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:
American Bar & Grill
1081 N. Plum St., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 5, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed the 3-compartment sink leaking beneath the "sanitizing" bowl.
Moderate Priority: Observed old food residue on the blade of the slicer.
Moderate Priority: Observed (ROP) reduced-oxygen packaged tuna and salmon thawed in unopened packages in the triple-door cooler and the walk-in cooler.
Moderate Priority: Observed black static dust on the portable fan, the air-conditioner, and the wall above the air-conditioner.
Low Priority: Observed old food residue and grease buildup beneath the cookline, fryers, and the cooling units.
Caruso's
3545 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 7, 2026
1 high priority, 7 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
High Priority: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required.
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (sausage and roast beef), located in the reach-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
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: Prepackaged tiramisu and chocolate cake are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, distributed by statement.
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged tiramisu and chocolate cake are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 9" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of chlorine in the low-temp mechanical dishwasher.
Moderate Priority: Static dust observed on the side of the exhaust of the pizza oven, on the storage racks above the pizza cooler, and on the fan guards of the walk-in cooler.
Moderate Priority: Food employees were unable to properly wash their hands, the water to the handwash sink in the kitchen was turned off.
Low Priority: Observed in-use spatulas stored between table edges, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
Low Priority: Observed single-service, single-use articles (pizza boxes) stored in the front, directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in the food preparation area, not wearing beard covers.
Low Priority: Observed residue buildup on and under these areas: beneath the 3-compartment sink, on the outside of the reach-in cooler near the pizza making area, under the mechanical dishwasher, in the back near the ice maker, and behind reach-in coolers. Observed standing, murky, water on the floor near the "side door" and near the water heater.
Chickies Rock Moose Lodge #307
219 Locust St., Columbia, PA 17512
Oct. 5, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (hot dogs), located in the reach-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Moderate Priority: Static dust observed on the fume hood.
China Moon
1067 Sharp Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Raw chicken was stored above other foods in the walk in box.
Moderate Priority: Large white food containers were observed to have food residue around the rims and were not clean to sight and touch.
Dunkin Donuts
2006 Miller Rd., East Petersburg, PA 17520
Oct. 8, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 other violations
Moderate Priority: Observed the handwash sink to be filthy, indicating uses other than handwashing.
Observed handwash sink blocked in back food prep kitchen.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 2/13/2025Moderate Priority: Ice machine in prep area was observed to have pinkish orange slime on deflector plate and was not clean to sight and touch. - PREVIOUS VIOLATION 7/22/2026
Observed front service ice caddy with old food residue (milk-like substance).
Observed milk dispensing area to have old milk build-up at splash guards and not cleaned to sight and touch.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.
Dutchmaid Motel
222 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 7, 2026
2 high priority violations
High Priority: Assorted food in baine marie was held at 42-44 °F, in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. All food was voluntarily discarded and the unit will be evaluated and repaired as needed.
High Priority: Several bottles of liquor were observed with fruit flies inside. All were voluntarily discarded.
East Petersburg Lions (Tfs 3)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: The handwash sink located in the 52.0°F area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
Corrected
Fairland School - Pretzels (Tfs 3)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Food Facility is offering for sale foods (lemonade and peach tea) prepared in an unapproved private home that is not licensed.
Finazzo's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
2121 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 6, 2026
2 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Salami, capicola, and deli ham, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler and the Bain Marie, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7-day use or sell by date and requires discarding.
High Priority: Marinara and meatballs were held at 118 and 126°F, respectively in the steamtable, rather than 135°F or above as required.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the women's room.
Moderate Priority: Observed static dust and carbon buildup on the fume hood.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in the food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Flavorous Foods Mff3 Xsa 2277
367 Linden Grove Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 7, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Griddle & Grind Cafe
20 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
High Priority: The interiors of the freezers and refrigerators are coated with a black residue from a smoky fire. This includes the fans and circulators, thereby posing a risk of contamination of products and packaging.
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: Plastic bowls were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Removed.
Moderate Priority: Observed equipment, in prep area, with an accumulation of black smoke residue, dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces, such as shelving and cabinets, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Low Priority: Floor in prep area is made of vinyl tiles that are cracked and missing, resulting in a floor that is not a smooth easily cleanable surface.
Low Priority: The lights in the prep area are not fully functioning, resulting in light intensity in the food preparation area that is not at least 50 foot candles.
Low Priority: All surfaces of the food facility are extremely dirty, dusty, covered in smoky residue and in need of cleaning.
Home2 Suites
21 Quarry Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the presence of mold.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces in cabinets below serving line not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Jb Supermarket Inc
234 Locust St., Columbia, PA 17512
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Observed 96 fl. OZ of Lactaid milk, beyond the sell-by date, being offered for sale.
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged cookies and wafers are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 9" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement.
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged cookies and wafers are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.
Kountry Korner Drive-In
610 W. Rte 897, Reinholds, PA 17569
Oct. 8, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Plastic containers on shelf were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.
Lancaster Brewing Tap Room
2323 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 9, 2026
3 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the Bar area. (CORRECTED)
Moderate Priority: Observed grease accumulation under cooking equipment at cook line.(Previous violation 8/29/25)
Moderate Priority: Observed many containers in storage area with stickers or sticker residue after washing(CORRECTED)
Low Priority: Rear door in the kitchen area, is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. (CORRECTED)(Previous violation 8/29/25)
Low Priority: An open employee's beverage container was observed in back prep area.(CORRECTED)
Low Priority: Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in Walk In Cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. (CORRECTED)
Lancaster Country Club
1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 7, 2026
2 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Food facility is using reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) assorted meat, which has a potential for Clostridium botulinum / Listeria monocytogenes, without documenting or monitoring a secondary food safety barrier. The HACCP plan does not cover all significant hazards.
High Priority: Food facility has a HACCP plan for ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) and Sous vide. The operator failed to document freezer temperatures, has no training records pertaining to ROP or Sous Vide, has no designated person to take the temperatures of the freezer, the facility does not have records for calibration of thermometers, has no test results for the meat to be ROP'd, the CCP (critical control point) for ROP is not adequate, the food facility lacks the means to constantly monitor and document the temperature of the walk-in cooler where ROP meat is stored and the HACCP plans are not signed.
Moderate Priority: BISTRO - observed a pink and black residue on the deflector plate of the ice maker.
Moderate Priority: Observed unopened and thawed ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) tuna, salmon, and code in the walk-in cooler.
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: Food facility did not submit a HACCP plan for review by the Department as required.
Low Priority: Food employee observed preparing food, not wearing a beard cover.
Manheim Christian School (Tfs 4)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed taco meat being cooled in refrigerator in containers with tight fitting lids, which is not a proper cooling method. Taco meat stored in containers greater than 4 inches deep, which is not a proper cooling method.
Moderate Priority: The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep area. CORRECTED
Manheim Grace Brethren Youth (Tfs 3)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Sliced cheese was being stored in a non-temperature-controlled environment/stainless pan on table.
Mccleary's Public House
130 W. Front St., Marietta, PA 17547
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50ppm, rather than 150-200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. +++CORRECTED+++
Olive Grove Parochial School (Tfs 3)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of Chlorine sanitizer solution.
CORRECTEDModerate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink.
CORRECTED
Pasture View Farm
2555 Main St., Morgantown, PA 19543
Oct. 7, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Observed raw milk to be stored above ready to eat foods and beverages in the display cooler. +++CORRECTED+++
Moderate Priority: Observed raw milk being displayed for sale without consumer advisory and/or not for human consumption advisory. +++CORRECTED+++
Rocky Ridge Meats
245 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks, PA 17572
Oct. 7, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Beef/Chicken in the walk in coolers stored open with no covering.
Rose City at Lancaster
425 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 6, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of minor insect activity but facility does have a pest control program.
Low Priority: Seal the hole located at the base of the wall in the dry storage area.
Rosie's Pizzeria
827 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566
Oct. 5, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the main production area. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Observed several employee beverages containers on and around Deli/Sandwich Bain Marie, as well as at electric slicer table, both food preparation areas. +++CORRECTED+++ PREVIOUS VIOLATION 03/21/2025.
Sonic Drive-In #6881
4247 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 5, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Chili, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165°F prior to being place on hot holding. Removed and reheated to 165.
Low Priority: Three bay sink observed with oily residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Drained and cleaned.
St Richard's Catholic Church (Tfs 3)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
CORRECTED
Starbucks Coffee Co
55 Friendly Dr., Quarryville, PA 17566
Oct. 5, 2026
3 low priority, 1 other violations
Low Priority: Observed both unisex restrooms to not be provided with covered waste receptacles for feminine products. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 03/26/2026
Low Priority: Food employees observed in production area, not wearing proper hair restraints.
Low Priority: Trash receptacle / waste handling unit outside does not have a tight-fitting lid or cover.
Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Stauffer's of Kissel Hill # 3
301 Rohrerstown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Cooked salami and black forest ham, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the open-air cooler, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7-day use or sell by date and requires discarding.
Low Priority: Food employees were wearing proper hair restraints; however, long ponytails were not being effectively restrained. Observed hair falling over the shoulders of some employees working with food.
Stover's News
24 N. 3rd St., Columbia, PA 17512
Oct. 9, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged food: all sandwiches, all desserts, packaged ice, packages of cheese, cheese and bologna ends, are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement. PRIOR VIOLATION
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged food: all sandwiches, all desserts, packaged cheese and bologna ends are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 9" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. PRIOR VIOLATION
Low Priority: Food employee observed in the food preparation area in the back, wearing bracelets and a watch.
The Shack Restaurant & Mini Golf
662 S. Oak St., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 7, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Observed ice machine to have build-up on the deflector plate and was not clean to sight and touch.
Women's Club of Manheim (Tfs 3)
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority violations
High Priority: The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 400 ppm, rather than 100 - 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions.
CORRECTEDModerate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink located in the kitchen area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
CORRECTED