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.
Hardee’s #1383178
Found to be out of compliance.
April 22, 2022 | 198 W. Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067
2 – 102.11(A-C1)(C4-16) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelves, handle, and pulls not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Containers and knives stored on shelving and knife holder that are not clean to sight and touch, allowing for recontamination of food contact items.
Observed clean food containers in wash area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). REPEAT
6 – 501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Litter and debris under and around equipment.
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Dust on overhead structures above the food prep area posing a risk of contamination.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted food containers on the drying shelf were observed with food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. REPEAT
Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Three bay sink observed with build up of filth and food residue, mold, and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.
Sydney Roasting Co.
Found to be out of compliance.
April 25, 2022 | 720 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed prepared food items moved onto a table in the middle of the customer area and not protected in any way.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically the handles and front of the bain marie in the front prep area, the inside of the refrigeration unit in the rear prep area.
4 – 904.11 Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Preventing Contamination
Customer self-service single-use drinking cups are not displayed and dispensed in a manner to eliminate customer contact with food or lip contact surfaces. This item was on the 2/25/22 report.
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
A switch plate cover is missing from the light switch in the rear storage area (noted on 2/25/22) and a junction box in the same area is not covered.
The wall area by the 3-compartment sink is starting to deteriorate.
4 – 501.114 Mechanical or Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization
The sanitzer concentration was too low in the 3-compartment sink and too high in the sanitzer pails.
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 some black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The interior of the microwave was not clean.
5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
Food and clean coffee filters were immediately adjacent to the handwashing sink; both items were subject to splash from handwashing.
5 – 501.16 Storage Areas, Rooms and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
Facility is either not emptying trash receptacle at the needed frequency or the receptacle is not the adequate size as evidenced by trash overflowing onto the floor. Noted on 2/24/22 report.
6 – 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected
Front door to the outside, located in the front area of the food facility is being propped open.
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Observed one cracked plastic food storage container being used.
4 – 903.11 (A)(C) Single-Service & Single-Use Articles, Storing
A box of plastic wrap and two one-gallon containers of syrup were stored directly on the floor of the facility.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
The frequency of cleaning under and behind equipment is inadequate. Several areas of the facility are cluttered and disorganized; there are numerous items which are not used in the facility and should be removed from the facility. There were numerous articles of trash on the floor next to the rear handwashing sink.
7 – 209.11 Storage-Other Personal Care Items
Over the counter medicine was stored on a shelf in the rear prep area.
Dairy Queen West #10430
April 25, 2022 | 2600 W. Cumberland Street, 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.
Assorted containers on drying shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
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. Visor do not cover all hair.
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).
Cider Sub Express
April 25, 2022 | 1999 E. Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food was held at 43-57 °F, in the Island self serve case, rather than 41°F or below as required. The affected food was voluntarily discarded and the owner will provide the results of an evaluation and service prior to putting food in the unit.
Magic Wok
April 26, 2022 | 720 Quentin Road, Suite 5, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Frequency of cleaning behind the freezer in the storage room is inadequate.
4 – 201.11 Equipment & Utensils-Durability & Strength
Observed plastic food containers being used in daily food prep activities, which are scored and discolored and not durable under this usage condition. Several were discarded.
Little Caesars
April 26, 2022 | 720 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential insect harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the rear area due to insects observed on glue boards.
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Frequency of cleaning at the floor/wall junction in the rear of the facility is inadequate.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed clean food equipment in rear area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; specifically a light switch by the walk-in cooler and the plastic racks inside of the walk-in cooler.
6 – 101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Floor / wall junction, in the warewashing area, needs to be repaired.
Quesa Dee’as
April 27, 2022 | 708 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Frequency of cleaning floors is inadequate to prevent the accumulation of debris.
4 – 501.12 Cutting Surfaces
Observed a scored cutting board on the bain marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces throughout the entire facility are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Specific items were the door between the front and rear prep area, the handles of refrigeration equipment, door handles, shelving units, the track of the sliding doors on the reach-in refrigerator, the front surfaces of the soda dispensing machine, and the area above the 3-compartment sink.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observed a drain plunger on a shelf with food utensils.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
The interior of the microwave and four sauce squeeze bottles, food contact surfaces, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
3 – 304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations
Observed wiping cloths in an unclean condition in the sink that is used for the floor mop.
4 – 903.11 (A-B)(D) Equipment, Utensils and Linens, Storing
Observed a clean foil food pan in the front prep area, stored uncovered and not inverted with a piece of trash in the pan.
Martino’s Italian Traditions
April 27, 2022 | 1844 State Route 72N, Lebanon, PA 17046
4 – 501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Three bay sink has oily residue and not cleaned frequently throughout the day.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Containers on storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces. shelving, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Domino’s Pizza
April 27, 2022 | 133 W. Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed wearing hats, but not in a manner that covers all hair (ponytails).
4 – 101.11 Characteristics – Materials for Construction and Repair
Food contact surfaces of plastic containers were not cracked and not easily cleanable. Affected containers were voluntarily taken out of service.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted food containers on storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
Hardee’s #1383178
April 28, 2022 | 198 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Dust on overhead structures of sandwich station not completely free of overhead dust posing a risk of contamination.
East China
Found to be out of compliance.
April 28, 2022 | 1 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
3 – 305.14 Food Preparation
Grease dripping from fume hood posing risk of contamination during cooking.
3 – 501.14 Cooling
Rice and fried chicken were not cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours, after preparation. Rice and chicken were at 70-80°F after 4 hours.
4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Assorted containers were observed to have food residue on the shelf above the dish sink and were not clean to sight and touch.
6 – 501.111 Controlling Pests
Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed mouse feces in the rear storage area.
2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
3 – 501.15 Cooling Methods & Food Containers Used/Arranged
Observed rice and chicken cooling at room temperature in containers greater than 4 inches deep, instead of in shallow containers in the refrigerator.
3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding
Assorted food in baine marie were held at 44-52°F, in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. All affected food was discarded. The owner was advised to have the refrigeration unit evaluated and repaired as needed.
2 – 102.11(A-C1)(C4-16) Person in Charge, Demonstration
The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
3 – 302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging & Segregation
Raw chicken was stored above other foods in the walk in cooler.
Rice and fried breaded chicken stored open with no covering or protection from contamination while cooling.
3 – 304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between Use Storage
Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
3 – 305.11 Food Storage, Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Frozen chicken was being defrost at the three-bay sink where it is exposed to potential contamination.
Observed chicken stored in dish area, where it is subject to splash from activity in adjacent sink basin.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Non-food contact surfaces such as shelving, handles, and pulls not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
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).
The shelving used to air dry and store cleaned food contact items was not clean to sight and touch.
Aldi Inc. #098
April 28, 2022 | 105 N. 11th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17046
6 – 501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Some debris was observed on the exterior near the receiving dock.
4 – 602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Fan covers in the walk-in cooler have a slight amount of residue and should be cleaned.
Palmyra Area Middle School
April 29, 2022 | 50 W. Cherry St., Palmyra, PA 17078
6 – 501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures-Methods
Observed holes in the wall near the staff restroom that require repair.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
April 29, 2022 | 100 Springwood Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042
4 – 203.12 Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices for Ambient Air and Water
Ambient air and water temperature measuring device for ensuring proper food storage in refrigeration equipment in prep area, is not accurate to +/- 3°F. Exterior display thermometers were reading°F 36 °F but the food was at 39-41°F. Temperature logs revealed that the food did not exceed 41°F.
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