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.
Philly Pretzel Factory
February 7, 2025 | 2213 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Raw pretzel dough in the walk-in cooler area stored with no covering. Corrected.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Raw wooden boards used for pretzels have black-matter accumulation. Boards should be discarded or cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis to preclude the accumulation.
Sharky’s Pizza
February 7, 2025 | 118 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Several fans, non-food contact surfaces, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.
Turkey Hill #70
February 7, 2025 | 102 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The chute for ice on the soft drink fountain, a food contact surface, was observed to have pink residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The interior of the ice machine was not checked; however, the management of the facility should check it to ensure that it is clean.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
The fans in the walk-in cooler, non-food contact surfaces, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
A gasket on the door of the walk-in cooler is broken.
Rite Aid #245
February 6, 2025 | 2 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
S & H Food & Fuel Mart Inc.
February 6, 2025 | 1 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Faucet of the mop sink is broken away from the wall. Wall on the west side of the building has a hole or is broken and in need of repair.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The mop sink is dirty.
6 – 501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors
Toilet room door is not self-closing.
Vistas Express
February 6, 2025 | 440 Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted containers and utensils were observed in the dish area to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Removed for cleaning.
9th Ward Café
February 4, 2025 | 210 E Weidman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
Navy Club of Lebanon #91
February 4, 2025 | 1501 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
One item was stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
3 – 403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding
Gravy which had been cooled from a previous day, was being reheated in a small steam table for hot holding at >135°F and was not being reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds as required. Removed to be heated properly.
Palmyra VFW Memorial Post #6417
February 4, 2025 | 232 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Interior top of microwave, French fry cutter, and soda gun holster, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Exit door located in the banquet area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Redner’s Warehouse MKT #60
February 4, 2025 | 110 Northside Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078
2 – 303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry
Food employee observed in deli area wearing watch arms.
3 – 203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
The date when the last shellstock was sold is not being recorded on the shellstock tag. Discussed with manager, and moving forward, this will be documented.
3 – 602.11 Food Labels
Items either missing some or all ingredients in grab-and-go items, such as lump crab cake, egg salad salad, grilled chicken salad, and mixed fruit.
4 – 204.18 Condenser Unit, Separation
Condenser unit in the bakery walk-in freezer and the main walk-in freezer have the accumulation of hanging ice and need to be repaired. In the main walk-in freezer, water is also dripping from the ceiling onto the floor.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Interior of steamer with brown debris and not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation.
46.1201 (c) Posting of Certificate
The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
7 – 201.11 Separation-Storage
Chemical spray bottles in the deli area are stored above a prep sink. Corrected
Subway
February 4, 2025 | 104 Northside Commons, Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented
Four pints of milk in the customer reach-in fridge with an expiration date of Feb. 2, 2025. Pulled from sale.
4 – 204.18 Condenser Unit, Separation
The back counter reach-in fridge has a build-up of ice on the condenser and is in need of repair.
46.1201 (a) Statutory Requirement
Food Facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation, as evidenced by an inability to talk with the certified food employee during this inspection.
BB’s Grocery Outlet
February 3, 2025 | 430 N Market St, Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented
Severely dented, distressed canned items observed in display and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Removed.
Calabria Pizzeria and Ristorante
February 3, 2025 | 757 W Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Raw animal protein products such as clams, chicken, and calamari stored above RTE foods (cooked noodles, cooked chicken). Corrected.
6 – 201.11 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings-Cleanability
Flooring in the walk-in cooler is falling through, is no longer in good condition, and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling in the pizza-making area is cracked with peeling paint and needs to be repaired.
6 – 403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Personal food items comingled with restaurant foods, shelf designation, and area designation need to be put into place.
Cross-Check Cafe @ Klick Lewis Arena
February 3, 2025 | 101 Landing Dr, Annville, PA 17003
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Interior top of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
6 – 501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Ventilation in the back prep area with dust accumulation and in need of cleaning.
Subway
Found to be out of compliance.
February 3, 2025 | 901 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
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.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Lettuce and cheese in the back-line refrigerator is at 44°F rather than 41°F or below. Items were discarded. Sandwich meats in the front Baine Marie is holding at 50°F rather than 41°F or below. Food discarded.
4 – 502.11(B) Food Temperature Measuring Devices Calibrated
Thermometers for ensuring proper food temperatures are not calibrated and/or functioning properly in the back counter refrigeration unit.
46.1201 (a) Statutory Requirement
Food Facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation, as evidenced by an inability to talk with the certified food employee during this inspection.
6 – 101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Wall behind three-compartment sink has a hole and needs to be repaired.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of cockroach activity in back counter area and back by grease trap area. Multiple more than 10 dead either on glue boards or on floor of facility. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the back storage area due to old unused equipment.
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Flooring under front counter unit, back counter refrigeration, dining room flooring under tables and chairs with food debris and in need of cleaning.
Tosco Pizza
February 3, 2025 | 101 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris on floor under equipment.
Subway #47404
January 31, 2025 | 813 Bowman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one plastic food container that had two corners broken off of it. Item was discarded.
Willow House Tavern Inc.
January 31, 2025 | 41 N 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
No violations found.
M & B Pizzeria Restaurant LLC
Found to be out of compliance.
January 30, 2025 | 701 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
2 – 102.11(A-C1)(C4-16) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The Person in Charge failed to notify the Department of an imminent health hazard and cease operations.
2 – 102.11(C2-3)(C17) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The PIC failed to properly train the employee washing food equipment. The employee did not know about using sanitizer in the three-compartment sink, about not stacking equipment together while it is wet, and about allowing equipment to air dry instead of drying equipment with a towel.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed food stored in a wet and/or unclean basement area of the facility that had not been approved for food storage.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed cracked plastic food containers and observed single-use deli containers being reused. Discarded items.
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
Employee washing food equipment was not using sanitizer in the third compartment. The PIC stated that the employee wasn’t using sanitizer because the PIC went to work in the basement and the employee did not know about sanitizer.
4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Fans in the walk-in cooler are not being cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of debris. The dirty fans are directly over uncovered food.
4 – 901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air Drying Required
Food employee observed towel-drying utensils and food equipment after cleaning.
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).
6 – 303.11 Intensity-Lighting
Lighting is inadequate in the room behind the main food prep room; one light fixture is not working.
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