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:
Aangan
600 Richmond Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601
July 27, 2026
3 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed a working container of soap stored directly on top of rice puffs on the storage rack.
Observed food equipment stored on and near containers of bleach sanitizer in the back storage area.High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water leaking at the drainpipe beneath the 3-compartment sink.
High Priority: Assorted food in the small cooling units and in the walk-in cooler, stored open with no covering.
Moderate Priority: Observed old food residue and grease on two knives, large and small plastic food containers, and a pizza cutter, stored as clean on the magnetic strip.
Observed heavy accumulation of a pink and black residue inside the ice maker.Moderate Priority: Working containers in the dish washing area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
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: Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in dish washing area.
Low Priority: Food facility is reusing plastic containers, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article.
Food facility is reusing plastic to-go bags for storing food rather than a food-grade container.
Food facility is reusing plastic containers rather than a scoop with a handle in bulk food items.
Auntie Annes #316@ Dutchwonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602
July 27, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water leaking at the drain line of the handwash sink.
Breakaway Farms
2446 Valley View Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552
July 29, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in processing area, not wearing proper beard covers. +++CORRECTED+++
Casa Huerta
9 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
July 27, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Repackaged bulk items not labeled with the ingredients.
Chesapeake Crab Connection Inc
2834 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
July 28, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for quaternary ammonia.
Moderate Priority: Old food residue observed on the potato dicer.
Low Priority: Observed bags of potatoes stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Coffeeco Ephrata
101 Larkspur Ln., Ephrata, PA 17522
July 28, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Several food containers on drying shelf were observed to have food and label glue residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.
Comfort Inn Lancaster County
3903 Abel Dr., Columbia, PA 17512
July 28, 2026
2 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
High Priority: A working container of cleaner was stored on the same shelf with equipment, in the kitchen. PRIOR VIOLATION 09/17/2025
High Priority: Facility has no approved sanitizer available for sanitizing food equipment and utensils. PRIOR VIOLATION 09/23/2025
Moderate Priority: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of cockroach activity in the kitchen. Observed six live cockroaches (at coffee prep table, on floor near the refrigerator).
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: Observed single-service, single-use articles (cups, plasticware) stored in the storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
Other: Food Facility has a certified food employee, but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation, as evidenced by an inability to talk with the certified food employee during this inspection.
Farmersville Auction
33 N. Farmersville Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
July 28, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Food preparation in the back room is exposed to potential contamination from dripping overhead condensation. Moved, but shielding will be needed.
Greenfield Restaurant
595 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
July 28, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Facility has an irreversible registering thermometer for monitoring the final rinse temperature of the high temperature mechanical dishwasher; however, is unsure how to operate it to hold the highest temperature. The dishwasher is achieving the sanitizing temperature as it was checked with the inspector's thermal labels.
Moderate Priority: Old food residue observed on the blade of the can opener.
Observed pink and white residue on the deflector plate of the ice maker.Low Priority: Hood system is not adequate to remove heat and/or grease, as evidenced by condensate and/or grease collecting on the fixtures above the cooking area.
Heritage Hotel / Loxley's Restaurant & Bar
500 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
July 27, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: The door of the freezer and the walk-in cooler are in disrepair, the freezer door no longer closes completely causing ice to form on items stored inside.
Little Caesars
1643 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602
July 28, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats.
Little Caesars 380410
1111 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522
July 27, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Shelving above sink used for drying food containers are not clean to sight and touch, allowing for contamination of the food contact items.
Low Priority: Observed clean food containers stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Mission Bbq
2002 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
July 27, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed a working container of cleaner, being stored on a food preparation area.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the front food preparation area was blocked by a large trashcan, a sanitizer bucket, and tape and not accessible at all times for employee use.
Moderate Priority: Food facility has thermal labels for monitoring the rinse temperature of the high-temp dishwasher; however, the labels are not reacting to the high temperature. The dishwasher is reaching the sanitizing temperature as verified with the Inspector's thermal labels.
Moderate Priority: Observed a metal scouring pad in the handwash sink in the front food preparation area indicating uses other than hand washing.
Low Priority: An employee's open beverage container was observed on a food preparation table and on a shelf above single-use items.
Low Priority: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front food preparation area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Momo and Boba Express - Mff3
117 Joseph Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603
July 28, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Raw shell eggs observed stored above bbq sauce and juice in the reach-in cooler.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of quaternary ammonia.
Mt Joy Family Restaurant & Diner
307 W. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
July 27, 2026
1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in bain marie.
Low Priority: Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Trash receptacle / waste handling unit outside does not have a tight-fitting lid or cover.
Low Priority: Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Old Country & More Restaurant
2419 Willow St. Pike, Willow St., PA 17584
July 29, 2026
1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; however they are expired and should be replaced.
Low Priority: Observed static grease on the fan grate of walk in cooler condenser unit.
Low Priority: Observed wet wiping cloths in production area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. +++CORRECTED+++
Phantom Power
121 W. Frederick St., Millersville, PA 17551
July 29, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink. This was CORRECTED onsite on 7/29/2026.
Moderate Priority: Black residue was observed on the inside of the ice maker. This was CORRECTED onsite on 7/29/2026.
Picasso Pizza
1704 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
July 29, 2026
5 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed a residue buildup inside the soda nozzles.
Moderate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food preparation area.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area.
Moderate Priority: Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (noodles, penne) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and the sandwich coolers, are not being date marked.
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (ham, turkey), located in the reach-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened.
Low Priority: Owner observed preparing pizza, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
Roma Pizza Restaurant
15 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
July 27, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk in box, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Royal Farms #260
206 Rohrerstown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603
July 27, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Cheese was held at 108°F, in the cheese dispenser, rather than 135°F or above as required.
Moderate Priority: Observed old food residue inside the potato slicer.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back area near the 3-compartment sink.
Moderate Priority: Bags of gravy observed thawing in standing water, which is not an approved thawing method.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed old grease and food debris on floor beneath the broilers, on the sides of the broilers, static dust (flour) on the light fixtures, black static dust on the vents above the 3-compartment sink, observed grease buildup on the racks above the 3-compartment sink, buildup observed on the cheese dispenser, and on the handwash sink near the bags of flour.
Low Priority: An employee's open beverage container was observed on a rack with a bank of sodas.
Scratch Bakes Cafe Brownstown
4250 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522
July 28, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Assorted items in baine marie food were held at 42-45 °F, rather than 41°F or below as required. All affected food was voluntarily discarded. The unit will be evaluated and serviced as needed.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area.
Low Priority: Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
Sharkey's Grill/Staff Center@Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602
July 27, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Two fryer baskets, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.(CORRECTED)
Steven Dale's Pizzeria & Deli
5997 Main St., East Petersburg, PA 17520
July 29, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed interior of microwave, in prep area, with an accumulation of food residue not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil.
Low Priority: Observed surfaces under the flat top and floor under fryer not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Sugar Bowl
9 Normal Ave., Millersville, PA 17551
July 29, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Fan guards in walk in cooler had a build up of dust.
Low Priority: Large amount of build up around the nozzles of the fountain soda dispenser was observed.
Today's Pizza
933 E. Main, Mount Joy, PA 17552
July 28, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Food employees observed in pizza prep and cooking area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
Low Priority: Food Employee observed eating or tasting food in the pizza oven area. +++CORRECTED+++
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
2201 Strickler Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
July 29, 2026
2 high priority violations
High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed faucet leaking at the front dump sink and front handwashing station.
High Priority: Observed smoothie prep area several dry ingredient containers and ice storage container stored open with no covering.
CORRECTED
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
848 E. Main St. Ste 300, Ephrata, PA 17522
July 27, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Containers on drying shelf were 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 frequently throughout the day.
Two Cousins Pizza Family Restaurant
4207 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522
July 28, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Food in baine marie was held at 51-55 °F, rather than 41°F or below as required. All food was voluntarily discarded. The unit will be evaluated and repaired as needed.
Moderate Priority: Observed live and dead cockroaches in facility. CORRECTED
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Yang's Restaurant
1232 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
July 29, 2026
1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Old food residue observed on 3 cleavers stored on the magnetic strip.
Low Priority: Observed carbon buildup on the fume hood.
Low Priority: Observed egg rolls stored on paper bag clipping for drainage, rather than on a clean sanitized surface.
Low Priority: An employee's open beverage container (bottle) was observed on a table with food at the cookline.
Facilities with no violations:
Auntie Annes #316A Monarail @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Bailey's Bake Shoppe, 6 Beaver Valley, Willow St., PA 17584, on July 29, 2026
Breakaway Farms Mff3 Xjx 8069, 2446 Valley View Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552, on July 29, 2026
Bucky's Kettle Corn Mff3 Xps 9386, 1469 Lancaster Est, Manheim, PA 17545, on July 29, 2026
Caruso's Italian Restaurant, 2036 Main St., Rothsville, PA 17543, on July 28, 2026
Costco, 1875 Hempstead Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, on July 27, 2026
Courtyard Creamery @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Denver Gas & Food Mart, 2194 N. Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517, on July 27, 2026
Dragons Fire Bbq & Brew @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Dukes Pitstop @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
E & E Diner, 3068 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545, on July 30, 2026
Enchanted Eats @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Esh's Grocery & Deli, 103 Carriage Dr., Gordonville, PA 17529, on July 28, 2026
Exit Snacks @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Garden Spot Fire Rescue - Blue Ball Trailer (Mff 4), 339 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557, on July 29, 2026
Garden Spot Fire Rescue New Holland, 339 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557, on July 29, 2026
Gene's Family Beef Mff3, 2157 W. Rte 897, Denver, PA 17517, on July 27, 2026
Harvest Lane Farm, LLC, 851 Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543, on July 28, 2026
Jay Truck 1 Mff4 Zbg 0585, 1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, on July 28, 2026
Lagoon Dots @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Lynn and Gray Coffee Co, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603, on July 31, 2026
Millstream Eatery@Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Olde Heritage Root Beer, 3217B Old Philadelphia Pike, Ronks, PA 17572, on July 29, 2026
P. F. Chang's, 1577 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, on July 29, 2026
Penleys/Dukes Dogs @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Potato Patch @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Rally Refreshments @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Ritas Italian Ice and Frozen Custard @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Royal Rooster @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Sir Sweets a Lot @ Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on July 27, 2026
Skip's Chicken, 11 W. Main St., Strasburg, PA 17579, on July 28, 2026
Smucker's Meats Retail Store, 735 Pinkerton Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552, on July 27, 2026
Taste of Home Catering, 1909 Cloverleaf Mnr, Mount Joy, PA 17552, on July 27, 2026
The Twisted Spoon at Central Market, 2 W. Grant St., Lancaster, PA 17603, on July 28, 2026
Turkey Hill #27, 870 Manor St., Lancaster, PA 17603, on July 28, 2026
Willow Street Distributors, 2958 Willow St. Pike, Willow St., PA 17584, on July 29, 2026
This post was automatically generated with data from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s database of Food Safety Inspections for Retail Facilities. We have also labeled violations as high, moderate, or low priority. These categories align directly with priority levels identified in the FDA Food Code: Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core.
Priority items contribute directly to the elimination, prevention, or reduction to an acceptable level of hazards associated with foodborne illness or injury, such as handwashing, food handling, and temperature control, or other direct food contamination threats, such as rodents or pests. We noted violations of priority items as high priority.
Priority foundation items support, facilitate, or enable control of risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury, such as personnel training, labeling, and record-keeping. We noted violations of priority foundation items as moderate priority.
Core items usually relate to standard operating procedures, facility structures, equipment design, or general maintenance. We noted violations of core items as low priority.
To read the full inspection reports, you can visit: pafoodsafety.pa.gov/web/inspection/publicinspectionsearch.aspx