Inspections: Rodent droppings and 'extremely dirty, dusty' areas among latest violations (2024)

In compliance

Inspected May 9, 2023

The Wild Batch Bistro, Wrightsville

The Apple Crate mobile food facility, Jackson Township

Riverside Subs, Wrightsville

Midnight Smokin BBQ mobile food facility, Fairview Township

Inspected May 10, 2023

Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, West Manchester Township

Roburrito's, West Manchester Township

Rivertowne Restaurant, Wrightsville.

G. B. Tea, West Manheim Township

Four Springs Winery LLC, Manheim Township

Inspected May 11, 2023

This Is A Farmhouse mobile food facility, Manheim Township

Sweet Willows Creamery, York Township

Smokin Bro BBQ mobile food facility, Hellam Township

Royal Manchester Golf Links, East Manchester Township

Presto Fast Italian, York Township

Pleasant View Elementary School, Windsor

Out of Compliance

Inspected May 9, 2023

Mexican Restaurant La Libertad LLC

150 Baltimore St., Hanover, Pa.

Violations:

The Person in Charge does not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
An open employee's beverage container was observed in kitchen area, a food preparation area. Corrected.
Food employee observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats.
Raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork, fish in reach-in cooler on the expo-line. Corrected.
Observed beef and vegetable food cooling at room temperature on a tabletop by hot holding, which is not a proper cooling method.
Observed wall wooden shelves used in the prep area and expo area of the kitchen. Wood is unapproved material unless painted or sealed, it needs to be smooth and non-absorbent.
Knives stored on the magnetic bar, a food contact surface, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Observed reach-in 2-door refrigerator, in the kitchen area, with soil accumulation.
The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
The handwash sink for employees, located in the kitchen area, is not convenient and easily accessible, as evidenced by the observed lack of proper handwashing by employees.
Observed shared dumpsters with lids left open with birds on trash bags.
Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
Observed spray bottles of clear liquid in the back prep area without common name label.

Manager comment: No comment.

Inspected May 10, 2023

Buon Appetito Ristorante

6147 York Road, Heidelberg Township

The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in the food facility, as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Food facility is using/offering for sale, jarred onions and peppers prepared in an unapproved private home. Corrected. Owner removed product from the bar area.
Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen and bar areas, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
Two pasta sauces were held at 103/122 degrees Fahrenheit in the hot holding Baine Marie, rather than 135 degrees or above as required. Corrected within the four-hour time limit so sauces were heated to 165 degrees.
Cut leafy greens and sliced tomatoes were held at 48.6 degrees and 46.9 degrees in the kitchen cold holding unit, rather than 41 degrees or below as required. Corrected, within 4-hour time limit so food was returned to walk-in cooler unit at less than 41 degrees
Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety soups prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler is not being date marked.
Food facility is not making up cleaning and sanitizing solutions immediately before use and draining after use.
Mechanical warewashing equipment had a heavy build-up of lime observed inside.
Soda nozzles, a food contact surface, were observed to have dried-on food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Cutting blade of electric slicer, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Ice machine in kitchen, a food contact surface, observed to have pink mold-like substance and was not clean to sight and touch.
Pizza cutter, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried-on food residue and that owner said had not been used since the weekend, was not clean to sight and touch.
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Screen door located in the back of the kitchen of the food facility has several gaps in the screen and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Corrected.
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep and bar area. Corrected.
Entire kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

The restaurant was listed as in compliance on May 19 after a follow-up inspection.

Manager comment: The restaurant has passed its inspection.

Inspected May 11, 2023

Lin's Garden Chinese Restaurant

964 George St. Hanover

Violations:

The Person in Charge does not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety, as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
An open employee's beverage container was observed on cook line area above Baine Marie, a food preparation area. Corrected.
Raw meat in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering.
Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area and cook line not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected.
Observed buckets of food (broth, sweet and sour and raw meats) stored directly on the floor in the prep area, rather than 6 inches off the floor, as required.
Observed (chicken broth) food cooling at room temperature on the floor in the prep area, which is not a proper cooling method.
Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (egg rolls) food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hors, located in the wall-om cooler, is not being date marked.
Observed food stored directly in cardboard boxes in the stand-up 2-door freezer in the prep area.
Loose or broken door hinges observed on three large chest freezers and one small chest freezer.
Interior surface area of equipment, chest freezer, is cracked and/or repaired with materials unapproved for food equipment.
Observed standing water in the bottom of two-door reach-in cooler n the cook line, which is indication of an issue with unit and in need of repair.
Interior top lid of Baine Marie (top of reach-in fridge on cook line) observed with accumulation of yellow dried-on food debris and in need of cleaning.
Observed sides of fryer, shelving under large spice tubs, prep tables, interior of two-door fridge on cook line with standing water and debris, outside of freezers, exterior or prep sink and handwashing sink, outside or large white bins storing ingredients in kitchen/prep area, with a heavy accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use.
The handwash sink in the back prep area was blocked by whisk and white lids of buckets and bulk storage containers in front of sink and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Observed front door of the food facility was propped open during hours of operation and not in use at time of inspection. Corrected.
Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the back prep area.
Paper towel dispenser empty at handwash sink in the back prep and front counter area.
Observed flooring throughout facility under all equipment, prep tables, shelving, smoker and fryer with an accumulation of food, dirt, and debris.
Food facility is using Chlorine sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of about 200ppm, not approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing at this level, Corrected.

Manager comment: No one was available for comment.

Inspected May 12, 2023

Home Association American Legion Post #469

101 South Second St., Wrightsville

Violations:

The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in the food facility as evidence by this non-compliant inspection.
Raw shell eggs were stored above chili con carne in the reach-in cooling unit.
Utensils stored in unclean condition on surfaces that are not clean to sight and touch.
Observed canned items, raw potatoes, and raw onions stored directly on the floor in kitchen area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor, as required.
Refrigerated ready to eat, time-temperature control for safety food including but not limited to chili soup, sliced cheeses, sliced meats and sauces, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the kitchen cooling units, is not being date marked.
Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food including but not limited to loaf lunch meats, and sauces located in all refrigeration, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Upper interior of microwave, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Observed cold holding equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Observed non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Old food residue, dishes and utensils, observed in the handwash sink, indicating other than handwashing.
Observed more than 15 rodent droppings in the bar area.

Manager comment: We've taken care of all the issues that were cited.

Inspected May 17, 2023

He-Xin

1744 S. Queen St., Spring Garden Township

(Initial inspection at opening of food facility)

Violations:

The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have hot water.
Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front counter area.
Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area.
No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

The restaurant was listed as in compliance on May 18, 2023 after a follow-up inspection.

Manager comment: The hot water heater broke, and it has been fixed.

Inspected May 17, 2023

McDonald's

2061 S. Queen St., York Township

(Emergency response inspection)

Violation:

Prep tables, counter table tops, and exposed food were contaminated with the fire suppression system chemicals and area is in need of cleaning.

Manager comment: A spark from an element on the electric fryer set off the fire suppression system while the inspector was at the establishment. The restaurant closed to clean everything up and then reopened. The inspector returned and did not find any violations.