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:
Burger King #8833
1298 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Sept. 23, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: The dining area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Observed webbing in the corners of the windows.
Casa Huerta (Tfs 3) @ Ephrata Fair
9 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
Sept. 22, 2026
2 high priority violations
High Priority: The Cambro used for hand washing is not equipped with a lever that can be flipped so staff can wash both hands at the same time.
High Priority: Sliced tomatoes and Chorizo were held at 46 and 48°F respectively, in the Bain Marie, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Columbia Family Restaurant at Prospect
3985 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512
Sept. 24, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (eggs) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
Moderate Priority: Working containers in the wait-station, used for storing rubbing alcohol taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
Moderate Priority: Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (salsas, pork chops, soups) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, are not being date marked.
Low Priority: Employee food observed stored above and intermingled with food for the business, rather than in a designated area on a bottom shelf.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting boards (red and green) not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Grocery Outlet
2108 Spring Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Sept. 22, 2026
1 other violation
- Other: Observed gnats in the produce section, facility has pest control.
Harvest Lancaster
1573 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Sept. 25, 2026
3 high priority, 5 moderate priority, 9 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed raw beef stored above raw fish in the walk-in cooler.
High Priority: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher in the kitchen and at the bar was 10ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required.
High Priority: Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hands, wipe gloved hands on soiled apron, then handle ready-to-eat rolls.
Observed many employees wiping their gloved hands on their aprons and on towels.Moderate Priority: Observed old food residue inside the dicer and inside plastic food containers.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink at the front cookline and at the bar.
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.
Moderate Priority: Food Facility Person in Charge not able to produce records showing that raw or ready to eat fish has been frozen by the facility or approved supplier as required, before use or sale.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the chlorine bleach in the mechanical dishwashers.
Low Priority: Observed black static dust on the fan guards inside two walk-in coolers.
Observed a carbon buildup on the fume hood above the grill.Low Priority: Food employees observed throughout the food preparation and cookline, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Low Priority: An employee's open beverage container (one can and one bottle) was observed on a shelf in the food preparation area.
Low Priority: Observed boxes of kale and celery stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Low Priority: Observed wiping cloths being used for multiple tasks, wiping food spills, working with raw animal foods, etc.
Low Priority: Unwrapped and unprotected single use straws stored in the customer area.
Low Priority: Food employee personal belongings (bottle of supplements at the bar and a container of lip oil on a shelf over a food prep table in the back food prep area), although lockers are provided.
Low Priority: Tuna, vacuum packed and received frozen located in the walk-in cooler completely thawed and still in original packaging without first being opened and exposed to the atmosphere.
Low Priority: Food employees observed at the cookline to the far right, wearing a bracelet and watch.
Hong Kong Garden
1807 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Sept. 23, 2026
1 high priority, 3 low priority violations
High Priority: Pork bun and cooked chicken were held at 47 and 48°F, in the "drawer-style cooler", rather than 41°F or below as required. The condenser was frozen over. Food was moved to the walk-in cooler.
Low Priority: Observed webbing and gnats in the employee restroom. The inside of the mop sink is extremely dirty.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed food, grease buildup, and debris between the wok area and the stove, and at the steam table.
Low Priority: Mushrooms observed being stored in boxes that held raw chicken.
Little Greek House Tfs 3 @ Ephrata Fair
Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522
Sept. 22, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority, 2 other violations
High Priority: Sliced tomatoes were held at 48°F, in the Bain Marie unit, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Low Priority: Food employee observed in the food prep area, not wearing a beard cover.
Other: Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.
Other: Food facility has an employee that has taken a food safety training course; however, it is not the course for managers.
Mcdonald's # 7641
1788 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512
Sept. 21, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food Employee observed working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and / or artificial fingernails.
Rajun Cajun (Tfs 3) @ Ephrata Fair
122 Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
Sept. 23, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Chicken was held at 105-130 °F, removed and reheated.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
Rothsville Mini Market
2102 Main St., Lititz, PA 17543
Sept. 24, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Observed beverage glides, in the sales floor cooler area, with old food residue and soil accumulation.
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy Dr., East Earl, PA 17519
Sept. 23, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Food contact surfaces of drink cups were not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Removed.
Subway
1625 S. Market, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Sept. 25, 2026
3 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed food employee in food production area, wearing bracelet on wrist. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Mops are not being hung to air dry. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 06/04/2026
Low Priority: Observed public restroom toilets not being cleaned as often as necessary to keep them sanitary. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS 06/11/2026, 06/04/2026
The Pancake Farm Restaurant
608 Richmond Dr. Ste 109, Lancaster, PA 17601
Sept. 21, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water leaking at the drainpipe of the handwash sink in the back.
Moderate Priority: Observed a black and tan residue on the deflector plate of the ice maker.
Low Priority: An employee's open beverage container was observed on a food preparation table in the kitchen.
Low Priority: Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #264
4 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
Sept. 24, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Observed soda station with an accumulation of food residue on non-food contact surfaces.
Two Cousins Pizza
112 Townsedge Dr., Quarryville, PA 17566
Sept. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority, 2 low priority, 1 other violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; however they are expired and should be relaced.
Low Priority: Observed chipping, peeling paint on wall at and around prep table and pizza oven.
Low Priority: Observed several squeeze bottles of assorted sauces, oils, and water above the cooks' line not labelled with the contents.
Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Willow Street Restaurant
2601 Willow St. Pike, Willow St., PA 17584
Sept. 23, 2026
1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed a pinkish biofilm on the edge of the deflector plate of the ice machine located in the basement.
Low Priority: Observed no sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in Men's restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Low Priority: Observed several bulk salad bar containers with ramekins used for scooping instead of utensils with handles kept above the food line. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Observed employee clothing and personal effects hanging in food preparation areas other than designated employee locker space. +++CORRECTED+++
Facilities with no violations:
A & J's Bbq Shack Mff3 Xsb5265, 3027 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird In Hand, PA 17505, on Sept. 23, 2026
Akron Lions Club (Tfs Type 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Auntie Anne's #213, 2034 Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 23, 2026
Bb's Grocery Outlet, 569 Camargo Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566, on Sept. 24, 2026
Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, on Sept. 25, 2026
Big Back Burgers Mff3, 333 N. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Caruso's Italian Restaurant, 2933 Willow St. Pike, Willow St., PA 17584, on Sept. 23, 2026
Chillin Cookies, 12 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Cj's Ephrata Pizza (Tfs Type 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Duck Donuts, 2097 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, on Sept. 25, 2026
Dunkin Donuts # 363404, 28 Quarry Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 24, 2026
East Cocalico Lions (Tfs Type 3) @Ephrata Fair, Ehprata Fair, Epharta, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
East High Street Elementary, 800 E. High St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, on Sept. 25, 2026
Ecob Youth Milkshake Trailer @Ephrata Fair Tfs 3, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Ephrata Area Republican Committee (Tfs Type 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Ephrata Farmers Day Association at Ephrata Fair, 409 Vine St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Festival Foods (Tfs Type 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Friends of the Ephrata Police Foundation (Tfs 2 ) @ Ephrata Fair, Main, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Giant Food #6065, 1360 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, on Sept. 23, 2026
Giant Food Store #6548, 106 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 24, 2026
Grocery Outlet, 1951 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 22, 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbia Downtown, 12 N. Second St., Columbia, PA 17512, on Sept. 21, 2026
Herr Milkshakes (Tfs 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Lancaster Ctc, 432 Old Market St., Mount Joy, PA 17552, on Sept. 25, 2026
Lancaster Mushroom@ Lititz Farmers Market, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz, PA 17543, on Sept. 24, 2026
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, 554 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17601, on Sept. 21, 2026
Landis Run Intermediate, 25 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17606, on Sept. 25, 2026
Lemonology by April (Tfs 3) @ Ephrata Fair, 19 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Leola Es, 11 School Dr., Leola, PA 17540, on Sept. 24, 2026
Lord's Fair Share (Tfs Type 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Mama D's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (2) Tfs 3 @ Ephrata Fair, State St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Mama D's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (Tfs 3) @ Ephrata Fair, State St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Manheim Twp Hs, Box 5134, Lancaster, PA 17606, on Sept. 25, 2026
Manheim Twp Ms, 155 School Rd., Lancaster, PA 17606, on Sept. 25, 2026
Mccaskey High School Cafeteria, 1020 Lehigh Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 21, 2026
Memorial United Methodist, 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville, PA 17566, on Sept. 22, 2026
Noches De Cancun, 548 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 25, 2026
Pequea Valley Sportsman Association, 195 Rawlingsville Rd., Willow St., PA 17584, on Sept. 23, 2026
Rad-Ish (Mff4), 73 Reagan Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Sam's Ny Style Pizza, 2 State St., Quarryville, PA 17566, on Sept. 22, 2026
Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Brge Rd., Ronks, PA 17572, on Sept. 23, 2026
Smoketown Es, 500 Mt. Sidney, Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 24, 2026
Solanco Hs, 585 Solanco Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566, on Sept. 22, 2026
St Catherine of Siena Church, 955 Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville, PA 17566, on Sept. 22, 2026
Stone's Popcorn (Tfs Type 3) @ Ephrata Fair, Ephrata Fair, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
Sweet Crunch Tanghulu (Tfs 3) @Ephrata Fair, 19 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 22, 2026
The Rolling Pretzel Mff3 Xpn-5793, 12 Fernwood Rd., Paradise, PA 17562, on Sept. 24, 2026
The Whisk Cafe, 98 Masonic Dr. Ste 102, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, on Sept. 25, 2026
Wired Cup Cafe, 440 N. Reading Rd. Unit B, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 24, 2026
Zimmering Bbq Co Mff4, 1158 Main St., Akron, PA 17501, on Sept. 22, 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.
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