Lebanon County Food Safety Inspections Summary for February 2025

This article reviews food safety inspections in Lebanon County from February 24 to February 21, 2025, revealing key violations and compliant establishments. Noteworthy infractions were recorded at Jersey Mike’s Subs and Rutter’s Store #41, while several restaurants demonstrated full compliance. Inspections are snapshots and violations are often corrected promptly.

This report provides a summary of food safety inspections carried out in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture for the week of February 24, 2025. These inspections serve as a momentary evaluation of the establishments’ hygiene at the specific time of inspection. It is crucial to note that violations detected are often rectified before the inspector concludes their visit. Generally, restaurants are found compliant unless stated otherwise.

Inspections:
1. Penn Jersey Food Mart – No violations found.
– Location: 480 N 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 21, 2025
2. Bytes (Dominican Flavors) – No violations found.
– Location: 27 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 20, 2025
3. Jersey Mike’s Subs – Notable violations include:
– Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution (3-304.14)
– Lack of date marking for ready-to-eat food (3-501.17)
– Unaddressed cutting board and equipment cleanliness (4-501.12, 4-601.11(A))
– Plumbing issues, and non-compliant ceiling cleanliness (6-501.12).
– Location: 2203 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 20, 2025
4. Orquideas Pupuseria – No violations found.
– Location: 519 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 20, 2025
5. Shuey’s Pretzels Inc. – No violations found.
– Location: 702 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 20, 2025
6. Hornings Market – Found violations include:
– Sandwiches exceeding maximum allowable temperature (50°F instead of 41°F) (3-501.16(A2)(B)).
– Location: 905 S College St, Myerstown, PA 17067
– Date: February 19, 2025
7. Rutter’s Store 41 – Violations noted:
– Improper storage of food items without covering (3-302.11)
– Incorrect date marking practices (3-501.17)
– Cleanliness concerns with cabinets and sanitizing devices, among others (4-101.11, 4-302.14).
– Location: 1621 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 19, 2025
8. Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC – No violations found.
– Location: 940 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 17, 2025
9. Dollar General Store 19501 – Noted a gap in outer openings, allowing insect entry (6-202.15).
– Location: 950 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 17, 2025
10. Happy Life – Minor violation corrected regarding utensil storage (3-304.12).
– Location: 539 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 17, 2025
11. Lebanon High School – Discarded a plastic food container due to a crack (4-101.11).
– Location: 1000 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 17, 2025
12. Liberty Fire Co. – Found debris in kitchen drawers and unmarked spray bottles (6-501.114, 7-102.11).
– Location: 509 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 17, 2025
13. Liberty Square Cafe – No violations found.
– Location: 447 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 17, 2025
14. Lebanon Junior High School – No violations found.
– Location: 1100 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 17, 2025
15. Penn Corner – Raw bacon improperly stored over ready-to-eat sandwiches (3-302.11).
– Location: 45 S 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 17, 2025
16. Harper’s Tavern – Unclean equipment and surfaces noted (4-601.11(B-C)).
– Location: 10486 Jonestown Rd, Annville, PA 17003
– Date: February 14, 2025
17. McDonald’s Maple Street – No violations found.
– Location: 1202 Maple St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 14, 2025
18. Restaurant Latino – Corrected issues related to food separation and container usage (3-302.11, 4-101.11).
– Location: 42 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 14, 2025
19. Turkey Hill 188 – Cleanliness issues observed with food contact surfaces and non-food surfaces (4-602.11, 4-602.13).
– Location: 1201 Maple St, Lebanon, PA 17046
– Date: February 14, 2025
20. Turkey Hill Minit Market 045 – Violations include improperly stored single-use articles (4-904.11) and contamination risks (5-205.11).
– Location: 2 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003
– Date: February 14, 2025
21. Dollar General Store 12588 – No violations found.
– Location: 460 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
– Date: February 12, 2025
22. Mast’s Health Cupboard – Noted cleanliness issue with dust (6-501.12).
– Location: 484 W Washington Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
– Date: February 12, 2025
23. Wertz Candies Inc. – No violations found.
– Location: 718 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
– Date: February 11, 2025

For more information regarding the inspection process, residents are encouraged to seek further details.

In conclusion, the recent food safety inspections in Lebanon County highlight a mix of compliance and several critical violations across various restaurants and businesses. Notably, facilities like Jersey Mike’s Subs and Rutter’s Store #41 exhibited multiple violations requiring attention, whereas several establishments reported no violations at all, reflecting good practices. The importance of food safety remains a paramount concern, and establishments are advised to prioritize compliance with health regulations.

Original Source: lebtown.com