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:
Ark House Diner
371 E. Main St., Leola, PA 17540
Oct. 19, 2026
3 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed cardboard being used to line shelving for food prep which is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. (CORRECTED)
Low Priority: An open employee's beverage container was observed on prep table, a food preparation area. (CORRECTED)
Asia Carry Out at Root's Mkt
705 Graystone Rd. Bldg 4, Lancaster, PA 17545
Oct. 20, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Observed egg rolls a refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the refrigerator, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days.
CORRECTEDModerate Priority: The handwash sink was blocked by wire rack laying over top of sink; along with items such as food containers, trash can blocking from the front and not accessible at all times for employee use. CORRECTED
Brendee's Irish Pub
449 W. Lemon St., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 20, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Caruso's
3545 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 21, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was <5 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required.
Castaneda Mexican Restaurant
323 Main St., Denver, PA 17517
Oct. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Hand sink not clean to sight and touch.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing beard covers.
Frisco's Chicken
454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 21, 2026
3 low priority violations
Low Priority: Walls in the food storage area are not sealed to provide a smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surface
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Low Priority: Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in cooling unit.
Griddle & Grind Cafe
20 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
Oct. 21, 2026
1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Assorted plastic containers and lids were observed to have black residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Will be removed.
Low Priority: Observed assorted food unprotected in refrigerators, convection oven, and fume hood subject to potential contamination by smoke residue in the duct work and related surfaces.
Low Priority: Broken and missing floor tiles in prep area.
Hambright Elementary School
3000 Charlestown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 19, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed water leaking from the lower, back corner of the mechanical dishwasher.
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (hot dogs), located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Low Priority: Scoop being stored on top of the ice machine which is not a clean and sanitized area.
Hell in a Bucket Brewing
392 E. Front St., Marietta, PA 17547
Oct. 22, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Observed wet wiping cloths in production area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. +++CORRECTED++
Hubley Social Club
410 Ice Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 19, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Date and label all potentially hazardous food located in the refrigeration unit on the first floor of the facility.
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, free of cracks, chips, breaks, and other imperfections that may prevent proper cleaning and sanitization. Repair or replace affected serving trays, cambros, and utensils.
Manor Middle School
2950 Charlestown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 19, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Water observed leaking from the lower, back corner of the mechanical dishwasher.
Mochi and Tea Lounge
245 Bloomfield Dr., Lititz, PA 17543
Oct. 19, 2026
1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of Quaternary Ammonia.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/29/2025Low Priority: Observed employee using a method for cleaning soiled equipment that is not adequate to remove and loosen soils.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 4/2/2026Low Priority: Food employee observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/29/2025Low Priority: Food employee observed in kitchen area, wearing a watch on arm.
Parma Pizza and Grill
301 Main St., Landisville, PA 17538
Oct. 21, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
High Priority: Working containers of sanitizer, glass cleaner, and hand sanitizer were stored on the same shelf with single service articles (bowls and containers) in the front serving area.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the dish room was blocked by a chair and a mop bucket and not accessible at all times for employee use.
Moderate Priority: Old food residue observed on the inner rim of the slicer.
Low Priority: The pizza dough mixer bearing or gear box is dripping or leaking lubricant onto the food-contact surface and can subject dough to contamination.
Low Priority: Some areas of the floor in the pizza and sandwich making area, is broken or chipped and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. PRIOR VIOLATION 10/15/2025
Low Priority: An employee's open beverage container was observed in the food preparation area on a food preparation table. PRIOR VIOLATION 10/15/2025
Pasta Plus
2645 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 20, 2026
4 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Static dust observed on the fume hood.
Moderate Priority: Observed black and pink residue on the separator plate of the ice maker.
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged soups (creamy chicken wild rice, chicken noodle, and unstuffed pepper) and prepared meals (chicken mashed potatoes and stuffing, meatloaf lasagna) are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement.
Moderate Priority: Prepackaged soups (creamy chicken wild rice, chicken noodle, and unstuffed pepper) and prepared meals (chicken mashed potatoes and stuffing, meatloaf lasagna) are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 9" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement.
Playa Bowls
1500 Gilbert Way Unit B7, Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 20, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
High Priority: Observed insecticides in the back of the facility, not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility.
Low Priority: Observed containers of product stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Other: Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.
Prince of Subs
145 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 22, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed food stored loose and in direct contact with the interior of a container originally intended for charcoal. Food must be stored in containers constructed of materials safe for direct food contact to prevent potential contamination."
Moderate Priority: Date and label throughout.
Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in equipment.
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Low Priority: Repair or replace walk-in handle.
Low Priority: Food ingredient storage containers, in the food prep area, are not labeled with the common name of the food.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Rachel's Cafe / Old Mill Flea Market
705 Graystone Rd., Manheim, PA 17545
Oct. 20, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
Moderate Priority: Observed coffee grounds in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. CORRECTED
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/21/2025Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment.
Low Priority: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink to remind food employees to wash their hands. CORRECTED
Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Rollin Spuds Mff4
6224 Main St., Honey Brook, PA 19344
Oct. 21, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink located in the facility has no water for hand washing.
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.
Sal's Papa's Pizza
454 W. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
Oct. 20, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in double door reach-in or sandwich Bain Marie equipment.
Subway
240 Manor Ave., Millersville, PA 17551
Oct. 22, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
High Priority: Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in the prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. This was CORRECTED onsite on 10/22/26.
Other: The food facility does not have the certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. This was CORRECTED onsite on 10/22/26.
The Anchor @ Millersville University
40 James St., Millersville, PA 17551
Oct. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Observed black residue on ice chute of soda machine.
Upper Deck @ Millersville University
40 James St., Millersville, PA 17551
Oct. 22, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Various foods were being held at 55-58 °F, in the fridge in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. This was CORRECTED onsite and food was immediately disposed of by the facility.
Moderate Priority: Black residue observed on the underside of multiple soda dispensing machines / ice chutes, throughout the facility.
Us Gas Mart
401 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 21, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility is not removing dead or trapped pests from control devices frequently, as evidenced by observed old / decaying cockroach in pest control device in the grocery display area.
Low Priority: Front door of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Villa Nova
1308 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 20, 2026
5 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
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: An irreversible registering thermometer or thermal labels are not available for monitoring the final rinse temperature of the high-temp mechanical dishwasher.
Moderate Priority: Observed old food residue buildup in the interior and ceiling of the microwave.
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 at the bar.
Moderate Priority: Observed a significant amount of black residue inside the ice maker and pink residue on the separator plate of the ice maker.
Low Priority: Observed a significant amount of grease buildup and old food debris on the floor beneath the fryers.
Wendy's # 19232
3995 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512
Oct. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed gnats in various areas of the facility, mainly around the drains and sink area.
Low Priority: Observed a significant amount of grease build-up and old food residue on the floor beneath the flat grill and fryers and on fixtures behind the frying area.
Observed black static dust on all air-intake vents and on the ceiling in the drive-thru area.
Willow Creek Discount Grocery 2
240 Main St., Denver, PA 17517
Oct. 22, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Repackaged bulk items not labeled with the ingredients.
Moderate Priority: Hand sink not clean to sight and touch.
Low Priority: Three bay sink has food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.