Two Chinese restaurants in Central Pennsylvania have recently been cited by the Department of Agriculture for multiple violations, including rodent problems. Although both establishments had issues with food storage and rodent activity, they are taking steps to address the problems.
China Wok of Lemoyne, located at 1200 Market Street in Cumberland County, received 12 violations during an inspection on February 5. The restaurant had raw animal foods stored above ready-to-eat foods in their walk-in cooler and failed to mark ready-to-eat foods with a date after being held for more than 24 hours. Additionally, rodent droppings were found in the back storage area. The restaurant stated that they have contacted pest control and are actively working to resolve the issue.
In Lancaster County, Grand China at 156 Lancaster Avenue was found to be out of compliance and received 10 inspection violations on the same day. Violations included storing raw chicken above vegetables in the cooler and failing to mark ready-to-eat temperature-controlled foods with a date. Evidence of rodent activity was also found throughout the cooking and storage areas. At the time of publication, Grand China had not responded to a request for comment.
It is important to note that both establishments are taking the necessary steps to address these violations. China Wok of Lemoyne is working with pest control to resolve the rodent issue, while Grand China’s current status is unknown.
To ensure the safety of customers, it is recommended to stay informed about restaurant inspections. The Department of Agriculture provides a searchable database of Pennsylvania restaurant inspections on its website. If you encounter any unsanitary conditions or violations, you can file a complaint through the department’s website.
As more information becomes available, abc27 news will continue to update the public on these cases. It is encouraging to see that both restaurants are taking the violations seriously and working towards resolving the issues promptly.
FAQ:
Q: What violations were discovered in the Chinese restaurants in Central Pennsylvania?
A: Both China Wok of Lemoyne and Grand China in Lancaster County were cited for multiple violations, including issues with food storage and rodent activity.
Q: What specific violations were found at China Wok of Lemoyne?
A: China Wok of Lemoyne received 12 violations, including storing raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods, failing to mark ready-to-eat foods with a date after being held for more than 24 hours, and the presence of rodent droppings in the back storage area.
Q: What specific violations were found at Grand China in Lancaster County?
A: Grand China received 10 violations, including storing raw chicken above vegetables in the cooler, failing to mark ready-to-eat temperature-controlled foods with a date, and evidence of rodent activity throughout the cooking and storage areas.
Q: How are the restaurants addressing the violations?
A: China Wok of Lemoyne has contacted pest control and is actively working to resolve the rodent issue. The current status of how Grand China is addressing the violations is unknown.
Q: Where can I find information on Pennsylvania restaurant inspections?
A: The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides a searchable database of restaurant inspections on its website. You can stay informed about restaurant inspections by visiting their website.
Key Terms:
– Department of Agriculture: The governmental department responsible for regulating and overseeing the agricultural industry, including food safety standards.
– Violations: Instances of non-compliance with regulations or standards.
– Rodent activity: Evidence of rodents, such as droppings or signs of their presence in an area.
Related links:
– Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
– abc27 news