Latest food safety violations from restaurant inspections in Lebanon County

Nov 16, 2023

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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.

May 23, 2023 | 10486 Jonestown Rd, Annville, PA 17003

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & SegregationOnion rings and French fries are stored open with no covering in a freezer in the kitchen.4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesFloor under the grill is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation grease in the kitchen.

May 25, 2023 | 65 W Main St, Quentin, PA 17083

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsIce machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.

May 25, 2023 | 10 College Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

May 30, 2023 | 707 E Broad St, Palmyra, PA 17078

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2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair RestraintsFood employee observed in the rear food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.

May 30, 2023 | 40 Main St, Annville, PA 17003

No violations found.

May 30, 2023 | 1805 N State Rte 934, Annville, PA 17003

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4 – 501.12 Cutting SurfacesObserved deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsIce machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Can opener blade was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.5 – 502.11 Frequency-RemovalWaste not being removed from the food facility at an appropriate frequency as evidenced by overflowing outside dumpster.

May 30, 2023 | 430 N Market St, Myerstown, PA 17067

3 – 101.11 Safe, Unadulterated & Honestly PresentedSeverely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in display area and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Removed and discarded.

May 31, 2023 | 50 Lynmar Ave, Campbelltown, PA 170103 – 501.16(A1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot HoldingPork sausage was held at 119 °F, in the front food preparation area, rather than 135°F or above as required.4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsIce machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.

May 31, 2023 | 110 Northside Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesWalk-in refrigerator fan guards are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust in the rear food storage area.5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, CoveredWomen's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

May 31, 2023 | 1032 S 5th Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing DevicesFood facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.4 – 501.12 Cutting SurfacesObserved deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsIce machine inner panel was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch.4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesTwo-door refrigerator fan guard is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust in the front food preparation area.

June 2, 2023 | 324 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042

6 – 501.111 Controlling PestsPotential insect harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the food prep/warewashing area due to live roaches observed under the sinks.The Food Facility does have a Pest Control Program; however, it was observed that Pest Control Operator (PCO) had not checked every trap at the contracted frequency. The owner of the facility also reported that the PCO has not supplied required documents such as chemical labels, Safety Data Sheets, copies of licenses, etc.

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