The following Lancaster County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Aug. 23-29.
Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.
AKRON NUTRITION CENTER
22 N. 7th St.,Akron
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Gummie Bears made with CBD oil, an unapproved source, are being sold in this facility.
DUTCH LANES LUNCH ROOM
4311 Oregon Pike, Ephrata
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Thermometer in back refrigerator is inaccurate by sixF.
NONNA ROSA TRADITIONAL ITALIAN KITCHEN
363 S. 7th St., Akron
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed a residue on ice machine deflector plate.
–Ice scoop observed stored on top of unclean ice machine.
ST JOHN’S HERR ESTATE
200 Luther Lane, Columbia
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–The battery of the “disc” thermometer for the mechanical dishwasher was not functioning. The mechanical dishwasher temperature was checked with the inspector’s calibrated thermometer. The dishwasher is achieving the required sanitizing temperature.
–Observed a small amount of old food residue on the inner rim of the meat slicer.
–Observed a pump-bottle of hand-sanitizer stored on the end of the service table near crackers and condiments and food equipment in the food preparation area.
CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
100 North Pointe Blvd., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed several cracked, loose, and missing tiles throughout the cooking area especially at the cook-line. There is standing water beneath the tiles creating a noxious odor. When tiles are stepped on water shoots out from beneath them. There are missing tiles beneath equipment. Grout has eroded from some areas of the floor at the cook-line. Floors are scheduled to be repaired.
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OOLA BOWLS
54 N. Broad St., Lititz
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed deeply scored Bain Marie cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required.
PRESTO PASTA
48 N. Broad St., Lititz
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food is not available.
–Food handler wearing a bracelet.
–Food utensils observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135F or higher.
REIFF’S FARM MARKET
2902 Rothsville Road, Ephrata
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Pre-packaged donuts do not contain ingredient information on label including sub-ingredients and allergens.
WHIFF ROASTERS
54 N. Broad St., Lititz
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
AJAY’S MINI MARKET
300 E. Main St., Terre Hill
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Packages of gummy bears made with CBD oil are being sold which is not an approved source. Removed from sale.
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FAITH OUTREACH CENTER
475 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Raw shell eggs observed stored on shelf above drinks in the reach-in cooler.
GUS’S KEYSTONE FAMILY RESTAURANT
1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed heavy accumulation of grease behind under and around all equipment on the cook-line.
–Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed pipe leaking at the two bay prep sink
–Observed cook wearing a watch on his wrist.
–Lunch meats and other prepped food products, a refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food was not compliant with date-marking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than seven days, and requires discarding.
–Observed three squeeze bottles of a blue liquid not labeled with a common name.
–Observed a grill cleaner stored on a shelf beside food products.
HIGHLAND OF DONEGAL GOLF CLUB
650 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Lunch meats, a refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the walk-in cooler, was not compliant with date-marking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than seven days, and requires discarding.
–Observed raw chicken in a stainless steal pan store above drinks in the walk-in cool
–Fan guards in walk-in cooler observed with accumulation of static dust.
–Observed interior of microwave in kitchen not clean to sight and touch.
MCCLEARY’S PUBLIC HOUSE
130 W. Front St., Marietta
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Food employee observed towel drying utensils and food equipment after cleaning.
–Observed a bottle of allergy medicines stored above a prep table.
–Observed in-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable and sanitized.
–Observed in a non-working, reach-in cooler with a bag of strawberries that has leaked causing red sticky residue on on the bottom of the cooler.
–Observed clean utensils stored in a dirty container in prep area.
–Observed handles of three spatulas melted making them no longer in good condition or smooth and easily cleanable.
–Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer with no label.
–Observed bottles of hand sanitizer and other spray bottle of yellow chemical store above and beside equipment and food.
–Observed salmon and tuna in ROP packaging that was being thawed without opening the packaging or immediately cooking once thawed on the cook-line and in the walk-in cooler.
SUBWAY #4333
1581 Manheim Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed static dust on the air-intake vent to the oven. Observed a grease build-up on the vent above the oven.
–Observed a leak beneath the food preparation sink. The discharge pipe beneath the food preparation sink is coated in slime.
–Observed a box of green peppers stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than six inches off of the floor as required.
–Observed an ice build-up in the walk-in freezer coming from the cooling unit.
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WALK-O-TACO
6460 Lemon St., East Petersburg
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Non-Routine Special Event
Compliance: In
Violations:
–One fan in the prep area, a non-food contact surface, is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
BILL’S PRODUCE
705 Graystone Road, Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed bagged kale chopped salad mix with chopped lettuce in the mix was held at 75F, in the front isle area, rather than 41F or below as required.
LANCASTER ASIAN CENTER
2060 Bennett Ave., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: 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.
–Observed raw shell eggs stored above bottled drinks in the walk-in cooler.
–Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked eggs in the customer self-service case.
–Observed raw chicken stored above pork in the display counter.
–Prepackaged vegetables, fruit, dried fruits, and assorted meats and fish are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement.
–Observed 30 water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer area.
–Shellstock (large and small clams and oysters) located in the display case did not have identification tags attached to the container.
–The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution in the sanitizer bucket was in excess of 400ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
–Observed a brown residue build-up on the floor and beneath shelves of the meat walk-in cooler.
–The faucet of the hand-wash sink leaks and cannot be turned off.
–An insect control device (fly strips) located in the seafood, meat, and warehouse with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
–Two doors located in the warehouse of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
–Observed webbing and dead insects in the corners and ceiling area of the warehouse.
–Warehouse – observed a bottle of industrial cleaner stored above opened boxes of ginger. Observed a can of turpentine stored above single-service to-go containers.
–Observed wet wiping cloths in seafood, meat department, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
–Food employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration.
NORM’S SOFT PRETZELS
705 Graystone Road, Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed the interior of ice bin at the soda fountain area with black-build up.
–Observed equipment with old-food residue on the interior of the upright cooler door gasket, interior of mini fridge at front counter area.
–Observed pipe under two bay sink leaking.
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POTATO EXPRESS
705 Graystone Road Road, Rear Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Food utensils in prep area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135F.
–Observed inside bottom of bain-marie with old sticky residue.
ROCKY SPRINGS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
1495 Millport Road, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed dark, moist residue on the deflector plate of the ice machine. Cleaned.
SUBWAY
1322 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed deeply scored cutting boards on the front service area not resurfaced or discarded as required.
TURKEY HILL #324
168 Toddy Drive, East Earl
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: Out
Violations:
–Open food and utensils are not being protected in the presence of flies in the facility.
–The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
–A gloved employee observed touching mask and needed prompting to wash hands and change gloves.
–Utensil drawer contains crumbs and needs a cleaning.
–Top of knife holder near fryer contains a powdery substance and needs to be cleaned routinely.
–Observed a brown coating in both hand-washing sinks located in prep area indicating uses other than hand-washing.
–Ice scoop, a food contact surface stored on top of unclean ice machine.
–Observed a residue in some soda machine nozzles.
–Can opener blade contained encrusted food remnants.
–Observed a stored knife not clean to sight or touch.
–Dumpster pad contains a heavy accumulation of trash and dirt.
–Ceiling tile over sanitizer compartment of three bay sink is water stained and in poor condition.
–In outdoor walk-in cooler, water is leaking through ceiling.
–Measures need to be taken to control flies that were observed in the facility.
–Floors throughout the facility including walk-in coolers are extremely dirty and need a thorough cleaning.
–Flour mixture used for breading raw chicken and held at ambient temperature, is not being sifted nor refrigerated between use. Discarded.
–Exposed light bulbs in open menu board located in food prep area are neither shielded nor coated.
–A heavy accumulation of grease observed on hood baffles.
AUNTIE ANNE’S #221
890 E. Main St., Ephrata
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Food is unprotected in the presence of flies.
–Observed one stored knife that was not clean to sight and touch.
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BRASS EAGLE RESTAURANT & BAR
5725 Lincoln Highway East, Gap
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
–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 walk-in, is not being date marked. Repeat violation from 2016 and 2018
CLEAN EATZ
1876 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese and pepperoni in the walk-in cooler.
–Observed single-service, single-use articles (plastic to-go containers) stored in the food preparation area directly on the floor, and not six inches above the floor.
CVS PHARMACY #8495
2363 Oregon Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Emergency door located in the warehouse of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
–Ceiling tiles missing in the warehouse, and need to be replaced.
DRAGON HIBACHI AND SUSHI BUFFET
1858 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Type 2 Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Outside waste handling unit had drain plug removed.
EBY’S GENERAL STORE INC
1009 Martindale Road, Martindale
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in are the kitchen stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved by food employees.
–Holes in linoleum flooring exposing wood observed on deli floor behind counter. Rust spots and some peeling on walk-in cooler ceiling.
–Observed some deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
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EPHRATA BEVERAGE
36 N. Reading Road, Ephrata
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Quat test strips are damp and discolored and no longer accurate.
P & J PIZZA
22 E. High St., Elizabethtown
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed in-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable and sanitized.
–Observed in-use tongs store on the door handle of the oven this is an area that could cause contamination when to the tongs once the door is opened.
–Observed souffle cups being used as a scoop and the cup being left inside the product.
–Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the prep area.
–Observed throughout the facility in around and under all equipment with an accumulation of grease, dust and old food debris.
–Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
–Trash receptacles used inside the food facility extremely soiled, dirty, sticky and attracting insects.
–Tomato sauce was hot held at 129 degrees instead of the 135 degrees or above as required.
–Observed microwave door missing door handle making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
–Observed walk-in cooler door that doesn’t seal tightly.
SPRINGVILLE FOODS
5450 Friendship Lane, Kinzers
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed a section of the wall in the walk-in cooler with exposed bare wood and insulation.
–Observed one sliding deli case door with the glass cracked and needs repaired.
–Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the deli case.
–Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.
ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH
904 Mill Road, Elizabethtown
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
–Observed gnats more than five around a trash can close to the dish area and by a stand-up refrigerator.
–Observed bottom of stand-up refrigerator with brown sticky residue.
–Observed a scoop with old food reside on the handle.
The following establishments had no violations
BURGER KING
330 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
BURGER KING #4084
1408 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
MYAA VFW SNACK BAR
Spruce Road, Mountville
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
OUR TOWN BREWERY
252 N Prince St., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Opening
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
TURKEY HILL MINIT MARKET #039
106 S 7th St., Akron
Date: Aug. 28, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
BOSCOV’S DEPARTMENT STORE
800 Park City Center Lancaster
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
DRUMORE ESTATE
331 Red Hill Road, Pequea
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
PAPA JOHN’S
705 W Main St., Ephrata
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
SUKHO THAI RESTAURANT
398 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
UDDER CHOICE INC
1812 W Main St., Ephrata
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
ZIG’S BAKERY & CAFE
54 N Broad St., Lititz
Date: Aug. 27, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
AUNTIE ANNE’S (PA#203) (MFF TYPE 3)
108 Buckingham Lane, Gordonville
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
BELLA ITALIA PIZZA AND GRILL
1255 Reading Road, Bowmansville
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
DOLLAR GENERAL # 16233
2001 Lancaster Pike, Peach Bottom
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #220
17 E State St., Quarryville
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
HAYLOFT ICE CREAM
95 S Groffdale Road, Leola
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
STRASBURG MARKET PLACE
214 Hartman Bridge Road, Strasburg
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
THE FRIDGE LLC
534 N Mulberry St., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
WOODLAND ALL AMERICAN JERKY CO (MFF 2)
155 Snyder Road, Mount Joy
Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
88 CHINESE EXPRESS
31 N Queen St., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
BRIAN NISSLY SNACK STAND
705 Graystone Road, Bldg, 5 & 1 Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
DOMINO’S PIZZA
1611 Manheim Pike, Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
FINKS FRENCH FRY STAND
705 Graystone Road, Frnt Bdg 1 Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
HAMID’S FRESH PRODUCE
705 Graystone Road, Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
HARVEST MOON BAGEL CO
47 N Queen St., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
HERR’S FRUIT FARM
705 Graystone Road, Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
RENAISSANCE PASTRY
705 Graystone Road, Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
RETHERFORD PRODUCE
705 Graystone Road, Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
SONIC DRIVE-IN #5785
2223 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
STOLTZFUS BAKERY AT ROOT’S MKT
705 Graystone Road, Bldg, 5 Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
STOUDT’S ORCHARDS
705 Graystone Road, Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
WALNUT SPRING ORCHARD
705 Graystone Road, Midway Manheim
Date: Aug. 25, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
D& B’Z FOODS MFF3
5386 Strasburg Road, Gap
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
HOME2 SUITES
21 Quarry Ridge Drive, Ephrata
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Opening
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
SAMUEL AND RUTH LAPP
5341 White Oak Road, Paradise
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Regular
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
WEGMANS
2000 Crossings Blvd., Lancaster
Date: Aug. 24, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Violations:
None found
