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.
Happy Life Nutrition
October 4, 2024 | 539 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area not being stored in sanitizer solution.
3 – 307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observed clean food equipment beneath the paper towel dispenser for the handwashing sink. Suggested moving the towel dispenser or stopping placing clean food equipment beneath the towel holder.
On The Bun
October 4, 2024 | 35 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC
October 3, 2024 | 940 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 501.14 Cooling
Soup/stew is being cooled in a very large pot instead of in shallow containers which will allow the heat to dissipate quickly and reduce the temperature of the hot food at the appropriate rate.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The fan covers on the evaporator in the produce walk-in cooler, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
5 – 502.11 Frequency-Removal
The frequency of emptying trash containers in the men’s and women’s restrooms is not at an appropriate frequency, as evidenced by overflowing trash containers.
New Lin Garden One Inc.
October 2, 2024 | 106 Palmyra Cmns, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces (Hood vents, fire suppuration system, bathroom floor, and bathroom door) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt, soil, and grease build-up. +++ Hood Ventilation System PREVIOUS VIOLATION +++
ELCO Intermediate School
October 1, 2024 | 100 Evergreen Dr, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Mel’s Diner
October 1, 2024 | 8 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
One black metal rack for holding equipment has dust on it due to the proximity of a fan. It is not being cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.
Mount Gretna Community Volunteer Fire Company
October 1, 2024 | 41 Boulevard Ave, Mount Gretna, PA 17064
No violations found.
WellSpan Good Samaritan Courtyard Café
October 1, 2024 | 424 Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Frequency of cleaning under equipment and behind equipment is inadequate, as evidenced by the amount of food debris under equipment and along the floor/wall junction.
WellSpan Health Pharmacy
October 1, 2024 | 252 S 4th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Friendly’s Restaurants
September 30, 2024 | 1701 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Mark’s Pizza LLC
September 27, 2024 | 748 Locust St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed six deteriorated plastic food storage containers. Containers discarded.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed one deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required.
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).
Restaurant Latino
September 27, 2024 | 42 S 8th St, 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; specifically, an employee with one glove and one bare hand took trash to the dumpster, the employee came back into the facility and wiped food scraps from a cutting board without first washing hands.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically, the lower shelf of a food prep table was not clean.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Towels and trash can were missing from the handwash sink in the service area. Corrected.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Ceiling tiles above the three-compartment sink show signs of a previous water leak and need to be replaced. The paint has peeled on one of the doors, and the door needs to be repainted or covered.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Stuffed animals, toys, and other unnecessary items were on the ground at the rear entrance. These items create a harborage area for rodents and other pests.
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