this equipment during the inspection, but had no explanation as to why it was permitted to sit there in filthy condition for a period of time.
6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mops are not being hung to air dry. Mop was sitting in dirty water.
Wendy’s #19217
February 9, 2023 | 743 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Walk in freezer floor not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Food preparation area floors not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and old food particles.
Speedway #06732
February 9, 2023 | 2190 W Cumberland St, 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.
Southwest Elementary School
February 9, 2023 | 1500 Woodland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
One rubber spatula was showing signs of deterioration. Discarded.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the food prep area due to two dead mice in a glue trap and a review of the Pest Control Operator’s log book shows rodent activity for the past several months. The sightings log showed mouse feces being observed and reported twelve (12) times since August of 2022. These forms are now filled and the PCO failed to provide additional forms to be used by employees for reporting observations.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
A small amount of dead leaves were present near the exit from the kitchen to the dumpsters. Leaves are a potential place for rodent harborage.
Roma Pizza
February 9, 2023 | 19 S Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Scoop and personal beverage being stored in soda machine ice storage compartment with handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice.
Rite Aid #11020
February 9, 2023 | 415 S 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
The enclosure for the outdoor dumpsters has an excessive amount of leaf debris that creates a rodent harborage area.
Philly Pretzel Factory
February 9, 2023 | 2213 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 203.12 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Ambient Air and Water
Ambient air and water temperature measuring device for ensuring proper food storage in walk in refrigerator, is not accurate to +/- 3°F. It read 29°F instead of 39°F according to a calibrated thermometer. The thermometer was discarded and will be replaced.
6 – 101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Wall at hand sink is being held together with duct tape, not an acceptable repair.
Mini Mart
February 9, 2023 | 440 S 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly Presented
Two containers of old slushy mix that were not in good condition were discarded.
5 – 501.15 Outside Receptacles
Dumpster lids were open.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear area.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
A light on the south side of the building is missing the cover and wires are exposed.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
A small amount of leaves were along the rear of the building.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
Two spray bottles of chemicals had the same label, but the contents were different. The one that was labeled incorrectly was discarded.
Flagship Premium Cinemas
February 9, 2023 | 2 N Londonderry Sq, Palmyra, PA 17078
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Front entrance doors of the food facility observed with gaps and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Babe’s Grill House & Sports Lounge
February 9, 2023 | 312 Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
Kitchen utensils were observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing in the basement food preparation area.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Can opener observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch in the basement food preparation area. Ice machine upper panel observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (less than 10 rodent droppings) in basement storage areas.
Willow Garden
February 10, 2023 | 50 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Snitz Creek Brewery
February 10, 2023 | 7 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front of the food prep area.
Lincoln Republican Club
February 10, 2023 | 21 S 9th St, 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 slight amount of residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC
Found to be out of compliance.
February 10, 2023 | 940 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046
2 – 301.15 Where to Wash
The handwash sink in the meat department is not being used due to items in the sink, employees reported that it is not working and the drain line is leaking.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
A few items of ground meat were stored above whole cuts of meat in the meat display case.
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed wet wiping cloths in meat area, being stored in a solution that the employee said contained bleach, but there was no method to check the concentration of the solution.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Deli meat and cheese was held at 64 – 65°F, in the deli case, rather than 41°F or below as required. Hot dogs & fully cooked sausage packs were held at 51°F, in the meat display case, rather than 41°F or below as required.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Oserved one broken white plastic container in the meat room. Discarded.
4 – 203.12 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Ambient Air and Water
Two dial thermometers in the food prep/deli area were out of calibration. When checked in ice water one was 10° off; another was 30° off.
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
Sanitizer solution at the 3-compartment sink / hose in the meat room is not functioning properly.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards in meat department not resurfaced or discarded as required.
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 pink and brown residue and was not clean to sight and touch. In the deli prep area, several knives, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The door to the walk-in cooler in the meat department, a non-food contact surface is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
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