Black moldlike substance on ice machine interior: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, April 2, 2025 | Dauphin County Restaurant Inspections | lancasteronline.com

Apr 02, 2025

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

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Harbour House Crabs, 1752 Highland St. Harrisburg, March 21. Pass. No violations.

Fink Elementary School, 150 N. Race St. Middletown, March 20. Pass. exterior door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Great American Bagel, 1 Terminal Dr. Middletown, Opening, March 20. Pass. No violations.

M&D Grocery Store Corporation, 2200 N. 6th St. Harrisburg, Opening, March 20. Pass. The Food Facility Operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Expired baby formula on site...and short dated (5/25) on shelf.... discarded. Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the deli cold hold. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food (Empanadas). Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in equipment. Hood system is not adequate to remove heat and/or grease, as evidenced by condensate and/or grease collecting on the walls, ceilings, and fixtures. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The handwash sink located in the bathroom does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Lights are not working in hood area. Improper locks and no door knob on bathroom door. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bathroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. Toilet seat broken Cleaning needed.

Middletown High School, 1155 N. Union St. Middletown, March 20. Pass. No violations.

Seven Sorrows BVM School, Race & Conewago St. Middletown, March 20. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca St. Harrisburg, March 20. Pass. Food Facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment manual warewashing equipment. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Trash receptacle/waste handling unit outside does not have a tight-fitting lid or cover (lady bathroom). No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen and restrooms area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Bagel Lovers, Inc., 2237 Paxton Church Rd. Harrisburg, March 19. Pass. No violations.

Giovanni's Pizza, 4801 Derry St. Harrisburg, March 19. Pass. Employee items observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected on-site.

Lower Dauphin High School, 201 S. Hanover St. Hummelstown, March 19. Pass. No violations.

Lower Dauphin Middle School, 251 Quarry Rd. Hummelstown, March 19. Pass. observed floor tiles pulling away from the outside wall of the walk-in cooler and freezer causing a large gap that is not easily cleanable.

Munal Express Store, 5590 Derry St. Harrisburg, March 19. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. In-house packaged beef and goat not labeled with the name of the product. Product was observed in the upright refrigerated unit in the front of the salesfloor and in two rolling freezers in front of the meat service counter. Observed the three-compartment sink in the meat prep area not easily accessible due to equipment being stored in front of the unit. Observed knives stored on the magnetic knife holder in the meat prep area with visible food residue and were otherwise unclean to sight and touch. Observed the ice machine with a visible black moldlike substance on the interior as well as old food residue and debris on the interior lid and gaskets. Knives and cutting boards are not being cleaned before using with different types of raw animal-derived foods. Observed knives and utensils used to cut and process fish, pork and beef without being cleaned between species. Observed utensils used to process fresh goat being used to descale/process fresh whole fish in the meat prep area. Educated operator on proper utensil usage/cleaning and sanitizing between animal species. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed the following: Heavy animal residue on the interior of the service meat case; Animal residue on the sliding glass doors, door channels and top of the service meat case. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Paper towel dispenser observed empty at the handwash sink in the meat prep area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the meat prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Broken and unused equipment observed being stored in the rear exterior of the facility and needs removed. Meat prep area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Observed old food residue, dirt and animal processing residue on the floor, walls and ceiling of the meat prep area.

Nye Elementary School, 200 S. John St. Hummelstown, March 19. Pass. Observed static dust on celling vents and vents in walk in cooler.

Santo's Pizza, 2019 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, March 19. Pass. No violations.

Underdog Sports Bar and Grill, 3100 Paxton St. Harrisburg, March 19. Pass. Observed an in-use knife being stored between the table edge and the wall at the rear stromboli prep table in the food prep area. Corrected on-site. Observed wet wiping cloths on the bain-marie unit on the fry line not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed vinyl lining adhered to the bottom shelf of the stromboli prep table with duct tape which is an absorbent material that is not easily cleanable. Coached operator on proper materials to be used as a shelf lining. Observed a bread knife on the bain-marie unit in the fry area with a broken handle that was repaired with duct tape. Knife disposed of/corrected on-site. Observed the following: Can opener located on the rear food prep table in the food prep area with a food residue on the blade; Soda gun nozzle behind the bar service area with a build-up of old syrup residue Corrected on site. Observed bottom shelves of the prep tables in the food prep area being covered in aluminum foil which had visible food residue and grease. Floor of the walk-in cooler in the food prep area observed with a damaged floor that is not easily cleanable. Observed the paper towel dispenser empty behind the bar serving area. Corrected on-site.

Urban Revolution Hospitality LLC, 1500 N. 6th St. Harrisburg, Opening, March 19. Pass. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all equipment. Air vents throughout establishment in need of cleaning.

Deutscher Quartet Club, 601 603 S. Front St. Steelton, March 18. Pass. Observed duct tape used to seal/repair the area around the electrical junction box directly behind the food prep table in the food prep area. The taped area is subject to food and food residue splash-back and is not an easily cleanable surface. Educated and discussed proper repair methods with operator. Sponges observed in the dish area being used to clean food contact surfaces. Corrected on-site and educated operator on proper dishwashing techniques, sponges disposed of. Can opener in the food prep area observed with food residue on the blade. Corrected on-site. Observed the holder for the soda gun behind the bar area with a build-up of old syrup residue.

Edible Arrangements, 712 Colonial Rd. Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. Food ingredients (Chocolate chips and white chocolate chips) storage containers, in the kitchen area, is not labeled with the common name of the food.

Gennaro Pizza, 2810 Paxton St. Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. Observed raw chicken being stored above RTE pizza sauce and green peppers in the upright refrigerated unit in the food prep area. Corrected on-site. Sponges observed in the dish area being used to clean food contact surfaces. Educated operator on proper cleaning techniques and corrected on-site. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Directed operator where to purchase appropriate quaternary ammonium test strips.

Jersey Mike's Subs, 2057 Eg Dr. Unit 200, Harrisburg, Complaint, March 18. Pass. No violations.

Namaste Grocery 1, 4800 Derry St. Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles in the rear of the store that need replaced.

Residence Inn Harrisburg, 4480 Lewis Road Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. Observed scrambled eggs at the customer self-serve area being held at 120 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Reheated and corrected on-site.

Sara Lindemuth Elementary School, 1201 N. Progress Ave. Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. No violations.

Susquehanna Twp. Middle School, 801 Wood St. Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. Observed one pint of milk stored in the ice cubes of the ice making machine thus cross contaminating ice cubes with the bottom container. Manager removed pint container from the ice machine.

Susquehanna Twp. Senior High School, 3500 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, March 18. Pass. No violations.

Alva Hotel & Restaurant, 19 S. 4th St. Harrisburg, March 17. Pass. No violations.

Boba Sensei, mobile food facility Type 3, 749 Middletown Rd. Hummelstown, March 17. Pass. No violations.

Lawnton Elementary School, 4400 Franklin St. Harrisburg, March 17. Pass. No violations.

Rutherford Elementary School, 6500 Clearfield St. Harrisburg, March 17. Pass. No violations.

Soul Lotta Empanadas, mobile food facility Type , 209 Kelker St. Harrisburg, Opening, March 17. Pass. No violations.

Subway, 2257 Paxton Church Rd. Harrisburg, March 17. Pass. No violations.

Thomas Holtzman Elementary School, 1910 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, March 17. Pass. No violations.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection repor…

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection repor…

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection repor…

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection repor…

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