Lebanon County Food Safety Inspections: February 2025 Insights
Recent food safety inspections in Lebanon County revealed both compliance and violations across various establishments. A number of establishments maintained high standards with no violations, while others faced significant issues regarding food storage temperatures, contamination risks, and cleanliness, necessitating immediate corrective actions.
In Lebanon County, recent food safety inspections conducted by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture reveal a range of compliance results across various establishments from February 12 to February 24, 2025. These inspections provide a snapshot of food safety practices, and violations noted are often promptly addressed by businesses. Therefore, a restaurant’s compliance status cannot definitively reflect its ongoing cleanliness.
The following establishments were found with no violations: Penn Jersey Food Mart, Bytes (Dominican Flavors), Orquideas Pupuseria, Shuey’s Pretzels Inc., Brother’s Food Max Lebanon LLC, Liberty Square Cafe, Lebanon Junior High School, and Wertz Candies Inc.
However, Jersey Mike’s Subs had multiple areas of concern. These included improperly stored wet wiping cloths, lack of date marking for ready-to-eat food items, and unmaintained cutting boards and equipment. Additionally, plumbing issues and cleanliness in kitchen areas were noted, along with failures in pest control, highlighting significant hygiene gaps.
Hornings Market had sandwiches stored at an unacceptable temperature, while Rutter’s Store 41 faced similar temperature and storage issues, particularly with improperly covered food items. Other violations included unsound construction materials, expired test strips, and pest control lapses potentially allowing rodent entry within the facility.
Several items were noted at Happy Life and Liberty Fire Company for cleaning and proper labeling of chemical containers. Lebanon High School had a cracked food container, while Turkey Hill Minit Market faced concerns with improperly stored straws and contamination risks in the handwashing area.
Overall, while some establishments excelled, others showcased areas needing immediate improvement to ensure food safety compliance.
The recent food safety inspections in Lebanon County highlight a mixed compliance landscape amongst food establishments. Notably, several establishments exhibited commendable standards with no violations, while others displayed significant lapses, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance in food safety practices to protect public health.
Original Source: lebtown.com
