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.
AA Comics & Cards
November 6, 2025 | 610 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Al Noor Food Market
November 6, 2025 | 531 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.13 Thawing Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food
Beef was observed thawing at room temperature on the counter, which is not an approved thawing method. Some of the beef was 51°F instead of 41°F or below.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
The bottom of the slicer was observed covered with plastic and foil. Plastic and foil cannot be cleaned. This part of the slicer should be covered with a material that is durable and can be cleaned and sanitized as needed.
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometer for ensuring the proper temperature of food was not available or readily accessible.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
One freezer was plugged into an extension cord instead of being plugged directly into an outlet as required by City Ordinance.
Chen’s House
November 6, 2025 | 1510 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.18 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition
No items in the facility were marked with the date of preparation or the discard date.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-Food Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
A container of large knives, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
The screen door located in the rear area of the food facility had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The door was broken and needed to be replaced.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area. Soap was available at the sink by the food service area, but there was a problem with the hot water faucet at that sink.
Dutch Country Hardware
November 3, 2025 | 711 E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
No violations found.
Ideal Food Basket
November 3, 2025 | 640 N 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Raw chicken was stored above raw pork in a walk-in cooler.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed food prep equipment and exposed bakery items in the food storage area while the overhead doors were open. This is a violation of plans that had been submitted to the City of Lebanon in order to get a Certificate of Occupancy.
5 – 202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation
The handwashing sink by the hot food service area was removed when the area was modified for alcohol sales.
6 – 303.11 Intensity-Lighting
Lights in the hot food prep area and lights over the stoves were not functioning.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
A problem with the meat band saw was “fixed” by using plastic made into a string to tie parts together. Plastic “string” cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
One spray bottle in the deli was labeled “multi-surface and glass cleaner” and also labeled “water for bread.”
Jersey Mike’s Subs
November 3, 2025 | 2203 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
McDonald’s #17302
November 3, 2025 | 493 Penn Ave, Cleona, PA 17042
No violations found.
Miner’s Pub
November 3, 2025 | 201 Iron Valley Rd, Cornwall, PA 17016
No violations found.
Palmyra Area High School
November 3, 2025 | 1125 Park Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078
6 – 201.12 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines
Ceiling tiles around the ventilation in the prep area were dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
Sheetz #811
November 3, 2025 | 2150 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 602.13 Non-Food Contact Surfaces
The food equipment and the fronts of doors were observed with an accumulation of black matter and needed to be cleaned. Spray nozzle at the three-compartment sink was observed with food matter build-up. Caulking around the three-compartment sink was observed with pink and black matter and needed to be repaired or replaced. Flooring in cabinet under the milkshake machine was observed with red syrup.
7 – 201.11 Separation-Storage
Foaming soap was stored on the same shelf as snack food items with no barriers. Corrected. No rinse wipes were stored on a shelf above snack foods in the backroom area. Corrected.
Willow Garden
November 3, 2025 | 50 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
An employee’s open beverage container was observed in the food prep area.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork, and chopped vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
WellSpan G.S. Courtyard Café
October 31, 2025 | 424 Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one spatula and one plastic bowl with some deterioration. Both items were discarded.
4 – 602.13 Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Some dry food debris was observed at the bottom of the rack for holding cutting boards.
WellSpan Health Pharmacy
October 31, 2025 | 252 S 4th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Turkey Hill #47
October 30, 2025 | 815 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-Food Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
The inside of the microwave was not clean; specifically, there was a black residue observed in the rear vent area.
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