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.
El Jibarito Cafeteria
September 11, 2026 | 607 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Empago
Found to be out of compliance.
September 11, 2026 | 35 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 301.14 When to Wash
A food employee was observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash.
2 – 102.11(A-C1)(C4-16) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility, as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
A food dispensing utensil was observed stored in the food (fruit), and the handle of the utensil was in the food. Removed utensil.
2 – 401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
A man who is either an employee or a visitor was in the food prep area and was drinking from an open beverage container.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The handwashing sink in the food prep area was blocked by numerous items and was not accessible at all times for employee use.
46.1201 (a) Statutory Requirement
The Person in Charge of this food facility, in operation for more than 90 days, has not obtained the required Certified Food Manager Certificate.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility was not being marked with the date the food was prepared. This issue was noted on the previous inspection of this facility.
46.1201 (c) Posting of Certificate
The required Certified Food Manager Certificate is not posted because the PIC does not have the certificate.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
The paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwashing sink in the food prep area.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility were observed in the food area due to two dead mice in the glue trap.
The food facility was not removing dead pests from control devices frequently, as evidenced by observed old/decaying mice in the pest control device in the food prep area.
Harding Elementary School Cafeteria
September 11, 2026 | 622 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
No violations found.
Mama Juana
September 11, 2026 | 39 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
A ventilation duct over the three-compartment sink had debris on it and needed to be cleaned.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
Several shelves in the reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area were deteriorated and needed to be replaced. This item was on two previous inspection reports.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Non-Food Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a small amount of dark residue and was not clean to the sight and touch.
St. Gertrudes
September 9, 2026 | 304 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
The ice dispensing utensil was inadvertently observed stored in the ice with the handle touching the ice. Corrected immediately.
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