The following restaurants in Dauphin County were inspected between August 2nd and August 8th, violating Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations.
The inspections are supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before the inspectors leave.
PENN JERSEY MART
215 First St., Millersburg
Date: Aug. 7, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
–Deli sandwiches that are prepared and packaged by the facility are not properly labeled with a full statement of ingredients, including a clear reference to the inclusion of “big eight” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement.
– Observed insecticide (canned wasp spray) stored under the hand basin in the flush / food prep area and not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility.
SQUIRREL FARM
5415 Route 25, Gratz
Date: Aug. 7, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– The food facility has an employee who has a Certified Food Manager certificate. However, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
FIVE IRON BARBECUE
650 S. Harrisburg St., Steelton
Date: Aug. 6, 2020
Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– The employee’s beverage container was observed in the upright refrigerator in the kitchen area.
– About three small winged insects exit the holster to get the soda gun nozzle closest to the bar area hand basin.
HOP YARD
360 W. Main St., Middletown
Date: Aug. 6, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– The following foods were stored open and uncovered: raw hamburger patties in the lower area of the refrigerated sandwich maker in the kitchen; cooked chicken wings in walk-in refrigerator; various frozen products in the two door freezer near the ice maker.
– Watch raw chicken stored over soups on a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler.
– Observe a measuring bowl without a handle that is placed right in the flour of the flour container.
TRU FROM HILTON
204 Hillcrest Road, Hershey
Date: Aug. 6, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– The food facility does not keep the records required to certify food workers.
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NEW CHINA
436 E Main St., Middletown
Date: Aug. 5, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– Several raw animal foods were stored over ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
– Time instead of temperature used in the food facility to control ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food without written procedures or documentation to verify the disposal of food.
THE PANTRY CAFE IN THE HERSHEY STORY
63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey
Date: Aug. 4, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– Observed utensils and containers are washed in the front hand basin.
– The plumbing system is not in good condition. – The front preparation basin is closed due to a blockage. Observed rear hand basin not in use due to leakage evidenced by stains on the floor.
ABCO BOILER CORN RHINELAND
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– Counter tops are de-laminated and damaged by exposed raw wood surfaces and accumulation of residue.
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ABCO WURSTBURG GRILL
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– Seals on refrigeration equipment are damaged so they are not smooth and easy to clean.
LOFT 21
606 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: opening
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– Surfaces that do not come into contact with food are not cleaned regularly in order to prevent the accumulation of dirt and soil.
– The hand basins in bathrooms have temperatures over 140 degrees and must be lowered
– Old unused equipment stored in the area should be removed from the food facility.
MCDONALDS # 15858
4660 Lykens Valley Pike, Elizabethville
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Offenses:
– Observed a leak on the three-bay sink faucet.
– Observed damage (cracked vinyl / plastic) on the inside door of the ice machine.
– The hand wash basin in the food preparation area was blocked by a fan and was not accessible to employees at all times.
The following institutions had no violations
CHOCOLATE WORLD PATIO
101 Chocolate World Weg Hershey
Date: Aug. 7, 2020
Type: opening
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
BEAVER BEND
409 Pleasantview Road, Hummelstown
Date: Aug. 6, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
GRACE AROUND CHURCH
433 E Main St., Hummelstown
Date: Aug. 6, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
WENDY’S # 6423
801 Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown
Date: Aug. 5, 2020
Type: Follow-up
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
HISSHO SUSHI
2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
Date: Aug. 4, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
OYO HOTEL
1733 E Chocolate Ave., Hershey
Date: Aug. 4, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
TAIPEI CHINESE RESTAURANT
2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
Date: Aug. 4, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
ABCO KETTLE CORN-BOARDWALK
100 W Hersheypark Drive, Hershey
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
DOMINIC ROBERTO’S
2540 Walnut St., Harrisburg
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
G & T FUNCK ENTERPRISES
480 Bow Creek Road, Grantville
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: Complaint
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
GRATZ FOOD AND DAIRY
143 W Market St., Gratz
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: Follow-up
Compliance: Off
Offenses:
Not found
MIXED GRILL EXPRESS
100 W Hersheypark Drive, Hershey
Date: Aug. 3, 2020
Type: normal
Compliance: In
Offenses:
Not found
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