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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.

Seltzers Smokehouse Outlet

April 26, 2023 | 209 N Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078

No violations found.

Lazzaro’s Italian Bistro

April 26, 2023 | 49 N Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Can opener blade was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Ice machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Walk-in refrigerator shelves are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food particles.
Walk-in refrigerator fan guards are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation dust.

Domino’s Pizza #4748

April 27, 2023 | 133 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Three bay sink and drying shelves were observed with a build up of oily residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. The sink will be thoroughly cleaned at the end of the inspection.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted containers on the storage and drying shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Items were removed for cleaning. This is a repeat violation from the last inspection.

Top Star Express #125

April 28, 2023 | 299 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in Subway area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats, and beard covers. Visors DO NOT COVER ALL HAIR.

3 – 403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding
Meatballs, which was cooled, were only reheated to 120-135 °F for hot holding and not 165°F for 15 seconds as required. Removed and reheated.

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

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food silicone food containers on the storage shelf were stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Removed and cleaned again.

The Franklin House Tavern

April 28, 2023 | 101 N Market St, Schaefferstown, PA 17088

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

4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed cold holding equipment, in prep area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.

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

Bur-Pak Family Foods

April 28, 2023 | 98 E Rosebud Rd, Myerstown, PA 17067

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Cutting blades, chutes, and various surfaces of the patty machine, jerky slicer were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

Schwalm’s Cleona Restaurant

May 2, 2023 | 213 Penn Ave, Cleona, PA 17042

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Freezer fan guard is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust.

7th St Bar + Grill

May 2, 2023 | 1663 N 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.

5 – 501.16 Storage Areas, Rooms and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
Food facility does not have enough outside waste receptacles as evidenced by waste stored in the rear storage area.

5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Francisco’s Pizza

May 3, 2023 | 375 N 10th St, Lebanon, PA 17042

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

Mannino’s Pizza

May 4, 2023 | 230 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Pictures of food selections which are posted above the food prep area are held in place with push-pins which have the potential to fall into the food below and create a physical food safety hazard. This hazard was observed and discussed with the facility in September 2022.

4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed plates used for salads with broken chips on the edge of the plates. Broken plates were discarded.

6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Main door to the outside, located in the front area of the food facility is being propped open. Corrected.

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