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.
Taco Bell #040067
July 14, 2023 | 2100 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in the front food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Shelves used for drying and storage of food containers were not clean to sight and touch.
East China
July 14, 2023 | 1 E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machine has the presence of mold inside.
Phovina
July 17, 2023 | 115 Springwood Dr, Ste 200, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking or Using Tobacco
Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the rear food preparation area.
5 – 104.11 System-Distribution, Delivery, and Retention
Low hot and cold water pressure observed at the handwashing sink in the restroom at the time of inspection.
McDonald’s #17302
July 17, 2023 | 493 W Penn Ave, Cleona, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in the front food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Monitors above the food preparation area are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dust.
Mancino’s Pizza
July 17, 2023 | 2294 Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in the front food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Scoop being stored in the ice storage container with handle touching the ice.
3 – 501.19 Time as a Public Health Control
Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods (pizzas) without written procedures or documentation to verify the disposition of food.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Floor in the front food preparation area is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of grease and old food particles.
46.1201 (a) Statutory Requirement
Food facility lost its certified food employee over three months ago and has not replaced the certified food employee as required.
Twin Grove Resort & Cottages
July 18, 2023 | 1445 Suedberg Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963
No violations found.
Pine Meadows Golf Course
July 18, 2023 | 319 Pine Meadow Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by glass bottles and not accessible at all times for employee use.
The Manor Cafe
July 18, 2023 | 1 Boyd St, Cornwall, PA 17016
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Refrigerator fan guard is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dust.
Union Hose Co
July 19, 2023 | 31 N Railroad St, Annville, PA 17003
No violations found.
Lazzaro’s Italian Bistro
July 19, 2023 | 49 N Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078
No violations found.
Cool Beans Brew LLC (MFF 3)
July 19, 2023 | 428 Wilshire Dr, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
American Legion Post #915
July 19, 2023 | 669 Legionaire Dr, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employee observed in the kitchen not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
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
Ice machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
Porch & Pantry
July 20, 2023 | 106 Chautauqua Dr, Mt Gretna, PA 17064
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect (flies) activity in the kitchen.
New South China Buffet
July 20, 2023 | 1800 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Food dispensing utensil in rice warmer observed stored in the rice and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Pork was held at 63°F in the cold holding unit rather than 41°F or below as required.
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.
Montro Grocery
July 20, 2023 | 625 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room to remind food employees to wash their hands.
6 – 302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability
Toilet tissue is not on a dispensor; this allows cross-contamination from one user to another.
M & B Pizzeria Restaurant, LLC
Found to be out of compliance.
July 20, 2023 | 701 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
2 – 301.14 When to Wash
Observed a food employee who was wearing gloves do a task that would contaminate the gloves, then proceed to do other tasks without changing gloves.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Only three potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours located in the refrigerators and walk-in were date marked and those three were marked with the date of 7/10/23. The items were discarded.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
A plastic deli container, an item intended for single-use, is being used as a scoop in dry ingredients instead of a durable scoop with a handle.
4 – 203.12 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Ambient Air and Water
Thermometer in the walk-in cooler used for measuring air temperature observed to be reading 18°F; this was obviously out of calibration or all of the items would be frozen.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kits to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. (Note: Facility had pH test strips instead of sanitizer test strips.)
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Clean food pans were observed to have a small amount of cooked rice residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
The door to the outside, located in the prep area of the food facility, is being propped open. Corrected. A door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Soap was not available at the handwash sink.
Keener Poultry
July 20, 2023 | 35 S 8th St (market), Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 301.14 When to Wash
Food employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Clean food containers are being stored inverted on the lower level of a prep table; however, the surface of this shelf is deteriorated and can no longer be cleaned.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one plastic food container that was cracked and broken. Discarded.
4 – 901.11 Equipment & Utensils, Air Drying Required
Food employee stated that he uses a towel to dry utensils and food equipment after cleaning. Explained that this is a violation and that equipment is to air dry.
4 – 903.11 (A)(C) Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Storing
Observed clean food equipment in rear storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Brass Rail Beverage
July 20, 2023 | 2828 Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown, PA 17010
No violations found.
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