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.
Taste Of Sicily
July 15, 2021 | 132 E. Main St., Palmyra, PA 17078
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats that cover all hair. Visors do not cover all hair.
Railroad Diner
July 16, 2021 | 1 S. Race St., Richland, PA 17087
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Exposed food preparation observed in prep area under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination.
Odee’s Corner
July 16, 2021 | 115-119 E. Main Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerator and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Gretna Timbers
July 16, 2021 | 350 Timber Rd., Mount Gretna, PA 17064
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).
Royal Oaks Golf Club
July 19, 2021 | 3350 W. Oak St., Lebanon, PA 17042
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. Metal containers on storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
Miner’s Pub
July 19, 2021 | 201 Iron Valley Rd., Cornwall, PA 17016
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Several food containers on storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
Panaderia y Reposteria Ceballos
July 22, 2021 | 381 N. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
46.1201 (a) Statutory requirement.
A PDA Food Employee Certification is displayed for the owner, but the individual(s) managing the facility do not have the Certification.
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
6 – 301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Handwashing sink in the rear prep area is missing a sign, towels and soap. The handwashing sink in the adjacent employee toilet area is missing a sign and towels. Using a shared, common non-disposable towel is not permitted.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Numerous electrical code violations such as missing junction boxes, missing cover plates, GFCI outlets not present where required, panel boxes missing covers, etc. A separate Notice of Violation will be sent by the City of Lebanon for these issues.
The discharge line for the pressure relief valve on two hot water heaters are not compliant with Code.
7 – 102.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Numerous electrical code violations such as missing junction boxes, missing cover plates, GFCI outlets not present where required, panel boxes missing covers, etc. A separate Notice of Violation will be sent by the City of Lebanon for these issues.
The discharge line for the pressure relief valve on two hot water heaters are not compliant with Code.
7 – 102.11 Common Name-Working Containers
A spray bottle used for water is not labeled and an old mayonaise container is being used for floor cleaner.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the bottom inside of a drawer.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Food items and non-food items were stored on the same shelf. Corrected.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
A brush used in the rear prep area is severely deteriorated.
An old food container is being used for a scoop in dry ingredients rather than a durable scoop with a handle.
Vistas Express
July 23, 2021 | 440 Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
4 – 202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability
Plastic containers observed with splits and cracks, that cannot be easily cleaned.
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 inside.
Assorted metal and plastic containers 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 washing and prep areas, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted salad items, deli meat and sliced vegetables were held at 46°F, in the front area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Lebanon Valley Expo Center
July 23, 2021 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 202.11(A-B)(D-F) Food Receiving Temperature
Checked temperature of sliced bologna during delivery and it was 45-47°F, not at the proper refrigerated temperature of 41°F or below.
Keener Poultry
July 23, 2021 | 35 S. 8th St. (market), Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The lower shelf of a prep table and inside of one drawer are not cleaned a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Several plastic food prep containers were broken and cracked. Discarded.
Candy-Rama
July 23, 2021 | 35 S. 8th St. (Market), Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed food stored directly on the floor, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
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