The following Franklin County restaurants were cited for violations of Pennsylvania health and safety regulations during inspections conducted from July 31 through Aug. 17.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture oversees the inspections. In many cases, restaurants correct violations before inspectors leave.
Out of compliance
Greencastle Sunoco
Location: 705 Buchanan Trail East, Antrim Township
Inspection Date: 8/11/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
- The hand-wash sink located in the restroom does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
- The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Water, as observed at restroom sink, is not under pressure during inspection.
- Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply restroom sinks at the time of this inspection
Luxury Palace Caribbean Restaurant
Location: 177 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/11/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
- The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
- A food employee was observed washing their hands at the three-compartment sink rather than the designated hand-wash sink.
- Numerous food items in the refrigerator, stockroom and freezer are stored open with no covering.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- Chicken was held at 85°F and not 165°F for 15 seconds as required.
- Fish was held at 81°F rather than 145°F.
- Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food was not date-marked.
- Observed food equipment with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.
- Observed food cooling at room temperature on the table, which is not a proper cooling method.
- Food was held at 50°F, in the refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required.
- Observed galvanized metal utensils being used to store food.
- Observed loose and broken gaskets.
- Outdoor area of food facility in back area is in need of cleaning and free of trash and grease.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Floor in stock room and kitchen is broken and hole needs replaced and fixed.
- Food facility is extremely dirty, dusty and in need of cleaning.
- Ceiling tiles missing in the dining area, and need replaced.
- Roof is leaking water in walk-in area, and is in need of repair.
- Plumbing system not maintained in good repair-observed leaking under the three-compartment sink and needs fixed as soon as possible.
- Vents and fan in the kitchen need cleaned and the filters in the dining area need cleaned.
- A restricted use pesticide is being applied in the food facility by a non-certified applicator.
Aki Japanese Restaurant
Location: 424 Gateway Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- An open employee’s beverage container was observed in prep area, a food preparation area.
- Food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in, is not labeled with the common name of the food.
- The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Vent system in bathroom needs cleaned.
- Observed food prep in cooks area is located under dirty vent ducts (hood system).
- Food dispensing utensil observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
- Food in the walk-in refrigerator area stored open with no covering.
- A potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food requiring date-marking in the walk-in was not date marked.
- Observed can opener not cleaned.
- Observed galvanized metal can that is being used for a storage container for such things as acidic foods.
- Observed loose and broken gaskets, they need replaced.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
- Sauté pans located in cooks area are not in good repair or condition.
- Observed toxic material not clearly labeled with a manufacturer’s label.
- Observed food contact equipment surfaces with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Taqueria La Esquinita
Location: 40 W. Washington St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen area.
- Food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in refrigerator, is not labeled with the common name of the food.
- The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay ware-wash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
- The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Observed food stored directly on the floor, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
- Vent systems in the bathrooms are in need of cleaning.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- A potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food requiring date-marking in the walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked.
- The hand-wash sink located in the basement area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
- Observed toxic material, not clearly labeled with a manufacturer’s label.
In compliance with violations
Dunkin’ Donuts
Location: 1900 E. Main St., Washington Township
Inspection Date: 8/17/26
Inspection Type: Regular/complaint
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Floors of the food facility are extremely dirty, dusty and in need of cleaning.
- Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the walk-in cooling unit door
- Observed cold holding unit to have ambient temperature of 53.3 degrees which could not support internal temperatures of 41 degrees or below for TCS foods stored inside. (milk/cheese)
- Milk/almond milk/cheese/real butter food was held at 46-50°F in the cold holding unit area, rather than 41°F or below as required. (corrected, food discarded)
New Capital Restaurant
Location: 412 N. Second St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/13/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Trash can was used for prep table to wrap bread and it is not a proper procedure for food prep.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- An insect control device located in prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment and/or utensils.
- Vent system in bathrooms, walk-in fans all need cleaned.
Fannett Metal Fire & Ambulance Picnic Woods
Location: Hammond Grove, Fannett Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Raw animal foods (hamburgers) were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator near the flat top.
Fannett Metal Fire Police (temporary)
Location: Hammond Grove, Fannett Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed interior temperature of the cooler used to hold ice cream base to be at 51.3 degrees instead of 41 or below.
- Ice cream base was held at 61.7 °F, in, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Gee & Tee Spice It Up Cuisine
Location: 241 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Food was held at 113°F, in the steam table, rather than 135°F or above as required.
Jasmine and Angelo
Location: 5201 Coffey Ave., Greene Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed back door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a broken screen and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Pat and Carla’s
Location: 920 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Vent system in bathroom, kitchen fan and dining room are in need of cleaning.
- Food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in, not labeled with the common name of the food.
- Can opener not cleaned and does not allow for cleaning.
- Food dispensing utensil observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Exterior door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Rita’s Concessions (Hammond’s Grove Picnic)
Location: 19898 Hammond Road, Fannett Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Pulled pork observed thawing at room temperature, which is not an approved thawing method.
- Observed a knife and scraper in use, are not in good repair or condition. The handles were melted and not cleanable.
Sunrise Diner
Location: 1110 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/11/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- The hand-wash sink located in the prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Sink needs fixed.
- The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware-wash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
- Exterior door to the outside, located in the rear area of the food facility is being propped open and does not protect against the entry of rodents, insects and other animals.
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the prep area.
- The light intensity in the food preparation area is not at least 50 foot candles.
Arturo’s Pizza
Location: 8160 Anthony Way, Quincy Township
Inspection Date: 8/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Chicken and shredded mozzarella were held at between 46.9-51.3 °F, in the bain-marie unit rather than 41°F or below as required. (corrected, food discarded)
- Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
- Bain-marie unit containing TCS foods was observed to have an ambient temperature of 60.2 degrees F which could not support internal temperatures of 41 degrees F or below and is not in good repair.
- Blade of large commercial can opener a food contact surface was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. (corrected)
Raceway
Location: 3322 Blackgap Road, Greene Township
Inspection Date: 8/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Front door located in the entrance area of the store has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
- Milk and creamer was held at 64.9°F, in the refrigerated unit in front of the store, rather than 41°F or below as required. Items discarded. (corrected)
- Refrigerated unit in front of store is in need of repair and not keeping temperature of 41.0 or below.
Trojan Diner & Sports Bar
Location: 1121 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay ware-wash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
- Food was held at 43 °F in the sandwich unit refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required.
- An open employee’s beverage container was observed in cooks area, a food preparation area.
- The light intensity in the food stockroom area is not at least 50 foot candles.
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the cooks area.
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
- Vent system in the bathroom, dining room, back door fan and floor fan in the dish room are in need of cleaning.
- Observed loose and broken gaskets, they will need replaced and cleaned.
- Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
McAlister’s Deli
Location: 541 Gateway Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/6/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Food was held at 110°F in the steam table, rather than 135°F or above as required.
- Non-food contact surface (wall in dish room and three-compartment sink) is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of mold.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Hood vent system are in need of cleaning. Service is required.
- Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
- Exterior door located in the rear of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Waffles & Shine @ Molly Pitcher
Location: 109 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/6/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Loose or broken gaskets need replaced.
- An open employee’s beverage container was observed in prep area table.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- Food in the freezer stored open with no covering.
- Vent system & fan in the kitchen and waffle area are in need of cleaning.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- The hand-wash sink located in the men and women’s restroom does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
- Holes in ceiling need to be fixed.
Toledo’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Location: 11655 Anthony Highway, Washington Township
Inspection Date: 8/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Food employees observed in prep area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers.
- Floor in the back of house area is made of vinyl and is cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
- Commercial slicer blade was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. (corrected)
Branded Meats & Deli
Location: 102 Antrim Way, Greencastle
Inspection Date: 8/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Beef and steaks in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. (corrected)
- Ground ham observed thawing in standing water in a bucket, which is not an approved thawing method. (corrected)
Inka Kitchen
Location: 811 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
Potomac Food Save-A-Lot
Location: 712 S. Potomac St., Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 8/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the meat room cooler door and is need of repair.
- Fan guards inside many of the walk-in coolers as well as vents (ceiling) throughout the facility were observed to have significant amounts of static dust accumulation.
- Ceiling tiles throughout facility were observed to have accumulation of static dust and dirt and are in need of cleaning
India Cafe
Location: 815 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Food in the walk-in was not date marked.
- Vent system in the walk-in is in need of cleaning.
- Food in the walk-in stored open with no covering.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Food ingredient storage containers in the walk-in are not labeled with the common name of the food.
- Observed galvanized metal utensil that is being used for a storage container for things as acidic food.
Mim’s Hoagies
Location: 423 W. Main St., Guilford Township
Inspection Date: 8/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Observed hood range above the grill/fryer area in the kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
- Ice machine deflector plate, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. (corrected)
- Cheese, condiments were held at 53.4°F, in the kitchen area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food was moved to another refrigerated unit. (corrected)
- Food facility has an employee who held a certified food manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Exam scheduled for end of August.
- Facility has broken refrigerated unit below bain-marie in kitchen area. Food will not be stored in unit pending repair.
New Brothers Pizza Tex-Mex
Location: 1643 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/3/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Sausage crumbles in the refrigerated unit in the kitchen area stored open with no covering. (corrected)
- Observed masa flour stored in a container directly on the floor in dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. (corrected)
New Texas Lunch
Location: 108 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Food in the refrigerator and walk-in stored open with no covering.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- Food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in freezer and refrigerator are not labeled with the common name of the food.
- The sanitizer concentration in the dish machine was 0 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required.
- A potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food requiring date-marking, in the walk-in freezer and refrigerator, was not date marked.
- Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
- Vent system in the bathrooms need cleaned.
Ice Cream Station
Location: 105 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/1/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Food in the freezer and refrigerator stored open with no covering.
Panda Buffet
Location: 1009 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/1/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Food in the walk-in refrigerator stored open with no covering.
- Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution.
- Food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in, are not labeled with the common name of the food.
- Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
- Food dispensing utensil observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
- A potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food requiring date-marking, in the walk-in refrigerator, was not date marked.
- Observed galvanized metal can that is being used for a storage container for such things as acidic foods.
Khaotic Sweetz
Location: 33 Center Square, Greencastle
Inspection Date: 7/31/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
- Working containers in ware-wash area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. (corrected)
No violations
The Moo (mobile)
Location: 11273 Hades Church Road, Antrim Township
Inspection Date: 8/17/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Brewberry Coffee & Sweets (mobile)
Location: 5857 Orphanage Road, Quincy Township
Inspection Date: 8/14/26
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance Status: In
Family Dollar
Location: 118 S. Antrim Way, Greencastle
Inspection Date: 8/14/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Riri’s African International Market
Location: 801 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/14/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Coaster Cats Cat Cafe
Location: 29 S. Main St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/13/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Friends Of Fannett Metal Athletics
Location: 19898 Hammonds Road, Fannett Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Legion Sausage & Pizza – American Legion Post No. 232 (temporary)
Location: Hammond Grove, Fannett Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Path Valley Lions Club Ice Cream & Soda Stand (temporary)
Location: Hammond Grove, Fannett Township
Inspection Date: 8/12/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Mercersburg Lions Club
Location: 405 S. Park St., Mercersburg
Inspection Date: 8/11/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Brothers Of The Brush (temporary)
Location: 10906 Mentzer Gap Road, Washington Township
Inspection Date: 8/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Dollar General
Location: 15038 Buchanan Trail East, Washington Township
Inspection Date: 8/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Los Primos Latino Products
Location: 5 S. Potomac St., Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 8/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Ciao Bella
Location: 6418 Chambersburg Road, Franklin Township
Inspection Date: 8/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Cumberland Valley Antique Engine & Machinery Association
Location: 1501 Criders Church Road, St. Thomas Township
Inspection Date: 8/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Havn Coffee Company
Location: Mobile food vendor, Greencastle
Inspection Date: 8/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
Location: 12695 Washington Township Blvd., Washington Township
Inspection Date: 8/6/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Dunkin’ Donuts
Location: 1080 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
El Quetzal Restaurant
Location: 501 W. Cleveland Ave., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/5/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
Tracey’s Orchard
Location: 12483 Hollowell Church Road, Antrim Township
Inspection Date: 8/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Dollar Tree
Location: 1523 E. Main St., Washington Township
Inspection Date: 8/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Meadows Original Frozen Custard
Location: 1643 Lincoln Way East, Guilford Township
Inspection Date: 8/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Pops G Kettle Korn
Location: 132 Mont Alto Road, Guilford Township
Inspection Date: 7/31/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
The John Allison Public House
Location: 155 S. Antrim Way, Greencastle
Inspection Date: 7/31/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
VFW Post No. 6319
Location: 408 S. Washington St., Greencastle
Inspection Date: 7/31/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
