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.
Wertz Candies Inc.
August 3, 2023 | 718 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Food contact utensils are stored in a drawer with a deteriorated surface that can no longer be properly cleaned.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Frequency of cleaning is inadequate, as evidenced by webbing on the bottom two shelves of a shelf in the rear of the facility and insulation that is between the wall and a small chest freezer.
Lebanon Valley Seafood
August 3, 2023 | S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Roma Pizza
August 4, 2023 | 19 S Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Scoop being stored in the ice storage container with the handle touching the ice.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Can opener blade was observed to have old 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.
Rey Azteca Of Palmyra
August 4, 2023 | 14 N Londonderry Sq, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
Heffelfinger’s Bakery
August 4, 2023 | 85 Heffelfinger Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Vistas Express
August 7, 2023 | 440 Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Water leaking from the ceiling near the steel ladder leading up to the roof poses a risk of contamination for items passing underneath or stored nearby.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted sandwich area food was held at 52-70 °F in the front service area rather than 41°F or below as required. Items were discarded. Refrigeration service was on site.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted food containers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch on the drying and storage shelves. Items removed for cleaning. Interior of the steam kettle was not clean to sight.
4 – 702.11 Before Use After Cleaning
Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on knives after washing and rinsing them and prior to use. Item was sent to the dishwasher for sanitizing.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the prep area.
Sirro’s #2 (MFF Type 3) Tag #XJA8443
August 7, 2023 | 1335 Colebrook Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
French fry cutter was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Floor is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of grease.
Sirro’s #1 (MFF Type 2) Tag #XCH8626
August 7, 2023 | 1335 Colebrook Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Quentin Tavern
August 7, 2023 | 81 Main St, Quentin, PA 17083
3 – 603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods That are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
Burgers and steaks are served undercooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kits to determine the appropriate sanitizer concentration.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Surfaces around fryers are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of grease and old food particles.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect (flies) activity in the rear kitchen.
Campbelltown Fire Co.
August 7, 2023 | 2818 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
Dutch-Way #3
August 8, 2023 | 2495 Stiegel Pike, Schaefferstown, PA 17088
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
An employee’s open beverage container was observed with assorted foods in the walk-in box used for the food preparation area.
3 – 501.14 Cooling
Assorted foods (meatloaf, soups) were not cooled from 135°F to 70°F in two hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within six hours after preparation. No temperature logs showing the start times and temperatures were kept, and soup was observed at 80°F, at a time potentially outside of the first two-hour period. Meatloaf at 43-44°F was in the walk-in cooler from the previous day. The walk-in cooler average was 40°F.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 44-54 °F in the restaurant refrigerator rather than 41°F or below as required. The bain-marie was holding food at 53-54°F, and the milk cooler at the counter was 53°F. The affected foods were voluntarily discarded, and the units will be evaluated and serviced.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted food containers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning. Ice machine was not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
William Penn Rest.
August 9, 2023 | 633 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The interior of the microwave oven, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Clutter and many items not needed for a food facility are on the shelves in the front of the facility. Items not required for the operation of the food facility shall be removed from the facility.
Quentin Grove
August 9, 2023 | 2395 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 102.13 Water Sampling
Food facility is using an approved non-public water system but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.
Northern Lebanon Elementary School
August 9, 2023 | 346 School Dr, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
No violations found.
Panera Bread #1956
August 10, 2023 | 1451 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Food dispensing utensil in grilled chicken was observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Food storage containers on shelves were observed to have old food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Ice chute at the soda dispenser was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
McDonald’s -E. Cumberland #7045
August 10, 2023 | 757 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
A small amount of debris was observed behind/under a large piece of equipment used for coffee and beverages. Note: This piece of equipment is not easy to move so that proper cleaning can be done.
McDonald’s #22266
August 10, 2023 | 1725 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
M&N Deli Meat Market, Inc.
August 10, 2023 | 201 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
2 – 301.12 Cleaning Procedure
Employee was wearing gloves and changed tasks. He then washed his gloved hands instead of removing the gloves, washing his hands, and putting on new gloves.
4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces That are Non-food Contact Surfaces
The surface of the hose used for washing and sanitizing large equipment has deteriorated and can no longer be properly cleaned.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Rubbish and weeds were observed in the rear exterior area of the facility.
Horning’s Market
August 10, 2023 | 905 S College St, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Greek Town Pizza
August 11, 2023 | 542 Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Dust build-up was observed on the ceiling over a food prep area.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Three plastic food container lids and five plastic food containers had broken and missing sections. The damaged items were discarded.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed one deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
Two spray bottles, working containers in the prep area used for storing chemicals and cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
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