Skewers stored on floor, in contact with bait trap: Cumberland County restaurant inspections, Oct. 24, 2025

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

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American Legion Post 109, 224 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg, complaint, Oct. 17. Fail. Person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Observed baked potatoes wrapped in foil overnight in the walk-in cooler. Observed numerous foods in all cooling units in the kitchen area stored open and unprotected underneath dirty racks with potential for contamination. Observed food stored directly on the dirty floor in walk-in cooler underneath racks, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Observed numerous food items (commercially processed and food prepared in the food facility) in all cooling units, and being held for more than 24 hours, is not dated-marked. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with buildup of filth and food residue and needs frequent cleaning. Observed microwave in prep area damaged/peeling on top interior surface and is no longer durable for normal use in the food facility. Observed open container of homemade hot sauce on table in prep area with accumulation of old, encrusted food residue. Observed cooking/cold holding equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on nonfood contact surfaces. Observed cooking equipment in the kitchen area with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Observed the following on nonfood contact surfaces: Floors in kitchen and walk-in cooler with accumulation of dirt/food debris and need cleaning. Racks above food prep area behind cooking line with accumulation of dust/grease and need cleaning.

Boscov’s Department Store, 370 Camp Hill Mall, Camp Hill, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Carlisle Early Education Ctr, 100 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Harner’s Bakery Inc., 900 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Hogestown Grill & Deli, 6573 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

L D Weavers Meats, 900 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 17. Pass. Food employees observed in customer serve area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers.

Mainstay Suites – Carlisle, 1405 Dennison Cir, Carlisle, Oct. 17. Fail. Person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food stored directly on the floor in food prep area, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Observed the following stored on the floor of the food prep area: One case of bananas, four cases of waffle mix, and three cases of paper napkins. Food facility does not have a valid food handler certificate posted. The hand-wash sink in the food prep area is blocked by and is not accessible at all times for employee use. Observed the hand-wash sink in the food prep area completely obstructed by a large garbage can; garbage can lid was resting/covering the hand-wash station. Observed the following: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash station in the food prep area; soap dispenser empty at the hand-wash station in the food prep area; an additional wall-mounted hand soap dispenser and related hardware observed in the basin of the hand-wash station. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed a leak on the faucet of the three-bay sink. Observed poisonous or toxic material other than those required for the operation and maintenance of a food facility. Observed five LP gas tanks stored on the floor of the food prep area directly in front of the three-bay sink. LP gas is prohibited from being stored indoors at any time and is at risk of spontaneous ignition due to leak or rapid temperature change and should only be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.

Mb Juicy Rumor, 900 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Olive Garden No. 1471, 6520 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Redemption BBQ LLC, 13 Earl St., Shippensburg, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Smith’s Candies, 900 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Sushi Express @ Capital City Mall, 3644 Capital City Mall Drive, Camp Hill, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Union Mill Acres, 900 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 17. Pass. No violations.

Venusian Table, 900 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 17. Pass. Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper hand-wash in-between (touching money). Discussed with owner and corrected. Employee observed donning single-use gloves without a prior hand wash. Discussed with owner and corrected. Food employees observed in customer serving area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, and beard covers. Manual warewashing three-bay sink not being set up to properly clean and sanitize equipment. No signage on sink bays to indicate wash/rinse/sanitize.

America’s Auto Auction Harrisburg, 1100 S. York St., Mechanicsburg, Oct. 16. Pass. No violations.

Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, 1700 Market St., Camp Hill, Oct. 16. Pass. Hoshizaki ice machine observed with a brown slimy moldlike substance on the interior ice bin. Discussed with management and staff was instructed to not use the ice until maintenance could clean the machine; corrected on site. Observed wash temperature-measuring gauge on the mechanical dish machine not operating and only reading 140 F. Used facility temperature measuring plate to check temperature and machine did measure at 155.3. Management will contact technician to repair/replace gauge. Mechanical warewashing equipment does not have a manufacturer data plate with operation specifications. Observed static dust accumulation on the ceiling tile, grids and large floor fan in the kitchen area and in need of cleaning. Observed staining on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area and in need of replacement. Observed food debris buildup on the exteriors of three blenders in the kitchen area and in need of cleaning. Observed upper interior of microwave oven, in the kitchen area, with food accumulation with the possibility to contaminate foods being prepared. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed the stock/soup faucet leaking at the faucet and in need of repair. Observed the dish machine vacuum piping leaking onto the dish machine and in need of repair.

Carlisle Area High School, 723 W. Penn St., Carlisle, Oct. 16. Pass. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required; corrected.

Carlisle Intermediate School, 623 W. Penn St., Carlisle, Oct. 16. Pass. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required; corrected. Nonfood contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Dollar General Store No. 30751, 659 Bloserville Road, Newville, Oct. 16. Pass. No violations.

Fraulie’s Deli, 224 S. Third St., Lemoyne, Oct. 16. Pass. No violations.

Om Silver Spring Beverage, 6485 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Oct. 16. Pass. No violations.

T.J. Rockwell’s American Grill, 896 W. Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, Oct. 16. Pass. Observed pink moldlike substance on the deflector plate in the ice machine; corrected.

Creekside Grille, 100 Hot Point Ave., Shippensburg, Oct. 15. Pass. No violations.

Dairy Queen – Carlisle, 221 Penrose Pl, Carlisle, change of owner, Oct. 15. Pass. No violations.

El Rodeo, 398 E. High St., Carlisle, Oct. 15. Pass. observed moldlike substance on the deflector plate on the ice machine; corrected. Observed flour stored directly on the floor in dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required; corrected.

Giant Food Store No. 6529, 4510 Market Place Way, Enola, Oct. 15. Pass. Buildup of slime and food debris in the drain under the sink in the fresh fruit cutting area on the produce sales floor. Static dust buildup on the condenser fan housing in the produce prep area adjacent to a food preparation area. Observed a knife blade with visible food residue stored in a wall-mounted knife holder in the produce prep area; corrected. Observed a kitchen knife with visible rust/oxidation on the blade and chipping on the blade tip; knife discarded; corrected. Observed plastic, single-use vegetable tray tops and bottoms stored inverted with the food-contact portion of the tray exposed on the top shelf of the workstation in the produce prep area. Educated operator on proper storage and corrected.

Golden Kernel Popcorn, mobile food facility Type 3, 8884 Olde Scotland Road, Shippensburg, Oct. 15. Pass. No violations.

Lowther Field Sports Complex, 560 Lowther St., Lemoyne, opening, Oct. 15. Pass. Observed two concession serving garage doors with gaps when closed and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Nonna Ilva, 85 W. King St., Shippensburg, follow-up, Oct. 15. Pass. No violations.

Pizza Grille No. 3, 1007 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, complaint, Oct. 15. Pass. No violations.

Quechuas Restaurant, 3433a Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, Oct. 15. Fail. Observed food ingredient storage container and bottles in the prep area is not labeled with the common name of the food; corrected. Observed wet-wiping cloths in cook area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Observed two employee cellphones, a foam cup with a nonairtight lid, and an opened package of chewing gum on the food prep table in the prep area across from the dish area. Food dispensing utensils in a tub of beans and a tub of rice observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed dishes not being sanitized at the three-bay sink area. Observed three-bay sink not being set up as wash/rinse/sanitize and dishes were being washed from a bucket. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the blue utensil container on the prep table in the three-bay sink area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Cooked yucca and container of corn was held at 92 F in the hot-hold box rather than 135 F or above as required. Employee tried to also place cooked chicken inside of this same hot-hold box. Owner turned on the oven and explained to employee to place hot foods inside of the oven. Corrected on site. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual ware-washing equipment was 72.3 F, rather than not less than 110 F, as required. Mops are not being hung to air-dry. Four spoons stored directly on top of dirty container lids on top of and inside of a bain-marie in the cook area; corrected. A small dirty knife placed on a table in front of the microwave oven; corrected. Four large knives stored dirty on two magnetic wall holders; corrected. Two dirty peelers, two dirty knife sharpeners, and a piece of dried food stored in the blue utensil basket on the prep table across from the three-bay sink area; corrected. Large clear plastic bin with lids stored inside coming in contact with accumulation of grease on the interior of the bin. Chicken skewers stored dirty in a plastic container stored on the table across from the three-bay sink area. Two rice cookers not cleaned from the night before, stored on table across from the three-bay sink area. Three sets of dirty gloves stored inside clean fryer baskets which were touching the wall above the three-bay sink. Three large chicken skewers stored on the floor in the cook area coming in contact with a bait trap; corrected.

Rita’s Italian Ice No. 065, 842 Market St., Lemoyne, Oct. 15. Pass. No violations.

Spice Restaurant and Bar, 125 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg, Oct. 15. Fail. Observed visible evidence of insect or rodent contaminated foods, such as rodent droppings on packaged foods on dry ingredient storage shelves in back storage area. Observed wet-wiping cloths in kitchen area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed wiping cloths in extremely unclean condition in prep area next to three compartment sink. Three-compartment sink in kitchen area with large accumulation of filth and grime and is not being cleaned frequently. Person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed cooking equipment in kitchen area with a large accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on nonfood-contact surfaces. Walls throughout the entire kitchen area with accumulation of dirt and old food/splash residue and need cleaning. Large fan on wall in kitchen area with heavy accumulation of grease and static dust and needs cleaning. Accumulation of grease, food debris, and rodent droppings on inside surfaces of fryers behind access door to change frying oil. Observed large bowl of raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler with potential for cross contamination. Observed numerous foods stored open and unprotected with no covering in all cooling units in the kitchen and prep areas. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hand-wash sink in kitchen area, indicating uses other than hand-washing. Observed clean stainless-steel containers and bowls throughout the kitchen area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air-drying (wet-nesting). Observed pest control device on dry ingredient storage shelf in back storage area with potential to contaminate foods; corrected. All food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed door to the outside in the back prep area of the food facility is being propped open with potential for insects/rodents to enter the facility; corrected. Food facility is not removing dead or trapped pests from control devices frequently, as evidenced by old/decaying rodents in pest control devices in the kitchen area on floor underneath cooking equipment and back storage area underneath dry ingredient storage racks. Floors throughout the entire kitchen area are extremely filthy and in need of cleaning. Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Observed package of raw chicken thawing in standing water in the three-compartment sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Prep tables in kitchen area with accumulation of filth and are not being cleaned and sanitized frequently. Shelving in kitchen area storing plates, food ingredients, and food containers are extremely dirt with old food debris, food residue, and rodent droppings. Heat adjustment dials on cooking equipment in kitchen area have large accumulation of old, dried, food residue. Stainless steel and plastic containers on storage shelf in kitchen area being stored dirty and stacked together with clean containers. Hand-wash sink in kitchen area with large accumulation of filth and grime. Large handheld blender stored hanging with heavy accumulation of old food residue on blades. Multiple dirty knives stored hanging on dirty magnetic knife holder above prep table in kitchen area. All cutting boards in the kitchen area are extremely dirty with old food residue and are not being cleaned and sanitized frequently. Manual can opener blade with accumulation of old food residue. Stainless steel container storing dirty cooking utensils and knives with accumulation of food debris on interior surfaces. Large mixer in prep area with accumulation of old, dried food debris on food contact surfaces and is not being frequently cleaned and sanitized. Storage racks in all cooling units with accumulation of food debris/dirt. Containers storing numerous spices in prep area with accumulation of filth and are not being cleaned frequently. Food ingredient storage bottles in cooking area have large accumulation of filth and old, dried, food residue on nozzles and lids and are not being cleaned frequently. Multiple tables and booths in dining area have accumulation of food debris and food residue and need more frequent cleaning. Observed no available paper towels at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen area and the handwash sink behind the bar. Observed screen door to the outside in the back of the kitchen broken and hanging off the hinges and should be removed or replaced. Observed too many to count rodent droppings on floors and shelving throughout the entire food facility indicating obvious presence of rodent activity. Observed chemical spray bottle in dining area not labeled with the common name of the chemical.

Alsies Harrisburg Coffee Cart, 18 Marina Drive, Camp Hill, opening, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

Bridge Diner, 600 Bridge St., New Cumberland, Oct. 14. Pass. Food dispensing utensil in sauces nonpotentially hazardous food observed stored inside the food container without the ability to close the container in the bain-marie cooling unit. Utensils should be removed every four hours for cleaning and removed at night for cleaning; corrected. Old unused equipment stored in the outside storage/refrigeration/freezer area, should be removed from food facility. Observed a partial half gallon of chocolate milk expired on Oct. 9. Discarded and corrected on site. Nonfood contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed ceiling vents in the back kitchen area with static dust over food areas and in need of cleaning.

Burger King, 4301 Marketplace Way, Enola, complaint, Oct. 14. Pass. Trays of lettuce, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the food prep area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Observed two pans of lettuce with a discard date of Monday, 10/13/25 on the sandwich prep table in the food prep area. Product discarded; corrected on-site. Fountain soda dispensing nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed slime and soda syrup concentrate build-up on the fountain soda dispensing nozzles at the drive-through service window and the customer self-serve unit in the dining room. Corrected on-site.

Club Demonstration Services, 6717 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, opening, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

Costco Wholesale No. 1719, 6717 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, opening, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

North Mountain Inn, 3636 Waggoners Gap Road, Carlisle, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

Taste of Japan, 3421 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, opening, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

The Coffee Cart By Fpb, mobile food facility Type , 501 Leeward Lane, Enola, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

The Pit Stop (grandstand), 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market No. 236, 5150 Simpson Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg, Oct. 14. Pass. No violations.

Wolf Brewing Co., 100 Legacy Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, Oct. 14. Pass. Observed case of raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler with potential for cross contamination. Corrected on site. Observed floor underneath three-compartment sink with buildup of dirt/grime and needs cleaning.