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.
Snitz Creek Brewery
October 12, 2021 | 7 N. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Metal food pans on shelves in the food prep area were not inverted and had debris on the food contact surface and were not clean to sight and touch.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Fish, beef, and chicken were all being held at 55 °F, in an under-counter refrigerator in the food prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. To be discarded.
Redner’s Warehouse Markets #86
October 12, 2021 | 2975 Route 22, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employee observed in the produce area, not wearing beard covers.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Drive seals in meat grinder, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces of drawers in deli not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Golden China
October 12, 2021 | 925 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, is not being date marked.
Francisco’s Pizza
October 12, 2021 | 139 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, PA 17026
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by box and drink container and not accessible at all times for employee use.
Chipotle Mexican Grill #2902
October 12, 2021 | 1451 Quentin Rd., Ste. 100, Lebanon, PA 17042
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees were observed in prep area not wearing hair restraints in a manner that covered all hair.
Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC
October 12, 2021 | 940 Church St., Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kits to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the meat department.
46.1201 (c) Posting of certificate
Certificate that is posted expired on 3/21/21. Facility must have a Certified employee with a valid Management Certificate.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
There is a leak under the drain line of the three-compartment sink in the food prep area. The drain in the meat cutting area appears to be clogged.
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Dates on several items of meat cut and packaged in the facility had the wrong dates printed on the label. Four bottles of milk were for sale with expired dates. Corrected.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Area under a cutting board near the deli/hot food, non-food contact surfaces is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
5 – 204.11 Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement
The handwashing sink in the meat prep area was blocked by carts.
East China
October 13, 2021 | 1 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 43-46 °F, in the baine marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. The affected food was voluntarily discarded.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces in rear storage area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided
Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Evidence of mouse activity in the rear storage area.
Willow Garden
October 14, 2021 | 50 N. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17046
3 – 501.19 Time as a Public Health Control
A container of flour used for dredging raw chicken is allowed to sit out at room temperature. It should be refrigerated or changed every four hours. Discarded the flour and washed the container.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Facility is using plastic deli containers for scoops in dry ingredients instead of durable scoops with handles. Deli containers are intended for single-use. One container was cracked and had missing pieces. Several containers were discarded.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment in the prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
3 – 501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
Potentially hazardous food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, is not being date marked.
Lawn Travel Plaza
October 14, 2021 | 258 Milepost, Westbound Tpke., P.O. Box 289, Lawn, PA 17041
6 – 301.14 Handwashing Signage
No sign or poster was posted at the handwash sinks in the men’s & women’s restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
The following non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil: – fan guards on the refrigeration unit located within the walk-in cooler (Burger King). – biofilm-like residue was observed within the ice machine (Burger King), towards the upper ice chute. – floors and walls behind the fryers had an accumulation of old food debris and grease (Burger King).
Hissho Sushi @ Giant 6565
October 14, 2021 | 1750 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.14 Cooling
Cut fish on the prep table was at 55° and would be difficult to achieve 41°F within 4 hours as required once rolled, formed, and placed in the plastic container. The fish was returned to the refrigerator for rapid chilling and the process resumed using small batches to better control the temperature below 41°F.
Giant Food Store #6565
October 14, 2021 | 1750 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.14 Cooling
Cut melons were in a large closed tote at 55° in the walk-in cooler and not able to be chilled to 41°F within 4 hours as required. the ambient temperature of the cooler was around 35°. The melon was put into smaller batches for rapid chilling.
4 – 601.11(B-C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Trays used as safety covers for the steam table were not clean to sight and touch.
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