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:
7-Eleven Store 40451A
1954 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 13, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in low boy refrigerators and stand-up freezer.
Moderate Priority: Observed a biofilm build up on both soda nozzles at soda fountian.(CORRECTED)
Acme - Lancaster Dc Cafeteria
500 Muddy Creek Rd., Denver, PA 17517
Oct. 15, 2026
2 high priority violations
High Priority: Assorted food was held at 50 °F, in the deli side cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required. All food was voluntarily discarded and monitoring will be applied.
High Priority: Food contact surface of plastic bins and covers were not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Affected items were discarded/
Asia Carry Out at Root's Mkt
705 Graystone Rd. Bldg 4, Lancaster, PA 17545
Oct. 13, 2026
2 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed ice bag at the soda fountain stored open with no covering.
CORRECTEDHigh Priority: Food Facility is offering Egg Rolls for sale foods prepared in an unapproved private home.
Items were discarded on site.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: Observed old food residue, in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 4/1/2025
Low Priority: Observed exit door to the outside, of the food facility is not self-closing and is being propped open and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
CORRECTEDLow Priority: Observed single-service, single-use articles stored directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in serving area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 4/1/2025Low Priority: Food Employee eating in prep/serving area as evidenced by observed partially consumed banana.
Auntie Anne's #221 (Located Inside Walmart)
890 Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 14, 2026
2 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Assorted food containers observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Removed for cleaning.
Moderate Priority: Small flies observed coming out of floor drain by sink in front of store.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
Low Priority: Three bay sink observed with build up of oily residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Will be cleaned before using.
Low Priority: Observed food containers on drying shelf, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Removed for cleaning.
Bird in Hand Coffee Co
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird In Hand, PA 17505
Oct. 15, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle touching the ice. (CORRECTED)
Burger King #4580
821 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
Oct. 14, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Observed manager building sandwiches and cook in main food production area, not wearing proper hair restraint such as hair nets, or hats. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS 10/2/2024, 1/23/2025, 12/10/2025, 3/11/2026 & 5/14/2026
Caruso's
3545 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 14, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate 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: Prepackaged tiramisu and chocolate cake is not labeled properly with the distributed by statement and address of facility.
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 dishwasher.
Cheema Farms
2965 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 14, 2026
3 high priority, 4 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed flour for chicken (main line) stored open at the fryer prep station with no covering. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026
High Priority: Observed chemicals (DEF for diesel) being stored next to packages of canned soda and bottled water. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026
High Priority: Observed a working container of Fantastic and Easy Off was stored on top of prep table near fryers. Observed bottle of Pine Sole above 3-bay sink.
Moderate Priority: Person in charge failed to control the facility as a food service operation observed evidence of sleeping and living quarters in the facility.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026Moderate 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: Ice machine deflector plate was observed to have build-up of bio film and was not clean to sight and touch. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026
Moderate Priority: Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply sinks at the time of this inspection.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026Low Priority: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee bathroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026
Cheema Farms
2965 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 15, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Observed chemicals (DEF for diesel) being stored next to packages of canned soda.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration Quaternary Ammonia. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/8/2026
Moderate Priority: Observed poisonous or toxic material (containers of weed killer with 1 gallon pressure sprayer) other than those required for the operation and maintenance of a food facility
Chesterbrook Academy
132 North Point Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 13, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler.
Moderate Priority: An irreversible registering thermometer or thermal labels are not available for monitoring the final rinse temperature of the high-temp mechanical dishwasher.
Five Below #8424
2600 Willow St. Pike, Willow St., PA 17584
Oct. 15, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Observed both unisex restrooms are not provided with an additional covered waste receptacle for feminine waste products.
Hahn's Seafood & Sandwich
705 Graystone Rd. Bldg 1, Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 13, 2026
3 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 2 other violations
High Priority: Observed lid to ice bin stored open with no covering to protect for contamination.
CORRECTEDHigh Priority: Observed ice scoop handle being used in contact with cubed ice without being properly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
CORRECTEDHigh Priority: A working container of Windex was stored in the wash sink with food containers and utensils.
CORRECTEDModerate Priority: Observed frozen fish (cod) thawing in standing water in the prep sink, which is not an approved thawing method.
CORRECTEDModerate 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: The handwash sink was blocked by a trashcan topped with drying dishes and boxes of stacked fryer oil and not accessible at all times for employee use.~PREVIOUS VIOLATION 4/8/2025
Observed handwash sink to be dirty with old food residue and dirty gloves draped at faucet in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. ~ CORRECTEDLow Priority: Observed exit door of the food facility is being propped open, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Other: Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.
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.
New Jade House
114 N. Reading, Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 14, 2026
1 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed outside of several storage bins with an accumulation of dark residue, non-food contact surfaces.
Low Priority: Upon entry of the facility, food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces, such as handles and pulls of refrigeration equipment and cabinets, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Low Priority: Food preparation exposed to potential contamination from dust on ceiling light by woks.
Low Priority: Litter on floor under and behind storage items and equipment.
Sugar Plums and Tea
403 Bank Barn Ln., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 15, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed buildup of black biofilm on interior walls of ice machine.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting board on Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Wegmans
2000 Crossings Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 13, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: SANDWICH PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM - An employee's beverage container (twist-cap) was observed on a shelf.
Ynoa Deli Grocery
546 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 13, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the cold hold unit, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.