Two dead mice in kitchen area: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, April 19, 2024

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Cake Creators, 3543 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Dairy Queen No. 14828, 1935 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, complaint, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Dollar General No. 10481, 35 W. Main St., Leola, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Enck’s Plus Catering, 244 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, April 12. Pass. Food employee observed in the front service area wearing bracelet/watch on arms. An employee’s open beverage container was observed next to the buffalo chopper in the front service area. Food employees observed in back food preparation area and the dishwashing area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets, hats or beard covers. Observed two lids for covering the sandwich preparation bar, stored on the floor. Observed old food residue on the inner rim of the slicer and on the blade of the buffalo chopper.

Five Guys Burgers And Fries No. 0609, 844 E. Main St., Ephrata, April 12. Pass. Three-bay sink observed with oily residue and not cleaned before use and frequently throughout the day. Assorted containers on drying shelf had food residue and were not clean to sight and touch; removed for cleaning.

Hisso Sushi at Giant No. 501, 850 E. Main St., Ephrata, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Hubley Social Club, 410 Ice Ave., Lancaster, complaint, April 12. Fail. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed black residue in ice machine. Non-food contact surfaces throughout not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed two dead mice in kitchen area. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in kitchen and food prep areas, but facility does have a pest control program.

Locally Made Food Shop, 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, April 12. Pass. Food facility’s hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply sinks at the time of this inspection.

Mr. G’s Gyros & More, 955 N. State St., Building Tower, Ephrata, change of owner, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Mr. Sticky’s No. 4 (2015 L), mobile food facility Type T, 501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Onions Cafe, 340 N. Queen St., Lancaster, follow-up, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Raggamuffin Kitchen, mobile food facility Type 4, 1909 Cloverleaf Road, Mount Joy, opening, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Riviera Pizza, 1405 N. Reading Road, Reamstown, complaint, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market No. 241, 2000 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, April 12. Pass. No violations.

Weathered Vineyards Tasting Room and B&B at Smithton Inn, 900 W. Main St., Ephrata, change of owner, April 12. Pass. Working containers of cleaner and sanitizer were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment and/or single service articles in the prep area; removed.

Fireside Cafe, 158 Toddy Drive, East Earl, April 11. Pass. No violations.

Lancaster Brewing Co., 302 N. Plum St., Lancaster, follow-up, April 11. Pass. No violations.

Pepperidge Farm, 35 S Willowdale Drive, Stop 1718, Lancaster, April 11. Pass. No violations.

Strasburg Sunoco, 280 N. Decatur St., Strasburg, April 11. Pass. Ice cream freezer has a large buildup of ice around edges.

Taqueria Yuriria, 3371 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, April 11. Pass. Food employee observed in food prep area wearing bracelet/watch. Fridge holding avocados and limes was running at 49 F instead of 41 F as required; corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator and freezer. Slicer, a food contact surface, had old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Amanita Cafe, 401 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, April 10. Pass. No violations.

C Town Mini Market, 451 E. King St., Lancaster, Type 2 follow-up, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Cafe & Pho Hoang, 1140 Elizabeth Ave., Lancaster, follow-up, April 10. Pass. Observed raw pork stored above dressing for salads in the reach-in cooler.

China Inn, 3985D Columbia Ave., Columbia, complaint, April 10. Pass. Hand-wash sinks and toilets are not being cleaned as often as necessary.

City Deli, 202 E. King St., Lancaster, follow-up, April 10. Fail. Observed employee making personal food on top of rolls of paper, stored on the floor. Observed deli meat stored in plastic grocery bags. Clean table edge near bain-marie. Wall behind slicer not clean. The hand-wash sink in the food prep area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use. Mops were not being hung to air-dry.

Delicias D’kelly, 323 W. Lemon St., Lancaster, follow-up, April 10. Pass. Old unused equipment stored in food prep area and should be removed from food facility.

House of Tacos, 853 Manor St., Lancaster, April 10. Fail. Nonfood contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Wall in the food prep area is lined with aluminum foil and is not a durable, smooth, nonporous material.

Lancaster Bible College Holly’s Cafe – Student Center Building, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, complaint, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Levengoods Of Lancaster, 219 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Little Caesars, 1643 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, change of owner, April 10. Pass. Food employee observed in food prep area wearing bracelet/watch; corrected. Food employees observed in food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints. Observed fan guards in walk-in cooler area with an accumulation of dust and debris. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair: observed faucet leaking at the hand-wash sink in prep area. Outdoor dumpster doors opened during time of inspection; corrected. Wall in the food prep area is cracked and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Penn Valley Shows Cotton Candy, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Penn Valley Shows Funnel Cakes, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Penn Valley Shows Midway Munchies, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Penn Valley Shows Pizza, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Penn Valley Shows Sausage, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Pizza Hut No. 36852, 777 Manor St., Lancaster, follow-up, April 10. Fail. Cheese in the walk-in refrigerator stored open with no covering. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the walk-in cooler and freezer and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Manual warewashing equipment observed with buildup of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use or frequently throughout the day. Nonfood contact surfaces drying racks not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed dead gnats in reach-in refrigerator unit.

Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 1700 Fruitville Pike, Suite L, Lancaster, follow-up, April 10. Pass. Observed vents in food prep area with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on nonfood contact surfaces. Nonfood contact surfaces — exterior of beverage dispenser in the food prep area and bar area, interior of bain-marie by front drink station, fan above rear exit door — are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed plates being stored not inverted, creating the potential for cross contamination. Rear delivery door has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.

Rural City Beer Co. LLC, 595 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Square Mile Public House, 14 W. Main St., Mountville, April 10. Pass. No violations.

Two Cousins Pizza Family Restaurant, 4207 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, April 10. Pass. Three-compartment sink observed with buildup of greasy residue and not cleaned before use or frequently throughout the day. Assorted containers on drying shelf were observed to have oily residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.

Women’s and Babies Hospital, 690 Good Drive, Lancaster, April 10. Pass. No violations.

3 Sisters’ Chicken, 1025 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, opening, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Andromeda, 158 S. Queen St., Lancaster, follow-up, April 9. Fail. Observed toxic chemicals stored next to packaged food. Shelves need to be decluttered and cleaned throughout entire store area. An area should be designated for personal item storage. Observed expired baby formula for sale to the public. Rusty shelves in refrigeration units should be replaced. Shelves in reach-in refrigeration units should be cleaned. Dusty vents in rear storage room should be cleaned. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents and insect activity in store area, but facility does have a pest control program.

Arthur’s at Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, April 9. Pass. Employees’ open beverage containers were observed on a food preparation table at the end of the cook line, and two on a table behind the mechanical dishwasher. Food employees observed in the food preparation area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers. Raw salmon observed stored on top of barbecue sauce in the walk-in cooler. Observed a black residue up inside both ice makers. Observed old food residue inside the juice wedger and the inner rim of the slicer. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the back near the exit door. Food employee personal belongings, cellphones and medications observed on a table in the food preparation area, although lockers are provided.

Burger King, 1223 Park City Center, Lancaster, follow-up, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Christina’s Criollo, 2 W. Grant St., Lancaster, April 9. Pass. No violations.

El Pueblito Grocery, 1027 Dillerville Road, Lancaster, follow-up, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Elizabeth R. Martin Elementary School, 1990 Wabank Road, Lancaster, follow-up, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Long’s Horseraddish, 2 W. Grant St., Lancaster, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Pineapple House Pantry, 2 W. Grant St., Lancaster, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Snowfox Sushi at Weis No. 79, 331 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, April 9. Pass. No violations.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 582 Centerville Road, Lancaster, April 9. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food employee observed in the back food preparation area preparing food and not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net or hat; repeat violation, April 6, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. Observed a metal cup without a handle, rather than a scoop, being stored in the rice in the walk-in-freezer. Observed the ice scoops being stored on top of the ice maker, an area that is not clean and sanitized; repeat violation, Oct. 3, 2023. Observed old food residue on the can-opener blade. Observed a copious amount of static dust on both ceiling vents and black static dust covering the ceiling fan blades. Observed a gross amount of old food debris, filth, and other organic matter at the floor/wall juncture in the entire food preparation area. Observed single-service, single-use articles (plasticware) stored beneath a table directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. The hand-wash sink in the back was blocked by a can of dirty rags and a tote and not accessible at all times for employee use. Scoops observed in the hand-wash sink in the back, indicating uses other than hand-washing; repeat violation, April 6, 2023. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair: observed water leaking profusely at the spigot of the food preparation sink in the front. The back door to the outside of the facility was wide open, allowing flies and other insects to enter. Was informed by the manager the air-conditioner was not operating. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the back area; repeat violation, April 6, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. Observed boxes of soap detergent stored on a shelf above single service items (bowls) in the back storage area; repeat violation, Oct. 3, 2023.

Wok & Roll Ephrata, 363 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, April 9. Pass. Assorted containers on drying shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.

Bird-in-Hand Farm Supply, 2805 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, April 8. Pass. No violations.

Dunkin’, 1838 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, April 8. Pass. Observed a black residue inside the ice maker. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the front. Working containers in the front service area, used for storing sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

El Cubano, 33 Ranck Ave., Lancaster, complaint, April 8. Pass. No violations.

Ephrata Plaza Diner, 325 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, April 8. Pass. Container of food not covered in walk-in refrigerator and exposed to possible contamination; voluntarily discarded. Three-bay sink observed with build-up of food residue and not cleaned before use or frequently throughout the day. Assorted food containers were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces, such as shelving, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. 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.

Fairfield Inn and Suites – Lancaster, 2270 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, April 8. Pass. No violations.

Long Memorial United Methodist Church, 2660 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, April 8. Pass. An irreversible registering thermometer or thermal labels are not available for monitoring the final rinse temperature of the mechanical dishwasher.

Maple Leaf Bakery, 640 Schoeneck Road, Ephrata, opening, April 8. Pass. No violations.

Philly Pretzel Factory, 1006 Lititz Pike, Lititz, complaint, April 8. Pass. Observed a accumulation of black, static dust on the air-intake filters in the food preparation area.

Springville Foods, 5450 Friendship Lane, Kinzers, April 8. Pass. Observed raw thawing box of bagged chicken stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required; corrected. Prepackaged ham salad was not labeled properly with the ingredient statement.

Sumo Sushi & Steakhouse, 2846 W. Main St., Morgantown, April 8. Pass. Frozen chicken was not defrosted in a manner to maintain a temperature below 41 F; voluntarily discarded. Assorted containers on drying shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish-washing area was stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air-drying (wet nesting); removed for cleaning.