The following Lancaster County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Oct. 24-Nov. 13.
Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
100 North Pointe Blvd., Lancaster
Date: 11/12/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food employee observed at the cook line, wearing bracelets on arm.
--Food employees observed in the cooking area and the dishwashing area, not wearing beard covers.
--A food employee (waitress) was observed touching sliced lemons - a ready-to-eat food - with bare hands.
--Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in the dishwashing area.
--Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink at the cook line.
--The ceiling vent for the air-duct is missing, creating possible contamination to clean equipment that is hanging beneath it.
--An open employee’s beverage container was observed on the paper towel dispenser in the dishwashing area.
--Observed water leaking profusely from the spigot at the 3 compartment sink and at the handwash sink at the wait station near the bread cutter. Observed the plumbing leaking water beneath the 3 compartment sink.
Dutchmaid Motel
222 N Reading Rd., Ephrata
Date: 11/12/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
--Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
--Observed soufflé cup used as a dispensing utensil for salsa. Dispensing utensils need to have a handle that is store outside of food product.
--Excessive grease and old food debris accumulation observed on equipment behind the cook-line.
--Observed handwashing sink hot water turned off due to broken valve that doesn’t allow for water to turn off.
--Observed flooring in potato and onion storage area damaged and falling in allowing for pest entry. Flooring is also made of a raw wood.
Eli’s Place
371 E Main., Leola
Date: 11/12/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Two open employee’s beverage containers were observed in kitchen on a table with food wraps and on a preparation table. REPEAT VIOLATION
Wendy’s #6442
1117 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster
Date: 11/12/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--Sliced tomatoes were held at 45°F, near the sandwich preparation area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
--Grime observed on the underside of the lemonade machine at the drive-thru.
--Observed trash, debris, and food crumbs behind the soda machine at the drive-thru. Observed standing water, and food debris behind the ice maker.
--Observed these areas with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces: the coffee maker across from the drive-thru, the area over the fries, the exhaust over the frying area, area directly above the flat grill, area (floor) beneath the flat grill, floor behind the Henny Penny, and the area behind the fryers.
--Observed grease and grime on the electronic tv screens used for assessing orders.
--Observed a black residue inside the spray-wand at the 3 compartment sink.
--Food employee observed preparing food, wearing a wristwatch.
--Observed single-service, single-use articles (cups, lids, trays, straws) stored in the outside storage area, directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
--An open employee’s beverage container (twist-cap variety) was observed on a table near the steam table.
--Chili was held at 117°F, on the steam table near the drive-thru, rather than 135°F or above as required.
--Observed caked-on food residue on the white, plastic, egg cookers.
--Observed cookie sheets, just washed, still greasy to sight and touch.
--Outside waste handling unit had drain plug removed.
--Observed a hole in the mop sink.
Akron El Sch
125 S 11Th St., Akron
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Bird In Hand Restaurant
2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird In Hand
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 165°F for stationary rack. Facility will use the large conveyor dish machine until the stationary rack machine is repaired.
--Oatmeal was held at 105 °F, in the hot hold unit, rather than 135°F or above as required.
--Torn rubber door gaskets observed on the small cooling unit, located in the short order area.
Columbia Diner
1725 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed raw shell eggs stored directly on top of bags of hash browns in the reach-in cooler.
--Food employee observed preparing potatoes, not wearing a beard cover.
--Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen.
--Working containers in the wait-stations, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
Conestoga Christian School
2760 Main St., Morgantown
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
--Observed old food residue on two can opener blades and one scoop.
Dutch Country Catering And BBQ
5799 Elizabethtown Rd., Manheim
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
--Plumbing under three-compartment sink has a leak and is in need of repair.
--Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Facility has Chlorine test but are water logged and facility is using steramine tablets which is a quaternary ammonia base sanitizer.
--Observed interior of refrigerator with large ice accumulation, unit is in need of repair. Walk-in cooler door severely damaged and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Fuddruckers 7731
2001 Strickler Rd., Ste. B, Manheim
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Raw eggs stored in a grill draw stored behind cheese. Eggs should always be store below or in front of ready to eat foods.
--Floor drains under dishwasher and under three-compartment sink dirty and in need of cleaning. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler observed with static dust accumulation. Interior of reach-in freezer on grills side with an accumulation of black build-up and food debris. Interior of all three fryers with an accumulation of grease. Air vent above dry storage in kitchen with an accumulation of static dust.
--Observed tomato cutter with old food residue. Cutter was removed and placed in dirty dish area. Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the present of mold inside.
Giant Food Store #6548
106 Willow Valley Sq., Lancaster
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--MEAT DEPT- Observed rust, on two metal supports, on the ceiling of the meat room walk-in cooler.
--MEAT DEPT-Observed dark moist residue on the edges of the support beam in the walk-in cooler.
Hamid’s Fresh Produce (Midway)
705 Graystone Rd Midway, Manheim
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--Food Facility has packaged pickles which is not labeled as required. Facility pulled pickles from sale.
Hissho Sushi @ Giant 6548
106 Willow Valley Sq., Lancaster
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed frozen fish thawing under refrigeration and not removed from ROP environment as instructed by the label on the package.
Pho Pasteur 3
2204 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Mildew observed on some shelves in the walk-in cooler and on the fan guards.
--Observed single-service, single-use articles; cups and lids stored in the back dining area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
--No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the dish washing area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
--Observed boxes of vermicelli stored directly on the floor in the back dining area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
--Observed cardboard, not cleanable, being used to line some shelves in the walk-in cooler.
--Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the wait station.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Pa16
2201 Strickler Rd Ste 703 Manheim
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed floor drain under dump sink with an accumulation of brownish white matter accumulation. Floor under equipment dirty/ dusty and in needing of cleaning.
--Observed area on wall floor junction coving has fallen off and wall has black-matter accumulation.
--Food employee observed in cooking area, wearing bracelet / watch / ring on hands or arms.
--Food employees observed in cooking and smoothie area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
A1 Express
1085 E Main St., East Earl
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Change of Owner
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--The Person-in-Charge is operating a retail food facility without a RFF license from the department.
Aunt Jennie’s 41 Diner
42 Route 41 Gap
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle touching the ice.
--Observed several stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area, indicating a water leak.
--Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control TCS food (shell eggs) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
--Observed static dust on fluorescent lights above food prep table.
--Observed grease accumulation under the fryer units.
Conoco/Gap Truck Stop
54 Rt 41, Gap
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Soap was not available at the handwash sink.
Giant Food #6014
1278 S Market St., Elizabethtown
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Interior of meat case observed with black-matter accumulation.
Guacamole Specialists
705 Graystone Rd Bldg 3 Manheim
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
--Salsas and guacamole held at 60 °F, in the on sales counter, rather than 41°F or below as required. Ice was used to surround product to bring temperature down due to length of time product was out.
--Food Employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash.
Palermo Pizza & Italian Restaurant
351 W Main St., New Holland
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meat), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened/sliced.
--Observed a shelf used to store, food storage pans, constructed of bare wood which is not a non-absorbent material.
Ephrata Beverage
36 N Reading Rd., Ephrata
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Under nozzle (a non food contact surface) observed an accumulation of black-matter.
Fuego Latino
28 S Market St., Elizabethtown
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility is using Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of more than 400ppm, not approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing at this level.
--Food utensils in prep area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F.
--Handsink faucet on cook-line observed with a constant drip.
Mt. Everest International Inc.
1621 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Prepackaged vegetables are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement.
--Observed rodent droppings in the storage area in the basement.
--Observed raw wood which is not easily cleanable or nonabsorbent, being used in the walk-in cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION
Primanti Brothers
1659 A Lititz Pike, Lancaster
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed a grease build-up beneath the fryers and on the castors, bread slicer, and the bun toaster.
--Observed static dust and grease build-up on all exhaust vents in the kitchen. Exhausts are due to be cleaned this month.
--A splash-guard is needed at the hand-wash sink near the salad prep station to protect food preparation from splash contamination.
--A working container of cleaner was stored on the same shelf with equipment (blender) in the bar area.
--Observed single-service, single-use articles (to-go trays) stored in the basement directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
--Food employees observed preparing food, not wearing a beard cover.
--Observed in-use knives stored between table edges, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
--Observed cooked chicken placed hot in the single-door cooling unit in containers greater than 4 inches deep, which is not a proper cooling method.
Rohrerstown Diner
2211 Marietta Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION.
--Raw shell eggs were held at 64 and 75°F, in the food preparation area, rather than 41°F or below as required. REPEAT VIOLATION.
--Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods (raw shell eggs) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. REPEAT VIOLATION.
--Food Employee (Owner) eating on a food preparation table as evidenced by observed partially consumed food laying on the food preparation table. REPEAT VIOLATION.
--Observed old, hardened, food residue on the inner rim of the meat slicer. REPEAT VIOLATION.
--Paper towels were not available at the hand-wash sink in the basement. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Three Sisters Park
119 E Main St., Ephrata
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required.
--Food utensils in cooking area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F.
--Rice was held at 122 °F, in the cooking area, rather than 135°F or above as required.
J & B Hotel
26 E State St., Quarryville
Date: 11/5/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Amvets Post 136 Home Assoc
614 S State St., Ephrata
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed raw shell eggs stored above bottles of bbq sauces and canned drinks in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above drinks in the walk- in cooler.
Ebenezer Groceries
465 N Reading Rd., Ephrata
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Sprayer nozzle at three-bay sink in meat room with an accumulation of yellowish debris. Fan guards in walk-in produce cooler and produce room observed with an accumulation of static dust.
--Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Garden Spot Village
433 S Kinzer Ave., New Holland
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed dried food residue accumulation on the mixer blade of the immersion mixer. Cleaned.
--Observed dried residue on the blades of the lemon slicer.Cleaned.
--Observed dried residue on the safety guard of the floor mixer.
--Observed moist residue accumulation on the walk-in cooler condensing unit fan covers.
La Quinta Inn And Suites
25 Eastbrook Rd., Ronks
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
2055 N Reading Rd., Denver
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Litter and debris under and around equipment.
--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, including pony tails.
--Ice machines not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
--Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving, cabinets, handles, and pulls, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Giant Food Store 6567
35 Friendly Dr., Quarryville
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--MEAT DEPT- Observed rust and chipping paint on the walk-in cooler door closures.
--BAKERY DEPT-Observed Brillo type soap pads stored in the large mixing bowl used for the floor mixer.
--MEAT DEPT- Observed dried food residue inside the meat grinder and not clean to sight and touch. Cleaned.
--BAKERY DEPT.-The handwash sink is slow to drain.
Landisville Pri Ctr
320 Mumma Dr., Landisville
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed an excessive build-up of ice on the condensing unit in the walk-in freezer.
--Ceiling tile missing in the dishwashing room, and need to be replaced.
Manheim Twp MS
155 School Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands.Corrected
Namaste Restaurant
2101 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed in-use pizza cutter and dough scraper stored between table edges, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
--Observed 4 knives and one cleaver, stored as clean, with old food residue on them.
--Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the storage area downstairs.
--The faucet at two-bowl sink downstairs leaks profusely.
--Observed paint flaking from the wall at the bottom of the steps.
--Torn rubber door gaskets observed on 3 doors of the triple-door cooler across from the cook line.
--Observed onion and tomato combination, placed hot in the walk-in cooler in a container greater than 4 inches deep, which is not a proper cooling method.
Presto Pasta
48 N Broad St., Lititz
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food employee observed in cooking area, wearing bracelet / watch / ring on hands or arms.
--Food utensils in cooking area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F.
St John’s Herr Estate
200 Luther Ln Columbia
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Old food residue observed on two can opener blades.
Two Cousins Pizza
437 E Main St., Mountville
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef in the walk-in cooler.
Centerville MS
865 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Working containers of sanitizer observed stored on a shelf next to plasticware.
Dollar Tree #07730
1223 Lancaster Rd., Manheim
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed walk-in freezer with an accumulation of ice on the floor and hanging from condenser.
Farmer’s Table
705 Graystone Rd Bldg 5 Manheim
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--A food employee was observed touching wraps, lettuce, tomato - a ready to eat food - with bare hands.
Hershey Cafe & Bakery
Stanley K Tanger Blvd Ste 307 Lancaster
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--White milk, being used for consumer consumption, with expired “sell by date’. Discarded.
--Food employee observed wearing a watch on arm.
--Soup was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours and/or from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
--Observed soups cooling at room temperature on the shelf, which is not a proper cooling method.
--Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sink.
--Observed metal cup without a handle being used by a food employee to scoop ice-scoop needs to have a handle.
Molly’s Convenience Store
35 Doe Run Rd., Manheim
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Prepackaged brownies is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
Rosie’s Pizzeria
827 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions.
--Observed old food residue accumulation along the base of the wall and behind shelf units in the walk-in cooler.
--A mop sink for disposing of dirty mop water is not provided in the facility.
--The water supply hose located at the three-compartment sink is leaking water onto the floor.
--Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed drain leaking at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
--Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the three-compartment sink.
--Observed moist residue accumulation on the ice chute of the self-serve fountain soda unit.
Subway
2102 Spring Valley Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food employee observed in the preparation area, wearing bracelets, a wristwatch, and a ring with stones on finger.
--Mops are not being hung to air dry.
--Observed a working container of cleaner stored hanging from the shelf, above clean food equipment.
Waffle House #1450
2499 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Cream beef was held at 109 °F, rather than 135°F or above as required. Discarded
--Equipment in Good Repair- The booster heater for the mechanical dish machine is not providing the minimum required temperature for sanitizing.
--The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 165°F for stationary rack. Facility will use disposables and utilize the three-compartment sink for w/r/s.
Burger King #0581
1641 Lincoln E Hwy Lancaster
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--The rear service door has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Columbia High School
901 Ironville Pike, Columbia
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed 52 - 1/2 pint 1% low fat milk, beyond the sell-by, being offered for sale.
--Observed a tan and black, slimy residue on the inner sides of the ice maker.
Donegal Primary
1055 Koser Rd., Mount Joy
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food employee observed in prep area, wearing bracelet / watch / ring on hands or arms.
House Of Tacos
2042 W Main St., Mount Joy
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by buckets, and a bag of onions and not accessible at all times for employee use.
--Employee medicine observed stored above Baine Marie on cook-line.
Lancaster Asian Center
2060 Bennett Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Type 2 Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Prepackaged vegetables, garlic, mushrooms, fruit, herbs, dried fruits, and assorted meats and cuttlefish are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement.
--Food facility is removing shellfish from the original container for display at the seafood counter, but does not have a recordkeeping procedure to correlate original labeling information with dates of sale. Clams were removed from sale and denatured.
Lancaster Career & Tech Ctr
432 Market St., Mt Joy
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed tongs and other utensils in kitchen 2 and 3 with old food debris.
Nissley Vineyards Wine Shop & Tasting Room
301 Stanley K Tanger Blvd., Lancaster
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the three compartment sink.
Brian’s Best BBQ- Mff Type 4
30 W Mohler Church Rd., Ephrata
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Darshan International Grocery
1724 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Prepackaged vegetables are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement.
--Observed debris and grime inside two reach-in coolers in the back area of the facility.
Dunkin Donuts
1906 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed a box of muffins stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
--Food employees eating pizza in the food preparation area as evidenced by observed partially consumed food.
--Observed many small, flying insects in the front service area, on the donuts, in the back near the mop sink, and in the warewashing area.
--Observed a bottle of drain gel stored above plastic spoons on the storage rack in the back.
--Observed an accumulation of white residue build-up on the shelves of the walk-in cooler.
--Observed a food employee washing and rinsing food equipment without the final sanitizing step.
--The handwash sink in the front service area was blocked by a long table and not accessible at all times for employee use.
--Observed the plumbing leaking beneath the middle sink of the 3 compartment sink.
Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant At Ephrata
3687 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Tongs observed stored on door handle of oven.
--Observed underside of Milkshake machine with dried food residue, underside of tea and coffee brewer with debris accumulation.
--Foods held in grill draw on cook-line observed at 44-48 degrees rather than the required temperature of 41 degrees or below. Some products moved to another cooler due to length of time in draws other items where discarded.
--Food employee observed on cook-line area, wearing bracelet / watch / ring on hands or arms.
Singing Spring Foods
1363 Valley Rd., Quarryville
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Three quarts of white milk offered for sale with expired ‘sell-by date’. Items discarded.
--Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the deli department and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Snowfox-Weis 191
5360 Lincoln Hwy Gap
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in food prep bain marie unit.
Cartoon Network Hotel
2285 Lincoln Hwy East., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed 2 gallons of opened milk, used for consumer consumption, with expired “sell-by date” (10/23/21/). Discarded.
--Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the low-temperature glasswasher.
--The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 180°F. Corrected.
--Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing glasswasher, located in the bar area, was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrected.
--Facility does not have a ‘max hold’ temperature thermometer or temperature test strips to verify the final rinse temperature of the high-temperature mechanical dish machine.
Eastern Mennonite Missions
450 N Prince St., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Opening
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
--Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
--A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is needed at the ware wash station and at the front
--Sanitizer tablets needed at ware wash station
Lancaster Mennonite HS
2176 Lincoln Hwy East., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions.
Philly Pretzel Factory
1006 Lititz Pike, Lititz
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Pre-packaged pretzel dips do not contain net weight on labels.
--Door handle of walk-in cooler with excessive accumulation of food.
--Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish area, stored uncovered or not inverted.
--Internal temperature of pretzel dogs in the hot holding case measured 132 degrees rather than required temperature of 135 degrees. Product was discarded.
Katie’s Kitchen
200 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the low temperature dish machine.
--Observed the plastic coating on the ice scoop holder partially worn off and bare metal exposed and surface not easily cleanable.
--Meat loaf, which was cooled, was only reheated to 132 °F for hot holding and not 165°F for 15 seconds as required.
Leola El Sch
11 School Dr., Leola
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--An irreversible registering thermometer or thermal labels for monitoring the rinse temperature of the mechanical dishwasher was not available. Dishwasher was checked with Inspector’s calibrated thermometer, dishwasher is reaching the proper rinse temperature.
Warwick SHS
301 W Orange St., Lititz
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Sandwiches and salads food was held at 43 °F, in the refrigerator on the sales floor area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Products that where made the previous day and held overnight where discarded.
Wendy’s #6453
40 Peters Rd., Lititz
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Food employees observed in food area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
McDonald’s #33998
2000 Strickler Rd., Manheim
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed 3 buckets of chlorine sanitizer reading at 0ppm rather then at 50-100pm.
--Observed vents in dish area with heavy dust accumulation. Floor under fryer with heavy accumulation of grease food and paper. Underside of coffee brewer with accumulation of old coffee residue.
--Observed open box of sausage patties in reach-in freezer uncovered.
--Food employee observed on production line area, wearing bracelet / watch / ring on hands or arms.
--Food employees observed on production line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Papa Joe’s
1027 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed dried food residue on the mixing rod of the milkshake unit. Cleaned.
Twin Kiss Drive-In
309 S Main St., Manheim
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed door gaskets of all reach-in coolers extremely damaged and in need of replacement.
--Food employee observed on cook-line area, wearing bracelet / watch / ring on hands or arms.
--Soups, coleslaw, chili was held at 54 °F, in the refrigeration in front area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Product was discarded due to unknown length of time in the danger zone.
--Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigeration on customer floor, is not being date marked. Product was discarded.
--Observed sprayer nozzle at three-compartment sink with an accumulation of black matter. Interior of pressure fryer with excessive grease accumulation. Interior of microwave with dried on old food residue.
Grand China
156 Lancaster Ave., Columbia
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--An open employee’s beverage (twist-cap variety) container was observed on the preparation table with noodles and wonton.
--Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
--Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored above vegetables in the refrigerator. Observed a tub of raw chicken stored directly on top of sauce in the refrigerator.
--Observed an in-use cleaver stored between table edges, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
--Observed cardboard and aluminum foil, not easily cleanable, being used to line shelves.
--Raw shell eggs were held at 73°F, on a cart, rather than 41°F or below as required.
--Food facility is reusing plastic containers without handles in bulk foods, rather than a scoop with a handle.
My Place
95 Anchor Rd., Elizabethtown
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violations:
--Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
--The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the back food prep / warewashing area.
--Personal empty bottle of medication stored above food prep area in back kitchen area.
--The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
--A food employee was observed touching subs and quesadilla - a ready-to-eat food - with bare hands.
--Hood baffles in front prep area with heavy static dust accumulation and some grease accumulation.
--Food employees observed in front kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
--Tongs observed stored on door handle of oven.
--Observed a pizza peel with excessive chipping around the edges.
Paradise El Sch
20 N Belmont Rd., Paradise
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Water, as observed at the handwash sink in the warewash area, does not have sufficient water pressure for proper handwashing.
Park Elementary School
50 S Sixth St., Columbia
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Observed paint chipping from the wall around the mop sink.
--Torn rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in cooling unit (both sides).
Turkey Hill Minit Market #281
1010 Sharp Ave., Ephrata
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
--Dumpster lids open when not in active use.
Udder Choice Inc
1812 W Main St., Ephrata
Date: 11/12/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
El Paisano Mexican Food (Mff Type 4)
1725 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Nonna Rosa Traditional Italian Kitchen
363 S 7th St., Akron
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Peters Barbeque Trailer Mff4
1125 Fairview Rd., Manheim
Date: 11/10/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Bear Creek School
1459 Sheaffer Road Elizabethtown
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Conewago Elementary School
2809 Hershey Rd., Elizabethtown
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Creekside Produce
705 Graystone Rd Bldg 1 Manheim
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Elizabeth R Martin El Sch
1990 Wabank Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Mill Road Elementary
35 Elm Ave. Elizabethtown
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Nitrauer Sch
811 Ashbourne Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/9/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Ephrata Asian Bistro
848 E Main St Ste 200 Ephrata
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon St., Lancaster
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Schaeffer Sch
875 Pleasure Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/8/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Bainbridge Elementary School
416 Second Street Bainbridge
Date: 11/5/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Burger King #13226
2600 Willow St N Pike, Willow Street
Date: 11/5/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Kreiders Market Inc
2396 Kirkwood Pike, Kirkwood
Date: 11/5/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Providence El Sch
137 Truce Rd., New Providence
Date: 11/5/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Sunrise Grocery
103 Rosedale Rd., Christiana
Date: 11/5/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Dairy Queen #14245
181 S Reading Rd Po Box 186 Ephrata
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
El Rincon Ponceno Ii
255 N Queen St., Lancaster
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Change of Owner
Compliance: In
Lidl
2001 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 11/4/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Landis Run Elementry
25 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Landisville Intermediate Center
330 Mumma Dr., Landisville
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Manheim Twp HS
Box 5134, Lancaster
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Neff Sch
21 Valley Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/3/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Centerville El Sch
901 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Conestoga El Sch
100 Hill St., Conestoga
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Conestoga Fire Company
3290 Main St., Conestoga
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Danda Farms
603 Lititz Rd., Manheim
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Grand Central Bagel Cafe Inc.
245 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Meadow View Greenhouse And Produce
6697 Elizabethtown Rd., Manheim
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Pequea El Sch
802 Millwood Rd., Willow Street
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Zook’s Gourmet Meats And Poultry At Roots Mkt
705 Graystone Rd Bldg 5 Manheim
Date: 11/2/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Burrowes Sch
1001 E Orange St., Lancaster
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Donegal High School
1025 Koser Road Mount Joy
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Donegal JHS
915 Anderson Ferry Road Mount Joy
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Fivepointville Fire Co.
1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Park City Diner
884 Plaza Pkwy., Lancaster
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Taylor Middle School
45 N 9th St., Columbia
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Woodland Natural Foods
232 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks
Date: 11/1/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Rachel’s Baked Goods
2 W Grant St., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Ric’s Bread
24 N Queen St., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Rijuice
2 W Grant St., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Shenk’s Poultry
2 W Grant St., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Smoker Custom Catering
1198 Rawlinsville Rd., New Providence
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Totally Nuts (Ziegler’s Gourmet Nuts Inc)
120 N Duke St., Lancaster
Date: 10/29/2021
Inspection: Type 3 Follow-up
Compliance: In
Dave’s Diner
3036 N Reading Rd., Adamstown
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Donegal Intermediate School
1175 River Rd., Marietta
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Friendly’s #7329
578 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
McDonald’s #11034
1755 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Piccolo Eatery
53 E Main St., Lititz
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Smoketown El Sch
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Soul Sensation
3441 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Turkey Hill Minit Market #074
284 E Main St., Bareville
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Waffle House #1510
1021 Dillerville Rd., Lancaster
Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Akron Nutrition Center
22 N 7th St Ste 2 Akron
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Au-Sams Trolley Stop #2-Mff3
44 Cobblestone Dr., Willow Street
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Calamus Run Farm
672 Georgetown Rd., Ronks
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Lancaster Mennonite School
393 Long Lane, New Danville
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Lititz El Sch
20 S Cedar St., Lititz
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Millersville University Dining Services Student Cafe
40 James St., Millersville
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Opening
Compliance: In
Reidenbaugh El Sch
1001 Buckwalter Rd., Lititz
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Sunshine Mini Mart
568 Manor St., Lancaster
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Warwick MS
401 Maple St., Lititz
Date: 10/27/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Arby’s #8727
1229 Lancaster Rd., Manheim
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Bart-Colerain El Sch
1336 Noble Rd., Christiana
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Locust Hill Farm
862 Valley Rd., Quarryville
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Metro Express #4
3672 Marietta Ave., Silver Spring
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Peterson’s Grocery Outlet
72 Peach Bottom Rd., Peach Bottom
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Quarryville El Sch
211 S Hess St., Quarryville
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Sals Pizza & Restaurant
2600 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street
Date: 10/26/2021
Inspection: Complaint
Compliance: In
Locust Grove Mennonite School
2257 Old Phila. Pike, Lancaster
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Mountville El Sch
120 College Ave., Mountville
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Pequea Valley Hs
4033 Newport Rd., Kinzers
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
166 S New Holland Rd., Kinzers
Date: 10/25/2021
Inspection: Regular
Compliance: In
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