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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.
September 20, 2022 | 1701 Cornwall Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed bread food stored next to hand sink, where it is subject to splash during hand washing.
September 20, 2022 | 381 N 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices Food facility could not find sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
6 – 202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed Toilet room does not have a self-closing door.
September 21, 2022 | 211 Rexmont Rd, Cornwall, PA 17016
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils Assorted food contact items were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
September 22, 2022 | 650 E. Penn Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper beard covers. Person in charge indicated that no beard or hair nets were available.
September 22, 2022 | 1520 Mt Zion Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
September 22, 2022 | 35 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 22, 2022 | 115 Springwood Dr., Ste 100, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 23, 2022 | 812 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair A shelf above the 3-compartment sink used for clean food equipment after being washed, has peeling paint and is rusted. This shelf can no longer be properly cleaned and needs to be replaced.
September 23, 2022 | 304 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
September 23, 2022 | 1500 Woodland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation Paper clips are in the ceiling directly above the center food prep table. These could fall into food below.
6 – 202.12 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning System Vents Vents on the mini-split A/C unit near the cash register are not cleaned frequently enough to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil.
September 23, 2022 | 1445 Suedberg Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Non-food contact surfaces, shelves and cabinets, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
September 23, 2022 | 301 E. Mifflin St, Lebanon, PA 17046
September 23, 2022 | 1505 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
5 – 501.12 Outdoor Enclosure There is a small amount of debris on the ground behind the dumpster.
6 – 202.12 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning System Vents The air intake above the handwashing sink is very dirty and the air vent above the 3-compartment sink needs to be cleaned.
September 23, 2022 | 622 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 23, 2022 | 2399 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Litter and debris under and around equipment.
September 23, 2022 | 503 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing Observed a few items of clean food equipment, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter The frequency of cleaning under some shelves and prep tables is inadequate as evidenced by an accumulation of debris underneath these items.
September 26, 2022 | 2 Everest Ln, Jonestown, PA 17038
September 26, 2022 | 324 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair The lower shelf of one prep table is rusted and can no longer be properly cleaned. Cutting boards were stored directly on the surface that has deteriorated. Black liners on a set of shelves in the prep area have deteriorated and can no longer be properly cleaned.
September 26, 2022 | 480 N 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room. Corrected.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected Front door to the outside, located in the front area of the food facility is being tied open with a chain.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Cardboard trays from the snack vendors, non-food contact surfaces not changed at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
6 – 302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability Toilet tissue is not on the dispenser; corrected.
September 26, 2022 | 625 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability Handwashing sign, towel dispenser and soap dispenser needed at remodeled employee toilet room.
September 26, 2022 | 40 Fisher Ave, PO Box 1324, Jonestown, PA 17038
September 26, 2022 | 135 S King St, Jonestown, PA 17038
September 26, 2022 | 442 Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation Raw eggs were stored above deli meat and fresh strawberries in the refrigerator.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance Observed dishes, utensils and glasses in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. The PIC stated that she put them there to dry.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have brown residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep/warewashing/ service area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee toilet room area.
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations Observed wet wiping cloth in 3-compartment sink area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
3 – 302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Parcha food was placed in a small deli container, in the rerigerator; it is not labeled with the common name of the food.
6 – 202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
September 26, 2022 | 1098 School House Rd, Annville, PA 17003
September 26, 2022 | 14 Silvertown Road, Jonestown, PA 17038
September 26, 2022 | 700 Reinoel St, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair Observed tape being used on a plastic food storage container to cover the edges which were deteriorated.
4 – 502.13 Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations A deli container which is intended to be a single-use article is being used as a scoop for food ingredients. Discarded.
4 – 904.11 Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Preventing Contamination Customer self-service single-use spoons are not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.
September 27, 2022 | 1038 Church Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 302.14 Inspector Comments Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
September 27, 2022 | 230 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation Pictures of food selections which are posted above the food prep area are held in place with push-pins which have the potential to fall into the food below and create a physical food safety hazard.
4 – 202.16 Nonfood Contact Surfaces Cardboard is being used to line two shelves in a reach-in freezer. The cardboard has deteriorated and is not clean. Cardboard should not be used because it cannot be cleaned and using cardboard to line shelves obstructs the proper flow of air in the freezer.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair Observed one plastic food storage container that was cracked and missing a piece. Discarded.
September 27, 2022 | 201 N 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 27, 2022 | 717 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 27, 2022 | 1510 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 27, 2022 | 75 W Main St, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Food employee observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as net, hat.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected Exterior door located in the rear storage area of the food facility is in disrepair and has a gap that does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
6 – 303.11 Intensity-Lighting The light intensity in the food preparation area is not at least 50 foot candles.
September 28, 2022 | 499 E Pershing Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 28, 2022 | 50 W Pine St, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 28, 2022 | 50 W Cherry St, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 28, 2022 | 301 E Spruce St, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 28, 2022 | 748 Locust St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods One section of the walk-in cooler has a damaged wall that needs to be repaired.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils One container of food utensils, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected immediately.
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability No sign posted at the handwash sink in the front service area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in rear prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
September 28, 2022 | 1 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
8 – 201.14 Contents of HACCP Plan The HACCP program for this facility has numerous components in the log book. Several sections are not applicable to this location, but there is nothing to indicate that these sections do not apply. Other components which are applicable, such as thermometer calibration, are being conducted by the employee, but are not being recorded on the log.
September 28, 2022 | 400 S Forge Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 28, 2022 | 101 Larkspur Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 28, 2022 | 520 S White Oak St, Annville, PA 17003
September 28, 2022 | 205 S White Oak St, Annville, PA 17003
September 29, 2022 | 1920 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, PA 17003
September 29, 2022 | 7 Bachmanville Rd, Lawn, PA 17041
September 29, 2022 | 1125 Park Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 29, 2022 | 600 S Lingle Ave, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 29, 2022 | 1723 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Litter and debris under and around shelving in storage area.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Old unused equipment stored in back area, should be removed from food facility.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation Several raw animal food (eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler.
September 29, 2022 | 1200 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
September 29, 2022 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 29, 2022 | 1760 Quentin Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 29, 2022 | 58 W Main St, Myerstown, PA 17067
4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Three bay sink not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.
September 29, 2022 | 115 Moore Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
September 30, 2022 | 18 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods The handle of one reach-in freezer is broken and covered with tape. Tape cannot be properly cleaned and should only be used for temporary repairs.
September 30, 2022 | 450 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
September 30, 2022 | E Sheridan Ave, Annville, PA 17003
September 30, 2022 | 350 N. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing Observed new foil pans stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected.
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