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:
A & J's Twisted Kitchen
3572 Lincoln Hwy. East, Kinzers, PA 17535
Oct. 29, 2026
1 high priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Variety of First aid supplies being stored in above ice machine and near food prep area, and a possible source of contamination. (CORRECTED)
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting board on Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Low Priority: Scoop for ice machine being stored in a pan that also held bandaids, a possible source for contamination. (CORRECTED)
Arby's # 7006
3005 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 26, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority violations
High Priority: A working container of cleaner was stored on the same shelf with single service articles in the sandwich preparation area.
Moderate Priority: Observed a grease buildup on the cart next to the fryers.
Static dust observed on the wall and ceiling above the sandwich preparation area.
Observed a black grime on the flat, plastic holders for packages of rolls.Moderate Priority: Observed a black residue on the crash-plate of the icemaker.
Ben Franklin Dining Hall
600 College Ave. Bldg 7, Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 28, 2026
1 high priority, 4 moderate priority, 8 low priority violations
High Priority: Raw fish in the food prep area stored open with no covering. Corrected on site.
Moderate Priority: Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed under the hand wash sink in the food prep line due to nesting material found.
Moderate Priority: Observed grill equipment, in kiosk food display area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Moderate Priority: Observed frying cooking equipment, in the food preparation line area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.
Moderate Priority: Bulk storage containers, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Low Priority: Observed soiled to-go pizza boxes with mice droppings. Discarded immediately.
Low Priority: Exterior doors located in the dining area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Low Priority: Old unused equipment stored in dry storage area, should be removed from food facility.
Low Priority: Wall in the salad preparation area, has a hole, or is broken and in need of repair.
Low Priority: Observed dead mouse in the refuse hallway. Corrected on site.
Low Priority: An insect control device located in dry storage area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and, or utensils.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces, throughout facility, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Low Priority: Observed a bag of shredded cheese, loose potatoes and cucumbers stored directly on the floor in walk-in refrigerator area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Casey Jones Restaurant
312 Paradise Ln., Ronks, PA 17572
Oct. 28, 2026
1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed top/front of deflector plate with a build-up of peach colored biofilm.
Low Priority: Observed an employee's beverage container was observed on top of Bain Marie, a food preparation area. (CORRECTED)
Low Priority: Observed a chest freezer with a large build-up of ice around the sides
Low Priority: Employee personal items (Coat, purse, Phone) were observed on a table beside Cooking Range, and not stored in dressing rooms or identified storage area as required. (CORRECTED)
Clarion Inn Strasburg - Lancaster
1400 Historic Dr., Strasburg, PA 17579
Oct. 28, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewashing area. (CORRECTED)
Danny's
1274 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 28, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Food employee observed preparing a pizza, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Dayspring Christian Academy
120 College Ave., Mountville, PA 17554
Oct. 28, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (hot dogs), located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area.
Dienner's Country Restaurant
2855 Lincoln Hwy. East, Ronks, PA 17572
Oct. 27, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: An open employee's beverage container was observed on shelf above Food Prep Area. (CORRECTED)
Low Priority: Food employees observed in Chicken BBQ area, not wearing beard cover.
Fire House Subs
120-8A Rohrerstown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 26, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 4 low priority, 1 other violations
High Priority: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required.
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 label residue on stacked food containers.
Low Priority: Food employee observed at the food preparation line, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. PRIOR VIOLATION 05/05/2026
Low Priority: Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Low Priority: Mechanical dishwasher observed with a buildup of filth and food residue on top and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.
Other: A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the retail food facility. Food facility has 30 days to enroll an employee in a State recognized Food Safety course for managers.
Friendly's Restaurant
2150 Lincoln E. Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 27, 2026
1 high priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed Mechanical Dishwasher leaking at the top of unit during sanitizing rinse cycle.
Low Priority: Boxes of food, in the walk in Freezer, and items in ice cream bain Marie are a packaged food possibly subject to water entry and is stored or displayed in direct contact with ice from condenser units above.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting board on Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Gibraltar
488 Royer Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 28, 2026
4 moderate priority, 3 low priority, 2 other violations
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area.
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 does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the chlorine bleach for the mechanical dishwashers at the bar and in the kitchen.
Moderate Priority: Observed a copious amount of black and tan residue up inside and on the crash plate of the ice maker.
Observed an accumulation of old food residue on the inner rim and the blade sharpening mechanism of the slicer.Low Priority: Observed two ice scoops stored in a container of dirty water.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in the food preparation area, not wearing beard covers.
Low Priority: Observed the owner's open beverage container on the food preparation table in the back.
Other: The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. The food facility has 90 days to enroll an employee in a State recognized food safety course for managers.
Other: Food facility does not have a Certified Food Manager certificate posted.
Gibraltar
488 Royer Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 29, 2026
2 other violations
Other: The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Food facility has 30 days to enroll an employee in a State recognized Food Safety course for managers.
Other: Food facility does not have a Certified Food Manager.
Marmalade
2080 Grand St., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 28, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Observed raw shell eggs stored above avocados in the walk-in cooler.
Mick's All American Pub
2428 Willow St. Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
Oct. 30, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Observed biofilm build up on soda nozzle holder at bar and deflector plate on Ice Machine (CORRECTED)
Mosby's
215 E. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
Oct. 26, 2026
1 other violation
- Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
New E-Yuan
39 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Oct. 27, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed frozen food sitting at room temperature until no longer frozen to the touch, which is not proper slacking procedure. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Observed bulk rice storage containers, in the dry storage area not labeled with the common name of the food. +++CORRECTED+++
Penny's Ice Cream
1148 Elizabeth Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 28, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Food contact surface of soft serve ice machine part is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching.
Poke Bowl Station
367 Comet Dr., Millersville, PA 17551
Oct. 30, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Hand wash sink faucet does not fully shut off and is leaking.
Moderate Priority: Food facility did not have their HACCP plan on site at time of inspection as required.
Low Priority: Food items in walk in cooler were not properly identified or labeled.
Low Priority: Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
Saladworks
988 B-Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
Oct. 29, 2026
2 high priority, 4 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed diced chicken was held at 113.0°F and steak held at 107.3°F in the front serving area, rather than 135°F or above as required.
Chicken was discarded and steak was reheated to 165°FHigh Priority: Observed rice was held at 54.3°F, in the walk-in cooler, rather than 41°F or below as required.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 9/18/2025
Rice was discardedModerate Priority: Observed greasy residue/film, food particles and utensils observed in the handwash sink, and knobs at front food prep and back food prep area indicating uses other than handwashing.
Moderate Priority: Observed ice chute at the soda fountain to have black mold; observed can opener to have build-up of old food and was not clean to sight and touch.
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 steaks are served undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer.
Low Priority: Observed scoop and handle emersed in wild rice located in the walk-in cooler.
CORRECTEDLow Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Low Priority: Exhaust vent for the HVAC system is located in FOOD PREP area and can potentially contaminate food and equipment.
Salt & Pepper Italian Bistro & Pizza
486 Royer Dr. Ste 102, Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 28, 2026
1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed a head of celery in the handwash sink in the back food preparation area.
Low Priority: Food employee personal belongings, a cell phone observed in a dish in the sandwich preparation area, although lockers are provided.
Low Priority: Observed in-use knives stored between table edges, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
Low Priority: An employee's beverage container (twist-cap variety) was observed on a shelf in the pizza preparation area.
Snowfox - Wm138
1400 Stoney Battery Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Oct. 27, 2026
1 high priority, 3 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Food employee observed using cell phone prior to making sushi and donning gloves that were left on the prep table rather than washing hands and then donning clean gloves.
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 sushi is not labeled properly with the, distributed by statement. Packages have an address of Texas, rather than the address where the sushi is made.
Moderate Priority: Food facility unable to access HACCP plan for review.
Food facility is not correctly monitoring pH levels of sushi rice. During the review, observed food employee taking pH of rice incorrectly by pushing the "calibration" button for pH 4 buffer, rather than taking the live reading of the rice. Reviewed several days of pH records, where the pH value recorded for rice was 4.0.
Facility employee unable to provide past records of pH calibrations for review.
Starbucks #71115
1619 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Oct. 27, 2026
1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Mechanical warewash equipment does not have a temperature measuring device for each wash and rinse tank and the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or chemical sanitizing tank.
Low Priority: Unisex restrooms are not provided with covered waste receptacles for sanitary napkins. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 01/06/2026
Low Priority: Observed slat container in the coffee processing area to not be labeled with the common name of the food. All items removed from their original packaging and placed in another container need to be labelled.
Stumpy's Shack and Dog House
32 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Oct. 26, 2026
1 other violation
- Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Subway
836 W. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557
Oct. 29, 2026
1 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Old food residue, jalapeno peppers, was observed in basin indicating uses other than handwashing. +++CORRECTED+++
Low Priority: Food employee observed in production area, wearing bracelet on wrist.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in production area, not wearing proper beard cover.
Low Priority: Exterior door located in the back area of the food facility has a gap at the threshold and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Low Priority: Mops are not being hung to air dry.
The Inn at Twin Linden
2092 Main St., Narvon, PA 17555
Oct. 26, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Floor in kitchen area, is made of vinyl, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent.
Low Priority: Litter and debris on floor under and behind equipment.
Turkey Hill #324
168 Toddy Dr., East Earl, PA 17519
Oct. 27, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Assorted food in the fresh case were held at 42-49°F rather than 41°F or below as required. The items were voluntarily discarded and the unit will be evaluated and repaired as needed.
Low Priority: Food employee observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net or hat. Visors do not cover hair.
Villa Nova
1308 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Oct. 27, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: An irreversible registering thermometer or thermal labels are not available for monitoring the final rinse temperature of the high-temp mechanical dishwasher.