Mouse found in glue trap; droppings seen on storage shelf: Dauphin County restaurant inspections

Restaurant inspections

Restaurant inspections. (Shutterstock illustration)

The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Nov. 15-21.

Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.

EXCEL OIL

4660 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Change of Owner

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Evidence of mice in facility: droppings on storage shelves and one mouse found on glue trap.

GRATZ FOOD AND DELI

143 W Market St., Gratz

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: Type 3 Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the food preparation area to remind food employees to wash their hands. **corrected**

SMUCKER’S SOFT PRETZELS

5415 Route 25 Po Box 575 Gratz

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Sliced deli ham and cheese, located in the facility’s upright refrigerator, are not being date marked.
  • Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

THE ICE CREAM PARLOR

5415 Route 25 Po Box 575 Gratz

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: RegularCompliance: In

Violations:

  • Observed ice cream dippers being staged in stagnant water between uses.
  • Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

HANK’S SMOKIN HOT BBQ & CATERING COMPANY

4686 State Route 209 Ste 2 Elizabethville

Date: Nov. 19, 2020

Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Ceiling tiles in the food preparation area to the rear of the facility and at the front entryway need replaced.

MARCO POLO GARDEN

4071 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 19, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Litter and debris on floor under equipment.
  • Non-food contact surfaces, such as handles and shelves, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

THE POUR HOUSE ON DERRY

6200 Derry St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 19, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Observed clean containers in stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
  • Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.

AMERICAN LEGION POST #239

123 W Market St., Williamstown

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
  • A temperature measuring device for measuring ware-washing wash and sanitizing water temperatures is not available.

INFINITOS #6

4239 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Observed microwave ovens in prep area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on inside non-food contact surfaces.
  • Stainless steel containers on storage shelf have signs of food residue.

MIDTOWN PIZZA

442 E Main St., Middletown

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Observed an accumulation of webbing on and around the cotwo tank, located at the rear of the facility.

RIKOS POLLOS AND GRILL

1665 S Cameron St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Exposed food preparation observed in front area under dirty fume hood return air ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination.
  • Mixing bowls on storage shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

TROEG’S BEER GARDEN

Hershey Park Drive, Hershey

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Raw wood is used to support drain line for tasting bar dishwashing unit.

PSU MSH MED CENTER MORRISON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

500 University Drive, Hershey

Date: Nov. 17, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • An open employee’s beverage container was observed in pizza prep area.
  • Observed clean food equipment stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying.

SMOKED BAR & GRILL

1201 W Chocolate Ave., Hummelstown

Date: Nov. 17, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Observed vacuum-packed tuna and salmon not removed from ROP package at the start of the thawing process.
  • Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect activity in bar area. Observed six live small winged flies at bar.
  • Observed pulled pork product on steam table held at 105 F
  • Fan guards and shelving units in walk-in cooler have residue accumulations.

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #11253

2023a Linglestown Road, Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations:

  • Observed numerous food items stored directly on the floor.
  • Observed a significant air gap at the bottom of the rear external door. This needs to be corrected within one month because of pest prevention.
  • Observed dried food residue on floor in numerous places of the retail display area.
  • Observed front door propped open. Manager claims the door is broken and can not be closed and opened repetitively. This door needs to be repaired as soon as possible to ensure protection of food from pest and contamination.
  • Observed crude and debris on the bottom shelf of refrigerator and a freezer.
restaurant inspection

The following establishments had no violations

AUNT B’S

5415 Route 25 Gratz

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

HAZARD’S DISTILLERY @ OPEN AIR MARKET

2300 N Cameron St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

K. SCHLEGEL FRUIT FARM @OPEN AIR MARKET

2301 N Cameron St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

MENDEZ TACO STAND

5415 Route 25 Gratz

Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

SCHIANO’S

317 Union St., Millersburg

Date: Nov. 19, 2020

Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

WARD OF HEALTH

1233 N 3rd St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 19, 2020

Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

HOTEL INDIGO

765 Eisenhower Blvd., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 18, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

DAYS INN HARRISBURG NORTH

3919 N Front St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 17, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

HIDDEN STILL MFF TYPE 4

515 W Chocolate ( Rear ) Ave., Bldg, B Hershey

Date: Nov. 17, 2020

Type: Opening

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

LOVING HANDZ

3549 N 6th St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 17, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

ROCKVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4386 N 6th St., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 17, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

CAFÉ DOWN UNDER

4401 Deer Path Road, Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

FOUNDERS HALL ( SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

801 Spartan Lane, Hershey

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

HARTMAN SUPPLY CENTER ( CENTRAL KITCHEN)

2000 Bachmanville Road, Hershey

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

HEALTH CENTER MHS

901 Homestead Lane, Hershey

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

JASMINE ASIAN CUISINE

777 Middletown Road, Unit 761 Hummelstown

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Follow-up

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

MEMORIAL HALL ( ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

901 Homestead Lane, Hershey

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

SARA LINDEMUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1201 N Progress Ave., Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

THOMAS HOLTZMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1910 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg

Date: Nov. 16, 2020

Type: Regular

Compliance: In

Violations: None found

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