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.
Friendly’s
August 23, 2023 | 1701 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
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. Food storage containers on shelves were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
China Moon
August 23, 2023 | 457 W Penn Ave, Cleona, PA 17042
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, And Segregation
Egg rolls were observed stored in the walk-in refrigerator open with no covering.
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 food (fried chicken) without written procedures or documentation to verify the disposition of food.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Walk-in refrigerator fan guards are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dust.
Sideline Café
August 24, 2023 | 798 Airport Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078
No violations found.
Keller BBQ (MFF Type 4)
August 24, 2023 | 1335 Colebrook Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
A & M Pizza
August 24, 2023 | 2900 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 501.16(A1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding
Chicken was held at 116°F in a hot holding unit in the front food preparation area rather than 135°F or above as required.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Ice chute was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.
Swatara Coffee Co
August 25, 2023 | 104 W Main St, Annville, PA 17003
No violations found.
Rutter’s Store #68
August 25, 2023 | 798 W Main St, Annville, PA 17003
No violations found.
Pudgey’s Pit Barbeque
August 25, 2023 | 21 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution.
Mama Juana
Found to be out of compliance.
August 25, 2023 | 39 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
An open employee’s beverage container was observed in prep area, a food preparation area. Removed.
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Food preparation is taking place in the basement in an area that has not been approved for food preparation. There are openings in the ceilings and lighting that is not compliant with electrical code. There is no handwashing sink available in this area.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Food being prepared in the facility is being date marked; however, some items are being marked with the date the item is made, and others are being marked with a “use by” date. Employees are not removing old date stickers and applying the correct date. Five containers had a “use by” date of 8/15, one had a date of 8/11, and one had a date of 8/19.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one broken plastic scoop in a dry ingredient container. Discarded.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
One package of sanitizer test strips was expired. Discarded.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
A container of clean utensils, a food contact surface, was observed to have food debris and was not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
The fan covers on the walk-in cooler evaporator have a slight amount of built-up residue.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, 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). Observed clean food equipment below one prep table or not inverted.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Water was leaking onto the floor near the handwashing sink. Drain in walk-in cooler floor is not installed correctly; water is collecting in low spots along the edge of the drain. Wiring for a light in the basement is not properly installed.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
Three spray containers, which each have the same label, contain three different chemicals.
Country View Grocery
August 25, 2023 | 1941 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, PA 17003
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Walk-in refrigerator floor is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of standing water.
La Placita De Lebanon
August 28, 2023 | 922 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one plastic food container that was cracked and repaired with tape. Tape cannot be properly cleaned.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
An electrical wire in the kitchen is not secured properly, and it has two wire nuts on the end. The wire needs to either be removed, or the installation should be corrected to be compliant with electrical codes.
8th St. US Gas
August 28, 2023 | 742 Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 501.113 Covering Receptacles
Section 5-501.113 of the US Food Code requires that “receptacles and waste handling units for refuse shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids if kept outside the Food Establishment.” The exterior dumpster lids were observed to be uncovered.
6 – 102.11 Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas
Weeds exceeding the City Ordinance were observed at various locations on the facility.
Jackson ES
August 29, 2023 | 558 W Main Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Harding Elementary School Cafeteria
August 29, 2023 | 622 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Two light fixtures over the prep area have cracked plastic covers.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Facility has evidence of insect activity due to roaches being observed on the glue traps. The facility has a Pest Control program; however, several of the recommendations listed on the PCO’s report are not being addressed in a timely manner. Two recommendations from 2/25/2022 and one from 2/14/2022 have remained on every report since that time.
Fort Zeller ES
August 29, 2023 | 243 N Sheridan Rd, Richland, PA 17087
No violations found.
ELCO MS
August 29, 2023 | 60 Evergreen Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
ELCO Intermediate School
August 29, 2023 | 100 Evergreen Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
ELCO HS
August 29, 2023 | 180 Elco Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 501.14 Cooling
Cooked chicken not being cooled in a manner to ensure that it would go from 135°F to 70°F in two hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F in six hours after preparation. The start time allowed for an accelerated process in the freezer during the inspection and then to be moved to the refrigerator. The chicken was at 38-40°F in 15 minutes and moved to the walk-in refrigerator.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 46°F in the Traulson refrigerator rather than 41°F or below as required. 1 lb of sliced ham was discarded, and other food that was still at or below 41°F was moved to another cooler.
Taqueria El Compadre
August 31, 2023 | 35 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
A small amount of food debris was observed in a bus tub of clean utensils.
On Fire Youth Ministries
August 31, 2023 | 17 W Main St, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
K & D Ice Cream Trailer, MFF3
August 31, 2023 | 1320 Shirksville Rd, Myerstown, PA 17067
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.
Breezy Rill Produce
August 31, 2023 | 1320 Shirksville Rd, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Aunt Hocker’s Fish Fry
August 31, 2023 | 35 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
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