Restaurant inspections in Dauphin County from August 12 to 18

The following Dauphin County restaurants violated Pennsylvania health and safety regulations between August 12 and August 18, 2024.

The inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture, which notes that in many cases, violations are corrected by the restaurant before the inspectors leave.

Cocoa Diner

Location: 590 E Main St, Hummelstown, PA 17036 Inspection date: 15.08.2024 Inspection type: Track Status of conformity: Out of Details of the violation:

• This non-compliant inspection shows that the person responsible does not have sufficient knowledge of food safety in this food establishment.
• In the walk-in refrigerator area, some (but not all) food items were stored openly and uncovered.
• In the cooking area, numerous storage containers, roll containers, bottles, shakers and buckets for food ingredients were observed that were not labeled with the common name of the food.
• A food dispenser containing a flour bowl and a glass bowl was observed to be stored in an unmarked tub in the walk-in cooler among the food items and the handle was not above the top of the food and container.
• Some (but not all) food items (commercially processed and food establishment prepared foods) located in walk-in cold storage and stored for more than 24 hours have been found not to be labelled with the opening or production date.
• Loose/damaged rubber door seals were found on the Manitowoc ice machine, Turbo Air Freezer and Maximum Freezer in the cook line. A broken door handle was found on the single door upright Pepsi cooler in the kitchen area and will need to be repaired or replaced.
• The following food contact surfaces were observed that were not visually or tactilely clean: Pink, moldy slime on the crash bar of the Manitowoc ice cream machine. The gasket is completely falling off and may be the source of the moldy buildup. Slicer on the table in the front prep area of ​​the kitchen with dried food residue from the previous night. Inside of the food chopper with accumulations of dried food residue. Hobart dough mixer with accumulations of crumbs and debris in the bowl. Manual can opener on the table across from the triple sink area with heavy accumulations of dried food residue on the blade and holder. Spoons and handleless bowls stored in food that were not removed and cleaned the previous night. Numerous food contact items such as scissors, knives, etc. stored in a drawer near the triple sink with dried food residue and live cockroaches that have come into contact with the food.

Subway and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores #535

Location: 3555 Vine St, Middletown, PA 17057 Inspection date: 14.08.2024 Inspection type: Regular Status of conformity: Out of Details of the violation:

• This non-compliant inspection shows that the person responsible does not have sufficient knowledge of food safety in this food establishment.
• LOVE’S: Observed that in walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and rear dry storage areas, numerous foods were stored directly on the floor rather than 15 cm above the floor as required.
• LOVE’S: Hot Honey Chicken Sausage – commercially processed food was only heated to 125°F before being placed in the hot dog roll, rather than to 135°F or more to keep it warm as required.
• LOVE’S: The Hot Honey Chicken Sausage was held at 125°F on the hot dog roll in the self-serve area, instead of 135°F or more as required.
• LOVE’S: Spotted two boxes of Specialty Bakers bread on the floor in the back of the take-out refrigerated section that clearly stated they must always be stored at 0 degrees or below. When I checked the temperature, the food was stored at 40 degrees.
• LOVE’S: Observed three fajitas, a tub of strawberry cheesecake from TreatShop, and an Italian sandwich in the oval floor refrigerator, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat food item with time and temperature control for food safety that was dated by the facility but had passed the 7-day use-by date and needed to be discarded.
• SUBWAY: Two cutting boards with deep scratches were observed on the front sandwich production line and were not replaced or disposed of as required.
• The following food contact surfaces were observed: LOVE’S: Lid dispensers at self-service lines have food residue on the outside and inside of the lids and require cleaning. Tong holders in self-service area with heavy accumulations of dried food residue and napkin on the inside, indicating that these food contact equipment are never cleaned and should be cleaned or replaced as needed every four hours. Puddles of water in the cabinet under the ICEE machine in contact with lids and cups stored there. Manual can opener in a holder on a stainless steel table in the kitchen area with an accumulation of dried food residue in the blade area. Manual can opener cannot be removed from the table because the shelf above it is too low. Randell’s three-door bain-marie had not been cleaned since the previous evening and food residue was on the cutting board area. The bottoms of both Java Amore coffee machines had buildup of dried coffee residue and were not clean visually or to the touch. Cappuccino machine nozzles had buildup of product directly on the dispensing nozzles. Dirty dishes sitting in standing water in the triple sink. Black mold-like substance on the square/round stainless steel dispensing unit (all four flavors) of the ICEE machine. Mold-like substance is on the exterior and front facing parts of the machine. SUBWAY: Food containers stored overnight in the two line cooler units are not changed daily. Two gray bus tubs with lids stored in the rear prep area were stored with a buildup of crumbs on the inside that came in contact with the stored lids. Slicer with dried food residue on the blade and exterior housing area. Corrected immediately.
• LOVE’S: A rolling cart was observed in the kitchen area with dried crumbs and baking sheets accumulating, potentially contaminating any food that came in contact with it.
• SUBWAY: Clean food equipment and/or utensils were observed in the rear prep area stored wet and not allowing for dripping and/or air drying (wet nest). Numerous gray bus tubs with puddles of water on the floor came into contact with equipment, lids, bottles, etc. stored inside.

Karns Food

Location: 6001 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Inspection date: 08/12/2024 Inspection type: Track Status of conformity: In Details of the violation:

• Adhesive tape was observed on the meat display case door in the meat area. The surface cannot be cleaned.
• An accumulation of food debris and liquid was observed in the floor drain in the meat department preparation area.
• I noticed that the three-bowl sink and the right wall in the meat area are dirty, dusty and in need of cleaning.
• The exit door in the toilet area and the exit door in the rear storage area of ​​the food facility have a gap and do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.

Capitol Diner

Location: 800 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111 Inspection date: 08/12/2024 Inspection type: Complaint Status of conformity: Out of Details of the violation:

• This non-compliant inspection shows that the person responsible does not have sufficient knowledge of food safety in this food establishment.
• An employee in the food industry was observed to have contaminated his hands while changing tasks without washing them thoroughly in between.
• A food worker was observed putting on disposable gloves without washing his hands first.
• Eating: Employees observed eating or tasting food in the kitchen area.
• Food workers observed talking on the phone and cooking in the kitchen area.
• In the prep area, a food preparation area, a cup of coffee, the employee’s beverage container, was observed.
• In the kitchen area, food workers were observed not wearing appropriate hair protection devices such as nets, hats or beard guards.
• A food worker was observed touching a sandwich – a ready-to-eat food item – with his bare hands.
• I observed that sauce, chopped vegetables, etc. were stored openly and uncovered in the area of ​​the two-door refrigeration unit.
• Storage containers and bottles containing food ingredients were observed throughout the facility that were not labeled with the common name of the food.

Fyre Lounge and Bar

Location: 4600 Jonestown Rd Ste 89, Harrisburg, PA 17109 Inspection date: 17.08.2024 Inspection type: Regular Status of conformity: In Details of the violation: N/A

Suzy Q’s Coffee MFF3

Location: 6 Samantha Ct, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Inspection date: 08/12/2024 Inspection type: Regular Status of conformity: In Details of the violation: N/A

A first draft of this story was created using generative AI, based on information from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and was reviewed and edited by Advance Media staff.