{"id":53632,"date":"2026-11-07T11:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T11:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/53632\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T11:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T11:29:18","slug":"pan-of-fish-uncovered-lebanon-county-restaurant-inspections-nov-7-2026-restaurant-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/53632\/","title":{"rendered":"Pan of fish uncovered: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, Nov. 7, 2026 | Restaurant Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.<\/p>\n<p>READ:\u00a0What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant?<\/p>\n<p>Jonestown \/ Hershey Ne Koa, 11 Lickdale Rd., Jonestown, October 30. Pass. Large amount of floor tile missing in kitchen exposing the wood underneath in front of the 3 bay sink. Hood filters with accumulation of grease dust, and debris not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation. Wall behind grill area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. These were 2nd repeat violation from 9\/17\/25.<\/p>\n<p>Mcdonald &#8216;s #32415, 28 Old Forge Rd., Jonestown, October 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n<p>Miller`s Restaurant, 2665 Rte 72, Jonestown, October 30. Pass. Several food items in the rear fridge by the back door and in the grill area are stored open with no covering. Interior of both microwaves a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Several areas of non-food contact surfaces (ceilings, walls, exterior of fridges) throughout kitchen not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Back door of kitchen was open and did not have a screen and a large gap.<\/p>\n<p>Pizza Town Ii, 2 Micro Dr., Jonestown, October 30. Pass. Hand sink does not have working cold water in the kitchen. Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The lights in the rear storage room and above dough mixer do not work.<\/p>\n<p>Uniontown Diner, 2651 State Route 72 N., Jonestown, October 30. Pass. Raw ground beef stored in same dish next to cooked ham in common equipment with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination. Food in the freezer area stored open with no covering. Food employees observed in the kitchen not wearing proper beard covers.<\/p>\n<p>Country Fare Restaurant, 498 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, October 28. Pass. Plastic lids cracked, split, and not easily cleaned. Removed from service. Exposed food preparation observed in prep area under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination. Hand sink in bakery not cleaned routinely through the day. Assorted containers and spatulas were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Myerstown Christian Fellowship, 59 Ramona Rd., Myerstown, October 28. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n<p>North China, 720-1 Jonestown Rd., Lebanon, Complaint, October 28. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n<p>Elco Hs, 180 Elco Dr., Myerstown, October 27. Pass. Eggs stored on the top shelf above other food items. This was corrected on site by removing to a bottom shelf.<\/p>\n<p>Elco Intermediate School, 100 Evergreen Dr., Myerstown, October 27. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n<p>Elco Ms, 60 Evergreen Dr., Myerstown, October 27. Pass. Food contact surface of cutting boards is not smooth, easily cleanable and\/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching.<\/p>\n<p>Jackson Elementary School, 558 W. Main Ave., Myerstown, October 27. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n<p>3j&#8217;s Coffee, mobile food facility Type 3, 200 Drescher Rd., Palmyra, Opening, October 26. Pass. Observed unsealed wood on back door, and along edge of serving counter shelf.<\/p>\n<p>Harper&#8217;s Tavern, 10486 Jonestown Rd., Annville, October 26. Pass. Observed dispensing utensils in both potato chips and bulk flour without handles. An employee&#8217;s beverage container was observed on the same shelf as the mixer, a food preparation area. +++CORRECTED+++. Food employees observed in production area, not wearing proper beard covers. Observed sheet pan of fish on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in either ladies or mens restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.<\/p>\n<p>Northside Es, 301 E. Spruce St., Palmyra, October 26. Pass. Toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.<\/p>\n<p>Palmyra Area High School, 1125 Park Dr., Palmyra, October 26. Pass. Toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.<\/p>\n<p>Palmyra Area Middle School, 50 W. Cherry St., Palmyra, October 26. Pass. Cut tomatoes food, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected.<\/p>\n<p>The Caffeination Station, 707 E. Broad St., Palmyra, Change of Owner, October 26. Pass. Women&#8217;s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Food employees observed in production area and coffee processing area, not wearing proper hair restraints. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. +++CORRECTED+++.<\/p>\n<p>U Sushi, 103 W. Main St., Annville, Change of Owner, October 26. Pass. Women&#8217;s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food Facility Person in Charge not able to produce records showing that raw or partially cooked ready to eat fish has been frozen by the facility or approved supplier as required, before use or sale.<\/p>\n<p>\n                Success! An email has been sent to  with a link to confirm list signup.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                Error! There was an error processing your request.\n            <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ:\u00a0What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Jonestown \/ Hershey Ne Koa, 11 Lickdale Rd., Jonestown, October 30. Pass. 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