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.

The Clay House Café

March 14, 2025 | 720 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Raw eggs were observed stored over other items. This was immediately corrected.

3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
One fan in the food prep area had a build-up of dust on it. Note: Fan was not in use at the time of the inspection, and it was immediately removed so that it could be cleaned.

4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one broken plastic food storage container. Item was discarded.

Cakes By Moraima & Café

March 13, 2025 | 443 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17046

No violations found.

Sweet Velvet Macarons

March 13, 2025 | 56 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078

No violations found.

VFW Post #23

March 13, 2025 | 718 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed one deeply scored cutting board; item was discarded.

Conners Tavern

March 12, 2025 | 319 S 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

Cumberland Club, Inc.

March 12, 2025 | 713 Locust St, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

Golden China

March 12, 2025 | 925 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Non-food Contact Surfaces
The shelving units in the walk-in cooler are very rusted and need to be replaced.

6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The area around the grill and woks is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude a build-up of old debris.

Bella Pizza of Richland

March 10, 2025 | 21 E Main St, Richland, PA 17087

3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented
Severely dented and distressed canned items observed in rear storage area. The items had just been delivered without supervision and are being returned.

China Wok

March 10, 2025 | 811 Bowman St, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed a “scoop” that was created by cutting the bottom off of a plastic jug being used in the facility rather than a durable, cleanable piece of equipment that is intended to be a scoop. Discarded item.

Observed a plastic food storage container that had a “melted” spot on the side of the container. The melted spot is deteriorated and can no longer be properly cleaned. Discarded item.

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The handle of one dry ingredient scoop was caked with material other than the dry ingredient and needed to be cleaned. Cleaned.

5 – 501.19 Storage Areas, Redeeming Machines, Receptacles and Waste Handling Units, Location
The top of the used grease/oil container is not clean, and the ground area around the container is not clean.

6 – 201.17 Walls and Ceilings, Attachments
A “wall” was constructed in the front of the building, which is a violation of the fire egress codes of the City of Lebanon.

E&E Discount Beer Warehouse

March 10, 2025 | 911 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
A fan mounted on the wall near the slushy machines, a non-food contact surface, is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.

6 – 501.16 Drying Mops
Mop is not being hung to air dry.

K-Ville Hotel & Tavern

March 6, 2025 | 2647 Heidelberg Ave, Kleinfeltersville, PA 17039

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted food containers on shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.

St. Luke Lutheran Church

March 6, 2025 | 1432 Heidelberg Ave, Schaefferstown, PA 17088

No violations found.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2902

March 4, 2025 | 1451 Quentin Rd, Ste 100, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 502.11(A)(C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils, Temperature, and Pressure Measuring Devices
Utensils (rubber spatulas) in prep area are not in good repair or condition.

4 – 602.13 Non-food Contact Surfaces
Observed a buildup of syrup residue on the surfaces around the nozzles on the self-serve beverage machines

4 – 901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air Drying Required
Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying.

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Friendly’s Restaurants

March 4, 2025 | 1701 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Loose or broken door hinges observed on the bain marie cooler unit.

Infinito’s Buffet #09

March 4, 2025 | 1725 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented
Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in dry storage and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Dented cans were removed from service.

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Sliced cucumbers, cheddar cheese, and sliced tomatoes were held between 53°F and 55°F at the salad bar rather than 41°F or below as required. All food items were moved to another cooler as a temporary corrective action until the cooler is serviced. Food products were placed in the salad bar 30 minutes before the time of this inspection, so all food products are within the four-hour time and temperature danger zone. Corrected on site.

4 – 301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Salad bar cooler unit is not holding a temperature of 41°F or below. Cooler unit was disconnected and placed out of service.

5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair
Hand wash sink in the kitchen is very slow draining

McDonald’s #22266

March 4, 2025 | 1725 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Panera Bread #1956

March 4, 2025 | 1451 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

2 – 303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry
Food employee observed in cookie prep area wearing bracelet on arm. Bracelet was removed during this inspection.

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