The state inspected the following food establishments in Lancaster County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties using the FDA Model Food Code. Inspections are conducted regularly throughout the state, and results are posted as inspections are conducted. As noted by the Department of Agriculture, inspections are a “snapshot” of a particular day. Many violations are relatively minor and are fixed at the time of inspection.
Facilities with violations:
Booth #200 House of Cinn
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 other violation
- Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. +++CORRECTED+++
Booth 210 Argyle Cafe
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food facility does have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration, however they are not compatible for the sanitizer being used.
Booth 216 - 218 - 220 Queen's Creamery - Steak on a Stake - Cheese Steaks
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 low priority, 1 other violations
Low Priority: Observed a moderate accumulation of static grease on hood vents above cheesesteak griddle.
Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. OPERATOR is in process.
Booth 339 New Worlde Inn
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Observed large accumulation of ice build-up on condenser unit in freezer.
Booth 500 Scappi's
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed handwash sink at 3-bay warewashing area slowly draining.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for Quaternary Ammonia at the 3-bay sink.
Booth 523 Just Legges 2
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed handwash sink is draining slowly.
Bowmansville Travel Plaza
1350 Reading Tpke Bowmansville Rd., Bowmansville, PA 17507
Aug. 19, 2026
1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Assorted containers observed to have oily residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.
Low Priority: Three bay sink observed with oily residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Stopped use and cleaned.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
Cat's Meow
213 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 19, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Raw shelled eggs, several raw beef items, stored on same shelf above crab mixture and other soup and sauce mixtures in the walk-in cooler.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of Quaternary Ammonia at bar station of Chlorine at dishwasher station.
Moderate Priority: Observed several fans in prep area, blowing onto main line and prep stations, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Moderate Priority: BAR AREA
Observed soda gun rubber gasket to have heavy build-up of yellowish substance and was not clean to sight and touch.
FOOD PREP STATION
Observed rubber spatula and knife with old food residue stored with clean utensils.
BASEMENT
Observed ice machine to have black and orange mold/bacterial growth on deflector plate.Low Priority: Observed two (2) Food employees cooking at the main line, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers.
Low Priority: Observed several deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Dan's Bbq Mff3 (Stick Stand)
146 Hess Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566
Aug. 19, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed single-service, single-use silverware and plates stored in shed area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Observed squeeze bottle storage containers, in the grill area not labeled with the common name of the food.
Dimarias Pizza
759 Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
Aug. 18, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous and held whole pizza pies without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the service area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed scrubbing sponge in the sink. +++CORRECTED+++
Moderate Priority: Food facility does have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; however they are compromised and need to be replaced.
Low Priority: Observed several sauces, dressings, and condiments in squeeze bottles at Pizza Prep station that were not labeled. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 02/18/2025
El Cubano
33 Ranck Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602
Aug. 18, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of pest activity in kitchen/storage areas, but facility does have a pest control program.
Low Priority: Rear door to the outside, located in the Storage area of the food facility has torn screen at bottom of door and is also being propped open.
Farmer Boys Bbq
1402 Georgetown Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566
Aug. 19, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Old food residue and scrubbing sponge observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. +++CORRECTED+++
Fiorentino's Bar & Grill
500 Airport Rd., Lititz, PA 17543
Aug. 18, 2026
1 high priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: PATIO BAR
Observed Beer taps have not been cleaned at a frequency to prevent yellow/brown build-up.Low Priority: Food employees observed kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 12/26/2024, 8/12/2025Low Priority: Observed fan guards in walk-in cooler with black mold and floor fan at dishland area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of static dust. PREVIOUS VIOLATION
Halo's Eatery
301 Cherry St., Columbia, PA 17512
Aug. 19, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Observed single-service, single-use articles (napkins, and cups) stored in the restroom, a prohibited area.
Hong Kong Garden
1807 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Aug. 19, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of cockroach activity in the food preparation area, but facility does have a pest control program.
Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Nooner's Gourmet Italian Ice/ Cchd #1531
922 Hillcrest Dr., Kinzers, PA 17535
Aug. 17, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Seal wood below 3 compartment sink. Correct within 14 days.
Panera Bread #6083
839 E. Main St. Ste 100, Ephrata, PA 17522
Aug. 20, 2026
3 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
High Priority: Tea and soda dispensers in the front area were not clean to sight and touch.
High Priority: Multiple plastic food containers observed with splits or cracks that cannot be properly cleaned and pose a risk of contamination.
High Priority: Assorted deli items were held at 42-46 °F, in the open sandwich stations, rather than 41°F or below as required. The affected foods were voluntarily discarded. The set up procedures and temperature monitoring will be reviewed and corrected as needed.
Moderate Priority: Assorted containers on the storage and drying shelves were observed to have food and label residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.
Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Low Priority: Litter and debris on floor under and around equipment.
Low Priority: Observed clean food containers in dish washing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Low Priority: Cleaned food containers are stored in direct contact with shelves that are not cleaned routinely to prevent contamination.
Low Priority: Shelving and overhead structures above open food preparation units are not cleaned routinely to prevent contamination of the food items.
Parma Pizza & Grill
256 Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Aug. 17, 2026
1 high priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
Low Priority: Trash receptacle / waste handling unit outside does not have a tight-fitting lid or cover.
Presto! Fast Italian
2201B Strickler Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 19, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed raw ground beef thawing in a pool of water at the 3-bay sink with commercially packaged frozen pre-cooked shrimp and sausage crumbles.
TO BE DISCARDEDLow Priority: Food employee observed in serving area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 7/25/2025, 1/20/2026, 8/13/2026
Procopio's Pizza and Subs
2525 N. Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517
Aug. 19, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Plastic containers are not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Sort and discard damaged items.
Low Priority: Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish wash area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Red Barn Bakery
1402 Georgetown Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566
Aug. 19, 2026
1 other violation
- Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Rushi Petroleum
2270 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Aug. 17, 2026
3 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the quaternary ammonia in the 3-compartment sink.
Moderate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewashing area.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the warewashing area.
Samuel & Ruth Lapp
5341 White Oak Rd., Paradise, PA 17562
Aug. 17, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food facility does have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer
concentration, but they are for Quat sanitizer and facility is using Chlorine.
Sheetz #388
3101 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Aug. 18, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Food employee observed in the food preparation area, not wearing a beard cover.
Low Priority: Observed packages of milk stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Speckled Hen Coffee
141 E. Main St., Strasburg, PA 17579
Aug. 19, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: An open employee's beverage container was observed on prep area at the cook line.(CORRECTED)
Stauffers of Kissel Hill #71
945 E. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
Aug. 20, 2026
3 low priority violations
Low Priority: BAKERY DEPT
Observed a moderate accumulation of ice build-up on the condenser, the condenser coils, and walls and ceiling of walk-in freezer with potential to contaminate food.Low Priority: MAIN KITCHEN DEPT
Observed cooling food on speed racks in the walk-in cooler stored unwrapped overnight for processing the following day, leaving it exposed to potential contamination.Low Priority: PRODUCE DEPT
Observed food employees in production area wearing bracelets and watches on wrists. +++CORRECTED+++
Swashbuckler Brew Pub
2775 Lebanon Rd. Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Aug. 20, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Exhaust vent for the HVAC system is located in dishwashing area and can potentially contaminate food and equipment.
The Fry Shack Mff4 Zwe-7847
3326 White Oak, Quarryville, PA 17566
Aug. 19, 2026
1 other violation
- Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.