This report presents the findings of food safety inspections in Lebanon County for the week of February 24, 2025. Among the establishments, several received no violations; however, others, such as Jersey Mike’s Subs, exhibited numerous health code infractions, including issues related to food storage and cleanliness. The inspections serve to promote better health practices among food service providers.
This report outlines the recent food safety inspections conducted in Lebanon County, as recorded by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture for the week of February 24, 2025. These inspections provide a temporary assessment of establishments on specific days, and may not fully represent overall cleanliness. Any violations cited are generally addressed immediately by the food service providers. The following establishments were inspected:
Penn Jersey Food Mart (February 21, 2025)
480 N 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* No violations found.
Bytes (Dominican Flavors) (February 20, 2025)
27 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* No violations found.
Jersey Mike’s Subs (February 20, 2025)
2203 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* Violations included improper storage of wiping cloths, unmarked dates on ready-to-eat foods, inadequate documentation for food safety control processes, poorly maintained cutting surfaces, and unsatisfactory cleanliness of equipment. Plumbing issues and cleaning requirements were also indicated.
Orquideas Pupuseria (February 20, 2025)
519 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* No violations found.
Shuey’s Pretzels Inc. (February 20, 2025)
702 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* No violations found.
Hornings Market (February 19, 2025)
905 S College St, Myerstown, PA 17067
* Sandwiches prepared in the deli were found to be above the required cold holding temperature of 41°F.
Rutter’s Store 41 (February 19, 2025)
1621 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* Violations included poor food separation, improper date marking, unsatisfactory materials for construction and repair, expired testing devices, and pest control concerns due to cleanliness issues.
Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC (February 17, 2025)
940 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* No violations found.
Dollar General Store 19501 (February 17, 2025)
950 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* The rear door failed to adequately seal against pests.
Happy Life (February 17, 2025)
539 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* The scoop was found improperly stored in the ice machine.
Lebanon High School (February 17, 2025)
1000 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* A plastic food container was discarded due to a crack.
Liberty Fire Co. (February 17, 2025)
509 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* Two kitchen drawers were dirty, and a spray bottle lacked proper labeling.
Liberty Square Cafe (February 17, 2025)
447 N 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* No violations found.
Lebanon Junior High School (February 17, 2025)
1100 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* No violations found.
Penn Corner (February 17, 2025)
45 S 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* Raw bacon was improperly stored over ready-to-eat sandwiches.
Harper’s Tavern (February 14, 2025)
10486 Jonestown Rd, Annville, PA 17003
* Cleaning issues were noted with grease accumulation on equipment.
McDonald’s Maple Street (February 14, 2025)
1202 Maple St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* No violations found.
Restaurant Latino (February 14, 2025)
42 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* A wrapped package of beef was found in a sink of raw chicken, among other violations.
Turkey Hill 188 (February 14, 2025)
1201 Maple St, Lebanon, PA 17046
* Clean food identification tags were stored improperly.
Turkey Hill Minit Market 045 (February 14, 2025)
2 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003
* Unwrapped straws presented contamination risks.
Dollar General Store 12588 (February 12, 2025)
460 W Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
* No violations found.
Mast’s Health Cupboard (February 12, 2025)
484 W Washington Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
* Flour dust accumulation was noted on the back room floor.
Wertz Candies Inc. (February 11, 2025)
718 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042
* No violations found.
In summary, during the week of February 24, 2025, several food safety inspections in Lebanon County revealed a mix of establishments with commendable health practices and others needing improvement. Notably, multiple violations were primarily observed at Jersey Mike’s Subs and Rutter’s Store #41, highlighting the importance of adherence to food safety regulations. Overall, many establishments were found to maintain satisfactory hygiene standards, albeit some required immediate attention to specific violations as noted.
Original Source: lebtown.com
