Overview of Food Safety Inspections in Lebanon County for February 2025
The recent food safety inspections in Lebanon County reveal a mix of results, with several establishments maintaining compliance, while others faced multiple health violations. Corrections were noted immediately during inspections, underscoring the commitment to food safety in the area.
In the week of February 24, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reported recent food safety inspections in Lebanon County, offering a snapshot of cleanliness across various establishments. Inspections are immediate reflections and may not indicate the overall condition, as establishments often correct violations on-site. Below are summaries of the inspections conducted:
Penn Jersey Food Mart on February 21, 2025, located at 480 N 5th St, Lebanon, PA 17046, had no violations recorded.
Bytes (Dominican Flavors), inspected on February 20, 2025, at 27 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042, also had no violations found.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, on February 20, 2025, at 2203 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042, encountered several violations: wet wiping cloths not in sanitizer, lack of date marking, improper food temperature controls, poorly maintained cutting surfaces, and unclean food contact surfaces, amongst others. Corrective actions were taken during the inspection.
Orquideas Pupuseria, inspected on February 20, 2025, at 519 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042, reported no violations.
Shuey’s Pretzels Inc. on February 20, 2025, at 702 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046, had no recorded violations.
Hornings Market, on February 19, 2025, at 905 S College St, Myerstown, PA 17067, had an issue where sandwiches were made at 50°F, which is above the required temperature limits.
Rutter’s Store 41, inspected on February 19, 2025, at 1621 W Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17046, reported violations related to food separation, improper labeling, and cleanliness issues involving food contact surfaces.
Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC had no violations on February 17, 2025, at 940 Church St, Lebanon, PA 17046.
Dollar General Store 19501, inspected on February 17, 2025, noted a gap in the rear door, indicating vulnerability to pests.
Happy Life on February 17, 2025, at 539 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042, corrected an issue with utensil storage during inspection.
Lebanon High School saw a small crack in a plastic food container, which was discarded during the inspection of February 17, 2025.
Liberty Fire Co. on February 17, 2025, identified cleanliness concerns in kitchen drawers and improperly labeled chemical storage.
Liberty Square Cafe, Lebanon Junior High School, and Penn Corner reported no violations during their inspections on February 17, 2025.
Harper’s Tavern, inspected on February 14, 2025, needed attention for dishwasher cleanliness and dust accumulation in the cooler.
McDonald’s Maple Street and Wertz Candies Inc. had no violations noted on February 14, 2025.
Turkey Hill Minit Market 045 encountered issues with the storage of unwrapped utensils and chemical contamination in the backroom.
Mast’s Health Cupboard had cleanliness concerns noted on February 12, 2025, regarding dust accumulation from flour.
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The food safety inspections in Lebanon County reflect varied adherence to health standards among local establishments. Some facilities demonstrated compliance with no violations, while others had multiple violations that were corrected during inspections. It is evident that while inspections offer a critical snapshot, establishments often address issues immediately to maintain food safety standards.
Original Source: lebtown.com
