Latest food safety violations from restaurant inspections in Lebanon County

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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.

March 30, 2023 | 33 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the PremisesObserved a few dirty ventilation ducts overhead with the potential to cause contamination to food and/or equipment below.6 – 303.11 Intensity-LightingSome light fixtures were not functioning at the time of this inspection. The manager reported that an electrician was scheduled to arrive later on the same day.

March 31, 2023 | 640 N 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17046

2 – 301.12 Cleaning ProcedureHandwashing sink in the meat cutting room is not being used as evidenced by the fact that three employees were actively cutting meat at the time of the inspection and the sink contained two small bottles of soap laying in the sink. The sink was dry including under the bottles of soap. One employee admitted that the sink was not used.3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & SegregationRaw ground turkey was stored above whole cuts of pork and bacon was stored above RTE food in the meat department.4 – 201.11 Equipment & Utensils-Durability & StrengthTwo wooden utensils are deteriorated and splintering; one has a deteriorated rubber handle that can no longer be properly cleaned. Discarded.4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsThree deep half-pans that had been washed and put on the clean food equipment shelf were observed to have food residue and were wet.5 – 501.13 ReceptaclesFacility is lacking a trash can near the handwashing sink in the hot food prep area.6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and LitterFrequency of cleaning the floor by the stove and the floor at the end of the steam table is inadequate.

April 3, 2023 | 2220 Stiegel Pike, Myerstown, PA 17067

No violations found.

April 3, 2023 | 103 W Main St, Annville, PA 17003

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4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesWalk-in refrigerator fan guards are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust.5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, CoveredWomen's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.6 – 202.14 Toilet Rooms, EnclosedEmployee restroom do not have a self-closing door.

April 3, 2023 | 101 Landings Dr, Annville, PA 17003

4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesFront food preparation area floor is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food particles and debris.6 – 301.14 Handwashing SignageNo sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the front food preparation area and employee restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands.

April 3, 2023 | 2 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046

No violations found.

April 3, 2023 | 1200 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078

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4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing DevicesFood facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesFood preparation area shelf is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of oil.6 – 301.12 Hand Drying ProvisionThe handwash sink in the employee restroom does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.

April 4, 2023 | 1820 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

April 4, 2023 | 2596 Cornwall Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

No violations found.

April 4, 2023 | 545 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046

6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-MethodsA couple of electrical Code violations were observed in the basement. The basement is lacking a CO / Smoke detector.7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working ContainersOne spray bottle, a working containers in the area above the 3-compartment sink, used for storing cleaner taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

April 4, 2023 | 545 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsOne small container of food utensils, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

April 4, 2023 | 201 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 201.11 Equipment & Utensils-Durability & StrengthOne plastic food container was badly broken but was still in the meat cutting room. PIC stated that the container was only being used for cleaning, but then, at a minimum it should be marked "cleaning Only" or "Not for Food" and stored away from other similar containers. It was discarded.6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, ProtectedSide window, in the retail meat sales area, is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects.

April 4, 2023 | 3375 Oak St, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate PathogensSteaks are served undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing DevicesFood facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.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.46.1201 (a) Statutory requirementThe individual with a valid Food Employee Certification is no longer employed by the retail food facility.

April 4, 2023 | 1750 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

2 – 301.14 When to WashFood Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use StorageFood utensils in kitchen observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F.

April 5, 2023 | 1355 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 501.12 Cutting SurfacesObserved deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required in the bakery preparation area.4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesWalk-in refrigerator fan guards are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust.46.1201 (a) Statutory requirementFood 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.5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good RepairPlumbing system not maintained in good repair. Observed a handwashing sink leaking in the meat preparation area.

April 5, 2023 | 2 Londonderry Sq, Palmyra, PA 17078

No violations found.

April 5, 2023 | 1405 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003

5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, CoveredWomen's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Found to be out of compliance

April 6, 2023 | 2631 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042

3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & SegregationFrench fries and vegetable rolls in the walk-in freezer are stored open with no covering.4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices ProvidedThermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and UtensilsCan opener blade was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.5 – 204.11 Handwashing Sinks-Location and PlacementThe food facility does not have a handwash sink in the front food preparation area.

April 6, 2023 | 35 W Main St, Annville, PA 17003

No violations found.

April 6, 2023 | 111 Springwood Dr, Lebanon, PA 17042

5 – 501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, CoveredWomen's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.6 – 301.12 Hand Drying ProvisionThe handwash sink in the front food preparation area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.

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