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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.

May 2, 2022 | 28 Old Forge Road, Jonestown, PA 17038

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Food employees observed in food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. CORRECTED

7 – 204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Food facility is using quaternary sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of greater than 400 ppm, not approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing at this level. CORRECTED

May 3, 2022 | 299 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils Food containers on drying shelf 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).

3 – 501.16(A2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding Assorted food was held at 42-49°F, in the open air cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required. The food was voluntarily discarded.

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

May 3, 2022 | 1650 N. 7th Street, 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.

May 3, 2022 | 105 Springwood Dr., Lebanon, PA 17042

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils Food 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 prep area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

May 4, 2022 | 101 Londonderry Square, Palmyra, PA 17078

4 – 501.11 Good Repair & Proper Adjustment-Equipment Ware washing trays observed to have heavy buildup and may need to be reconditioned or replaced.

3 – 303.12 Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice Hand wash sink nearest the carryout window is positioned directly next to a food preparation area and does not have a splash guard to prevent contamination during hand washing. Observed frozen condensation (icicle) from the refrigeration unit within the walk-in freezer collecting on boxes of food.

5 – 205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair Observed dedicated handwash sink not draining in an effective manner. REPEAT VIOLATION

5 – 403.12 Other Liquid Wastes & Rainwater Observed mop water not being disposed of immediately following use. REPEAT VIOLATION

May 4, 2022 | 258 Milepost Westbound Turnpike, Lawn, PA 17041

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils Observed biofilm-like residue on the ice chute of the self-service fountain soda machine.

6 – 301.14 Handwashing Signage No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the men’s or women’s restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

2 – 402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Food employees observed in the food preparation area (Burger King), not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

May 6, 2022 | 716 E. Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046

4 – 601.11(A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils The spout of the ice dispenser on the soft drink fountain, a food contact surface, was observed to have a slight amount of pink residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

May 6, 2022 | 436 E. Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046

5 – 205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance Cigarette ashes observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.

2 – 301.15 Where to Wash Paper towel dispenser was located at the 3-compartment sink rather than the handwashing sink. Corrected.

6 – 302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability Toilet tissue was not provided at the toilet; corrected.

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