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.
Penn Jersey Food Mart
February 4, 2021 | 480 N. 5th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Roof is leaking water in center of the retail sales area, and is in need of repair.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. This is specifically referring to the cardboard trays under Frito Lay snack packages; the trays are covered with grease and should be changed out more frequently.
Penn Jersey
February 4, 2021 | 705 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the interior of the bain marie and the area around the fryer should be cleaned more frequently. These items have not been used for a while and should have been cleaned. The fan covers on the evaporator in the walk-in cooler have a slight amount of dust accumulation.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed one case of eggs stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.
United Family Restaurant
February 5, 2021 | 433 N. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Dates written on some items were not being calculated properly.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment in the rear prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Red-Headed League Public House Inc.
February 5, 2021 | 33 S. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
The outside of the door of the mechanical warewashing equipment had a slight buildup observed.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Surfaces around two handwash sinks, non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 202.16 Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Caulking in the vicinity of the splash area by the warewashing machine has black mildew and can no longer be cleaned.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Boneless chicken, steaks and burgers were held at 47°F to 49°F, in one prep area refrigeration unit, rather than 41°F or below as required. All of these items were discarded.
5 – 103.11 Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Water at the handwashing sink next to the pizza prep area did not get hot.
Pizza Hut
February 5, 2021 | 732 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed shelving with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
6 – 501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
Handwashing sinks/toilets/urinals are not being cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Food containers on the storage shelf were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Liberty Fire Co.
February 5, 2021 | 509 N. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
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 a slight residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Southwest Elementary School
February 8, 2021 | 1500 Woodland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The gasket around one refrigeration unit, a non-food contact surface, has a small amount of black residue. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the exhaust fan that vents to the exterior of the building has a very heavy build up of dust.
Mast’s Bulk Foods
February 8, 2021 | 158 N. Ramona Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Roof is leaking water in front area, and is in need of repair.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the storage and packaging areas area due to excessive packaging that makes routine inspections impossible.
Stohler’s Meat Market
February 9, 2021 | 1643 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown, PA 17088
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Steam kettle was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Speedway #06769
February 9, 2021 | 1082 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown, PA 17088
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observed hot chocolate equipment, with an accumulation food residue on non-food contact surface.
Ninh Kieu Vietnamese Cuisine
February 10, 2021 | 344 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Exterior surfaces of mechanical dish washer have caulk installed to repair water leak. The surfaces are not smooth and cleanable.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Old unused equipment and debris stored in exterior areas, should be removed from the property or stored properly.
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Drink ice scoops are stored with handles in direct contact with drink ice.
46.1201 (c) Posting of certificate
The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Raw pork is stored above ready to eat items in reach-in cooler.
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Cook line utensils are stored with food contact surfaces in direct contact with single use grocery store plastic bags between uses.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
February 10, 2021 | 600 S. Lingle Ave., Palmyra, PA 17078
6 – 201.11 Floors, Walls, & Ceilings-Cleanability
Observed rust and effervesced residue on ceiling tile frame work above mechanical dish washing machine.
Rotunda Brewing Company
February 11, 2021 | 245 W. Main St., Annville, PA 17003
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Chlorine strips are needed for mechanical dish washer.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints.
Frog’s Hollow Tavern
February 11, 2021 | 2271 State Rte. 72, Jonestown, PA 17038
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Chlorine strips are needed for mechanical dish washer.
5 – 203.13 Service Sink
A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility.
4 – 101.19 Materials for Surfaces that are Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Raw wooden surfaces are exposed in kitchen areas and walk in cooler.
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