In Pennsylvania, the Department of Agriculture employs a risk-based inspection reporting system for restaurants and various food handlers. This system aims to ensure food safety and compliance by regularly evaluating establishments for adherence to health regulations.
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Inspection Results
Emma’s Coffee Corner, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, March 14. Pass. Raw shell eggs were found stored above coffee drinks in the two-door cooler, a critical violation.
Griddles Street Social, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, March 14. Pass. While the facility offers cake pops from Caroline’s Cupcakes prepared in an unapproved private home, spoiled tomato sauce was found in the walk-in cooler. Items such as queso and refrigerated, ready-to-eat food were dated but exceeded the seven-day limit and should have been discarded. Old food residue was also noted on the slicer blade.
JK Simply Cake, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, change of owner, March 14. Pass. Issues were identified with improper labeling of prepackaged oatmeal raisin cookies and chocolate chip cookies, lacking allergen statements.
Market House Soft Pretzels, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, change of owner, March 14. Pass. A food employee prepared food without proper hair restraints.
Urban Air Adventure Park, 2040 Bennett Ave., Lancaster, March 14. Pass. Food storage practices were questioned; boxes were placed directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, and chicken wings held at an unsafe temperature in the hot-holding cabinet.
Dollar General No. 2409, 419 W. Main St., New Holland, regular/complaint, March 13. Pass. No violations.
King’s Smoked Meats, 955 N. State St., Building 1, Ephrata, change of owner, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Market House Bakery, 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Miley’s Handcrafted At Green Dragon, 955 N. State St., Building 1, Ephrata, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Mulligan’s Fish Fry & Seafood, 955 N. State St., Building 1, Ephrata, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Old Country & More Restaurant, 2419 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, March 13. Pass. The outside trash receptacle didn’t have a proper cover. Knives were also stored in an uncleanable area.
Olivet Matcha Co., mobile food facility Type 3, 142 Mallard Ave., Willow Street, opening, March 13. Pass. The facility lacked proper records for food employee certifications.
Rooster Street Butcher, 11 S. Cedar St., Lower, Lititz, March 13. Fail. The responsible person didn’t demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge, leading to multiple violations regarding storage and employee practices.
Sei Catering, 152 Chestnut St., Lititz, March 13. Pass. No violations.
St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, March 13. Pass. Minor plumbing issues were noted.
Sunnyside Pastries, 955 N. State St., Building 1, Ephrata, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Texas Roadhouse, 2317 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, complaint, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Turkey Hill Experience, 301 Linden St., Columbia, complaint, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Willow Valley Communities-Cultural Center, 900 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, March 13. Pass. No violations.
Yi Pin, 1930 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, regular/complaint, March 13. Pass. Several minor issues noted regarding food storage and employee practices.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2321 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, March 12. Pass. Chicken was initially held at an unsafe temperature but subsequently reheated properly.
Aunt Cake’s Bakery, 245 Locust St., Columbia, March 12. Pass. No violations.
Columbia Pizza And Italian Restaurant, 429 Locust St., Columbia, regular/complaint, March 12. Pass. Issues with food stored directly on the floor and cleanliness in the walk-in cooler.
Farmdale Elementary School, 695 Prospect Road, Mount Joy, March 12. Pass. No violations.
Longhorn Steakhouse No. 5589, 2310 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, March 12. Pass. No violations.
Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe, 2472 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, March 12. Pass. Some prepared food was held at an unsafe temperature but immediately discarded.
Punta Cana Restaurant, 701 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster, opening, March 12. Pass. No violations.
Son’s Ice Cream, 319 W. State St., Quarryville, change of owner, March 12. Pass. Some labeling issues were noted.
St. John Neumann School For Children And Families, 401 Locust St., Columbia, March 12. Pass. Minor temperature and labeling violations were observed.
Taqueria La Mexicana, 201 E. State St., Quarryville, March 12. Pass. No violations.
Weaver’s Store & Cafe, 1011 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, complaint, March 12. Pass. No violations.
A Slice Of Brooklyn Pizzeria, 808 E. Main St., New Holland, March 11. Pass. Food was stored at unsafe temperatures but was discarded.
Burger King No. 4580, 821 Lititz Pike, Lititz, regular/complaint, March 11. Fail. Multiple food safety violations, including improper hand-washing practices.
Centerville Elementary School, 901 Centerville Road, Lancaster, March 11. Pass. No violations.
Dutch Wonderland Inn Pennley’s Kitchen, 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, March 11. Pass. Minor violations regarding consumer advisories were noted.
Grocery Outlet Of New Holland, 685 W. Main St., New Holland, March 11. Pass. Improper food storage practices noted.
Hissho Sushi At Stauffers/Lititz, 1050 Lititz Pike, Lititz, March 11. Pass. Failed to follow proper thawing methods; items were discarded.
Hype Brew, mobile food facility Type 3, 336 Locust St., Columbia, opening, March 11. Pass. The service window requires screening against insects.
Lazzaro Italian Bistro, mobile food facility Type 4, 1909 Cloverleaf Road, Mount Joy, opening, March 11. Pass. Minor issues with food temperature monitoring were observed.
Palermo Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 351 W. Main St., New Holland, March 11. Pass. Some food was found on the floor rather than stored correctly.
Primo Hoagies, 2085 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, March 11. Pass. Issues with employee hair restraints and food labeling were noted.
Sheetz No. 231, 698 W. Main St., New Holland, March 11. Pass. No violations.
Side Street BBQ, mobile food facility Type 3, 1909 Cloverleaf Road, Mount Joy, opening, March 11. Pass. No violations.
Station House Tavern And Sports Bar, 1335 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, change of owner, March 11. Pass. Areas requiring better insect protection were noted.
Two P’s And A Pot Catering, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz, opening, March 11. Pass. Expired sanitizer test strips were noted; corrected.
Burger King No. 4546, 2464 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, March 10. Pass. Minor violations regarding food handling practices were corrected during inspection.
Fern’s Soft Pretzels, 705 Graystone Road, Building 5, Manheim, March 10. Pass. Multiple minor issues with food safety were noted, corrections made immediately.
Good Life Ice Cream & Treats, 2088 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, change of owner, March 10. Pass. Minor cleanliness issues were corrected on-site.
Iza Paradize, mobile food facility Type 3, 1909 Cloverleaf Road, Mount Joy, March 10. Fail. The food facility’s hot water system was inoperable.
Lombardo’s Restaurant, 216 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster, March 10. Pass. No violations.
New Beijing, 2350 N. Reading Road, Unit 9, Denver, March 10. Pass. Issues with food temperature and cleanliness were noted but addressed.
Ross Elementary School, 840 N. Queen St., Lancaster, March 10. Pass. No violations.
Schaeffer Elementary School, 875 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, March 10. Pass. No violations.
Smucker’s Meats Retail Store, 735 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy, March 10. Pass. No violations.
Solvit Academy, 354 N. Prince St., Suite 110, Lancaster, March 10. Pass. No violations.
Starbucks No. 77906, 525 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, March 10. Pass. Cleanliness issues in the hand-wash sink corrected.
Sun Hing Restaurant, 3055 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, March 10. Pass. Observations regarding food storage practices were made.
Sunshine Mini Mart, 568 Manor St., Lancaster, follow-up, March 10. Pass. No violations.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2201 Strickler Road, Suite C, Manheim, follow-up, March 10. Pass. Various food handling issues were noted, and corrective measures taken.
Uncle Leroy’s Candy Kitchen at Root’s Market, 705 Graystone Road, Building 5, Manheim, March 10. Pass. Minor temperature issues with the hand-wash sink were addressed.
Wild Wings Pizza & Things, 401 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, complaint, March 10. Pass. Minor issues with employee hair restraints corrected on-site.
Acorn Ridge Farm Store, 3568 Scenic Road, Gordonville, March 9. Pass. Items from unapproved sources were removed from sale.
Boar’s Head Sandwiches, 1605 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, March 9. Pass. No violations.
Burger King No. 4084, 1408 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, March 9. Pass. Minor violations corrected during inspection.
Cozy Corner BBQ, mobile food facility Type 4, 1741 Airy Hill Road, Manheim, opening, March 9. Pass. Lacked proper sanitizer test strips.
Element By Bodega, 124 E. Main St., Lobby, Ephrata, March 9. Pass. Cleaning practices in food areas noted as needing improvement.
Elizabeth R. Martin Elementary School, 1990 Wabank Road, Lancaster, March 9. Pass. No violations.
James Buchanan Elementary School, 340 S. West End Ave., Lancaster, March 9. Pass. No violations.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1533 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, regular/complaint, March 9. Pass. Minor issues noted regarding employee practices.
Oola Bowls Intercourse, mobile food facility Type 3, 3465 Old Philadelphia Pike, Ronks, opening, March 9. Pass. No violations.
Subway, 64 N. Broad St., Lititz, March 9. Pass. No violations.
Sunoco, 185 E. Main St., Reinholds, March 9. Pass. Minor cleanliness issues with the three-bay sink observed.
Sunoco E-town, 550 E. High St., Elizabethtown, March 9. Pass. No violations.
Sunoco Gas Station, 1136 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, March 9. Pass. Minor cleanliness issues were noted.
U3 Nutrition, 122 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, March 9. Pass. Minor sanitation issues with the three-bay sink noted.
Key Takeaways
- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture conducts inspections to ensure food safety in restaurants and food facilities.
- Common violations include improper food handling, incorrect storage practices, and issues with employee hygiene.
- Many establishments passed inspections without notable violations, reflecting adherence to health regulations.
- Inspection reports highlight the importance of continual employee training on food safety practices.
- Minor violations are often corrected on-site, demonstrating a proactive approach to food safety compliance.
FAQ
What happens if a restaurant fails an inspection?
If a restaurant fails an inspection, they may be required to address the cited violations within a specific timeframe and undergo a follow-up inspection.
Are inspections announced in advance?
No, inspections are typically unannounced to ensure that food establishments are compliant at all times.
Who conducts these inspections?
Inspections are conducted by officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture or local health departments.
Regular inspections are vital for maintaining food safety standards in eateries across Pennsylvania. This ongoing monitoring helps protect consumers and promote health-conscious practices within the food industry.
