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.

Subway

January 2, 2024 | 185 S Lancaster St, Jonestown, PA 17038

46.1201 (a) Statutory Requirement
Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.

Mama’s Pizza

Found to be out of compliance.

January 2, 2024 | 145 E Penn Ave, Cleona, PA 17042

2 – 102.11(A-C1)(C4-16) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility, as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employee observed in the food preparation area not wearing a proper hair restraint.

3 – 301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands
A food employee was observed touching a sandwich – a ready-to-eat food – with bare hands.

3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed wet wiping cloths in the food preparation area not being stored in sanitizer solution.

3 – 501.13 Thawing Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food
Beef observed thawing at room temperature on the food preparation table, which is not an approved thawing method.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Ham was held at 46°F in the cold holding unit rather than 41°F or below as required.

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

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 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

5 – 202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation
The handwash sink located in the food preparation area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. The water temperature was 52°F at the time of inspection. The handwash sink located in the men’s restroom does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. The water temperature was 52°F at the time of inspection. The handwash sink located in the women’s restroom does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. The water temperature was 50°F at the time of inspection.

Liberty Travel Plaza-Jonestown

January 2, 2024 | 4 Fisher Ave, Jonestown, PA 17038

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in the food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity (less than 10 rodent droppings) in the rear food storage area.

Jackson ES

January 3, 2024 | 558 W Main Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

ELCO MS

January 3, 2024 | 60 Evergreen Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

ELCO Intermediate School

January 3, 2024 | 100 Evergreen Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

ELCO HS

January 3, 2024 | 180 Elco Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

Smith’s Candies

January 4, 2024 | 114 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

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