The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
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American Legion Post 429, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata, April 18. Pass. Mechanical warewashing equipment had debris blocking the spray ports. Plastic food containers on storage shelf were cracked and not easily cleanable; voluntarily discarded.
Auntie Anne’s No. 221 (located inside Walmart), 890 E. Main St., Ephrata, April 18. Pass. Assorted containers on the drying shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch; removed for cleaning. Observed cleaned food containers on the drying shelves, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air-drying (wet-nesting); removed for cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces, such as shelving and cabinets below sinks, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Three-compartment sink observed with buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.
Flamehouse Kitchen LLC, 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, April 18. Pass. No violations.
Frogtown Cafe, 684 Marticville Road, Pequea, April 18. Pass. Food employees observed in main production area not wearing proper hair restraints and beard covers.
Mama’s Famous Pizza & Grill, 848 Main St., Ephrata, April 18. Pass. Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food; moved to bottom shelf.
Noel’s Cafe, mobile food facility Type 3, 1669 Old Philadelphia Road, Lancaster, April 18. Pass. No violations.
Nolt’s Chicken BBQ, mobile food facility Type 4, 51 Hillside Ave., Manheim, April 18. Pass. No violations.
Sno-balls with Jacob, 11 S. Village Circle, Reinholds, opening, April 18. Pass. No violations.
Taco Bell No. 031408, 880 Main St., Ephrata, April 18. Pass. Assorted food containers were observed oily residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Three-bay sink observed with buildup of oily residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. 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); removed for cleaning.
The Shack Restaurant & Mini Golf, 662 S. Oak St., Manheim, April 18. Pass. Observed ice machine to have a buildup of discolored matter on the deflector plate.
Uncommon Pizza, 616 Paxton Place, Suite 104, Lititz, April 18. Fail. Food employee observed in kitchen area wearing watch arm; corrected. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Kitchen: Observed can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Bar: Observed hand-wash sink not cleaned to sight and touch (handles and basin dirty with dried debris). Soda dispenser observed to have old sticky buildup and not clean to sight and touch. Several containers, in the bar and kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food employees observed in bar and kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers. Food employees observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper hand-washing in between. Wall in the dishwashing area has a hole and in need of repair. Food dispensing utensil cup in bulk food observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container; corrected. Observed wet wiping cloths in bar area not being stored in sanitizer solution; corrected. Bar and kitchen: Nonfood contact surfaces such as tables, doors and drawers not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed old food debris under the shelving units in walk-in and dishwasher is in need of cleaning; previous violation, Oct. 18, 2023. Observed intake/exhaust air duct needs cleaned or filters changed as it is emitting dust and dirt into the air. Observed cooked wings, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food in the main line and walk-in area, was date-marked by the facility but was beyond the seven-day use-by date; corrected, wings were discarded. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP-accredited certified food manager program. A working containers of paint cans are stored on the same cabinet with food and bar liquids and/or single-service articles near the bathroom area. The light intensity in the walk-in cooler/dry storage area is not at least 10-foot candles.
3 Sisters’ Chicken, 1025 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, April 17. Pass. Dust on overhead shelving brackets posing risk of contamination in cooking area. Grease on floor and basement ceiling below fryers. Observed liquid and food debris on nonfood contact shelving in bain-marie by cooking line.
Casa Huerta, 1 S. State St., Ephrata, April 17. Pass. No violations.
China Taste, 8 E. Main St., Ephrata, April 17. Pass. Exposed food preparation observed in prep area, grease dripping from fume hood, and subject to potential contamination. Nonfood contact surfaces, such as switches, doorknobs, handles, etc., not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil; prior violation, June 27, 2024. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in bathroom, a prohibited area. Hand-wash sinks/toilets are not being cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Connestoga Cookie Trailer, mobile food facility Type 2, 1121 Indian Marker Road, Conestoga, opening, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Domino’s Pizza, 798d New Holland Ave., Lancaster, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Javateas at Ephrata Hospital, 175 Martin Ave., Ephrata, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Snowfox Sushi at Weis No. 79, 331 Reading Road, Ephrata, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Sushi Sang, 24 E. King St., Lancaster, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Tacos Del Soul LLC, 24 E. King St., Lancaster, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Tellus 360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster, April 17. Pass. No violations.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 2347 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, April 16. Pass. Food employees observed in food prep area wearing bracelets on arms; corrected. Employees’ open beverage containers were observed in back room, a food preparation area; corrected. Food employees observed in food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hand-wash sinks at the front and read of the cooking line, indicating uses other than hand-washing; corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair: observed pipes under dishwasher being repaired/wrapped with duct tape.
Juquilta’s Taco Shop, 1680B S. Market St., Elizabethtown, opening, April 16. Pass. No violations.
Twin Kiss Drive-in, 309 S. Main St., Manheim, regular/complaint, April 16. Pass. Walls in the ice cream and employee bathroom area have a hole or are broken and in need of repair. Can opener in chicken prep area is creating metal slivers and not cutting can surface effectively; corrected. Food employee observed on main line cooking area wearing a watch on arms. Food employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper hand-washing in between. Food employees observed on main line cooking area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers. Cashier came back to help at fryer with no hair restraints. Food facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation, as evidenced by an inability to talk with the certified food employee during this inspection. Observed chef knife located in main line area was not in good repair or condition; corrected. Raw shelled eggs were stored above containers of soup in the walk-in cooler; corrected. Food facility has an employee who held a certified food manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required; corrected. Wall at the hand-wash sink area is made of metal and is cracked/roughened/crumbling and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Weis Markets No. 077, 75 Doe Run Road, Manheim, April 16. Pass. Meat department: Observed three-bay sink to have food residue in sanitation sink and was not clean to sight and touch; ground meat in drain and animal fat stuck to sink sides and basin; corrected. Walls in the prep area are not sealed to provide a smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surface. Observed paint peeling from wall at three-bay sink. Nonfood contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. At produce department and most open-style refrigerated units, observed dried food & spillages on removable white catch trays and shelves. Observed most walk-in refrigeration units fan guards to have static dust.
Yah Brew, 22 E. Main St., Mount Joy, April 16. Pass. No violations.
Yang’s Restaurant, 1232 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, complaint, April 16. Pass. No violations.
Yorgos, 66 N. Queen St., Lancaster, April 16. Pass. No violations.
Alpha Bravo Catering, 132 Sunny Slope Lane, Manheim, April 15. Pass. Observed metal shaving on the flat surface of the gear area of the can opener in kitchen area; corrected.
Barnes & Noble Café, 1700 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Blanks BBQ Shack, mobile food facility Type 3, 2990 W. Newport Road, Ronks, opening, April 15. Pass. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.
Culinary Services by Chef Oliver (homage), 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Foltz’s No. 3, mobile food facility Type 3, 592 W. Trout Run Road, Ephrata, opening, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Foltz’s No. 2, mobile food facility Type 3, 592 W. Trout Run Road, Ephrata, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Friendly Greek Bottle Shop, 549 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Hampton Inn & Suites Mount Joy/Lancaster West, 2301 Strickler Road, Unit 4, Manheim, change of owner, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Lori’s Lattes, mobile food facility Type 3, 29 Wyndmere Way, Willow Street, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Masonic Center of Lancaster County, 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, April 15. Pass. No violations.
New Panda Ephrata, LLC, 3583 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, complaint, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 1700 Fruitville Pike, Suite L, Lancaster, April 15. Fail. Soda gun, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods. Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in refrigerator, is not being date-marked. Bulk food ingredient storage containers, in the storage area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. The hand-wash sink in the food prep area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed fish thawing in the hand-wash sink. Nonfood contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Loose or broken door hinges observed on walk-in freezer door. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the bain-marie cooling unit. Wall in the restroom area is made of plaster, is cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Que Rabia Hot Dogs, mobile food facility Type 3, 959 Hampden Road, Elizabethtown, opening, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Safari International Food LLC, 2970 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, change of owner, April 15. Pass. Observed raw, whole eggs stored above ready-to-eat juice and milk; corrected.
Snowfox at Weis No. 17, 1700 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Turkey Hill No. 65, 5 W. Clay St., Lancaster, April 15. Pass. No violations.
West Willow Produce, 108 W. Kendig Road, Willow Street, April 15. Pass. No violations.
Wok N Roll, 363 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, complaint, April 15. Pass. Observed container of shrimp stored directly on the floor in walk-in box, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Food containers on drying shelf observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch; removed for cleaning.
A’s Grocery & Deli, 63 Green St., Lancaster, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Adamstown Quick Stop, 2990 N. Reading Road, Adamstown, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Beulah’s Candyland, 330 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Chilangos Authentic Mexican Restaurante, 56 N. Broad St., Lititz, complaint, April 14. Pass. Observed outside hood exhaust ventilation system dripping grease onto roof and the ground on the neighbor’s property.
Cool Summer LLC Commissary, 347 N. Plum St., Lancaster, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Cool Summer LLC, mobile food facility, 120 Duke St., Lancaster, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Down Home BBQ, mobile food facility Type 3, 374 Mt. Sidney Road, Lancaster, opening, April 14. Pass. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP-accredited certified food manager program.
Dutch Lanes Lunch Room, 4311 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Garcia Mini Market, 432 S. Duke St., Lancaster, April 14. Pass. Organize back storage area.
Papa John’s Pizza No. 2015, 705 Main St., Ephrata, April 14. Pass. Food contact surfaces of plastic containers were not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching; voluntarily discarded.
Rita’s Italian Ice, 290 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, April 14. Pass. Food facility inspection revealed a dead mouse on the floor, droppings on the hot water heater, and droppings on the floor, in in the rear storage area. No pest control devices were observed, indicating that the facility does not have a pest control program. Back door located in the storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Rosie’s Pizzeria, 827 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, follow-up, April 14. Pass. No violations.
Smucker’s BBQ, temporary food service Type 3, 3156 White Oak Road, Quarryville, opening, April 14. Pass. The food facility does not maintain food employee certification records as required.
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