Lancaster County food safety inspections for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6

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: Amore's Traditional Kitchen & Bar 905 W. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552 Sept. 1, 2026 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all refrigerated equipment (grill coolers). Low Priority: A service sink (dump station) is required at the front bar. Other: Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Bean & Go Coffee Energy 2040 W. Main St. Ste 2, Mount Joy, PA 17552 Sept. 1, 2026 1 moderate priority, 1 other violations Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in milk compartment of coffee equipment or free standing reach-in. Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Boas Fundraising/Main St Deli 441 Main St., Mountville, PA 17554 Sept. 1, 2026 1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations High Priority: Food facility preparing sliced meat using reduced oxygen packaging without the required written procedures and HACCP plan. Moderate Priority: Prepackaged food in the reach-in cooler is not labeled properly with the distributed by statement. Buckley Beverages (Mff3) 48 Pilgrim Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603 Sept. 2, 2026 1 low priority, 1 other violations Low Priority: Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. The Food facility has 90 days to enroll an employee in a State recognized food safety course for managers. Other: No sign or poster posted at the handwash station to remind food employees to wash their hands. Fireside Tavern 1500 Historic Dr., Strasburg, PA 17579 Sept. 1, 2026 1 high priority violation High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed sink in warewashing area leaking at the P-trap. Pantry Deli 2715 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 Sept. 1, 2026 2 moderate priority violations Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (sliced deli ham, coleslaw), located in the walk-in cooler and the 2-door cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Moderate Priority: Observed a black and tan residue buildup inside the icemaker. Sonic Drive-In # 6883 2223 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602 Aug. 31, 2026 1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed faucet leaking at the 3-bay sink at front of facility. Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front of facility.(CORRECTED) Low Priority: Observed many missing floor tiles and pooling water/debris under fry line, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Spooky Nook Banquet Kitchen 2913 Spooky Nook Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 Sept. 2, 2026 1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations Moderate Priority: Exhaust vent for the HVAC system is located in banquet field kitchen area and concessions; can potentially contaminate food and equipment. Low Priority: Exposed food preparation observed in prep kitchen area under dirty ventilation ducts, and subject to potential contamination. Low Priority: Observe mold like substance on the upper topside plate of the ice machine. Subway 1322 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 Aug. 31, 2026 2 other violations Other: The Food Facility does not employ a Certified Food Manager. The Owner has 90 days to enroll an employee in a State recognized Food Safety course for managers. Other: Food facility has lost its certified food employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified food employee as required. The Owner has 90 days to enroll an employee in a State recognized Food Safety class for managers. Subway 245 Bloomfield Dr., Lititz, PA 17543 Sept. 1, 2026 1 other violation Other: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Other: Observed old food residue, pink substance build-up in the sink drain observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing and not being cleaned as needed. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 2/24/2025 Other: Observed the PVC pipe from the 3-bay sink does not have a air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. Other: Observed food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply the handwash sink at the time of this inspection. Temperature ranged 79.2* to 78.0* Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility. Other: Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Other: Observed fan plate in the walk-in cooler not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of static dust. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 2/24/25, 3/14/25 Other: A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed at this retail food facility. Subway 245 Bloomfield Dr., Lititz, PA 17543 Sept. 2, 2026 2 moderate priority, 2 low priority, 1 other violations Moderate Priority: Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Moderate Priority: Observed food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply the handwash sink at the time of this inspection. Temperature ranged 82.2* to 77.5* Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 9/1/2026 Low 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 employees observed in serving line and prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS; 2/24/2025, 3/14/2025 CORRECTED Other: Food employee observed in sub building area, wearing watch on arm. The Floral Cup Mff3 170 Cocalico Creek Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 Sept. 1, 2026 1 high priority violation High Priority: Two blender pitchers and two i gallon containers split and not easily cleaned. Voluntarily discarded. Facilities with no violations: Adamstown Es , 256 W. Main St., Adamstown, PA 19501, on Sept. 2, 2026 Alumni Sports & Fitness Center , 931 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, on Sept. 1, 2026 Blue Ball Es , 126 Ewell Rd., East Earl, PA 17519, on Sept. 1, 2026 Breakaway Farms , 2446 Valley View Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552, on Aug. 31, 2026 Brecknock Es , 361 School Rd., Denver, PA 17517, on Sept. 1, 2026 Burger King , 330 Rohrerstown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, on Sept. 1, 2026 Carrabba's Italian Grill , 100 N. Pointe Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17601, on Sept. 2, 2026 Cocalico Hs , 800 S. 4th St., Denver, PA 17517, on Sept. 2, 2026 Cocalico Ms , 650 S. 6th St., Denver, PA 17517, on Sept. 2, 2026 Columbia Borough Fire Department (Hambones Social Club) , 726 Manor St., Columbia, PA 17512, on Aug. 31, 2026 Columbia Borough Fire Department (Kitchen) , 726 Manor St., Columbia, PA 17512, on Aug. 31, 2026 Columbia Vfw , 401 Manor St., Columbia, PA 17512, on Sept. 1, 2026 Denver Es , 700 S. 4th St., Denver, PA 17517, on Sept. 2, 2026 Eagle Cafe , 1027 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566, on Sept. 1, 2026 Edward Hand Middle School , 431 S. Ann St., Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 1, 2026 Ephrata Hs , 803 Oak Blvd., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 3, 2026 Ephrata Ms , 957 Hammon Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 3, 2026 Fulton Es , 51 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, PA 17522, on Sept. 3, 2026 Garden Spot Hs & Ms , 669 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557, on Sept. 1, 2026 George Washington Elementary School , 545 S. Ann St., Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 1, 2026 Grotto Pizza , 1525 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, on Sept. 1, 2026 Jk Simply Cake Mff (Stick Stand) , 105 Knollwood, Millersville, PA 17551, on Aug. 31, 2026 Jon & Maria's LLC Mff3 Xpp 7259 , 1391 Vermont Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, on Sept. 3, 2026 La Academia Partnership Charter School , 30 N. Ann St., Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sept. 1, 2026 Martin Meylin Ms , 1630 Rosier Way, Lampeter, PA 17537, on Sept. 2, 2026 Mcdonald's , 311 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, on Sept. 2, 2026 New Holland Es , 126 Eastern School Rd., New Holland, PA 17557, on Sept. 1, 2026 Oddbird Cafe , 328 S. 7th St., Akron, PA 17501, on Aug. 31, 2026 Poke Station , 2095 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, on Aug. 31, 2026 Reamstown Es , 44 S. Reamstown Rd., Reamstown, PA 17567, on Sept. 2, 2026 Rotary Club of Mount Joy Mff Type 3 Xy-18221 , 62 E. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552, on Aug. 31, 2026 Two Cousins Pizza, 37 W. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552, on Sept. 1, 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. To read the full inspection reports, you can visit: pafoodsafety.pa.gov/web/inspection/publicinspectionsearch.aspx