The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspected the following Franklin County restaurants between Aug. 31 and Sept. 8 for compliance with health and safety regulations.
Many violations were corrected during the inspections. One establishment was found to be out of compliance, while others were in compliance but cited for violations.
Out of compliance
Asian Cuisine
Location: 3805 Scotland Main St., Greene Township
Inspection Date: 9/8/26
Inspection Type: Change of owner
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
- Shrimp was observed thawing in standing water in a bowl on the counter, which is not an approved thawing method. (corrected)
- Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Will be calling for repair and will be sanitizing in the three-bay sink.
- The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Ice machine deflector plate and ice scoop, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. (corrected)
South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit
Location: 10056 South Mountain Road, Quincy Township
Inspection Date: 9/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Large commercial can opener a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. (corrected)
- Exit door located at side area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.
Mercersburg Elementary School
Location: 30 S. Park Ave., Mercersburg
Inspection Date: 9/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Trash receptacles outside the food facility are not covered properly with a tight-fitting lid.
Tony’s Pizza
Location: 42 S. Antrim Way, Greencastle
Inspection Date: 8/31/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
- Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (meat sauce) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. (corrected)
- Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (turkey, deli meats, sausage), located in the walk-in cooler and refrigerated unit, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. (corrected)
- Observed eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. (corrected)
- Observed sausage in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. (corrected)
- Observed sausage in food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in cooler area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. (corrected)
- Observed several food cartons stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. (corrected)
In compliance with no violations
7 Brew
Location: 1695 Lincoln Way East, Guilford Township
Inspection Date: 9/8/26
Inspection Type: Complaint
Compliance Status: In
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
Location: 10058 S. Mountain Road, Quincy Township
Inspection Date: 9/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Fannett-Metal Elementary School
Location: 14823 Path Valley Road, Metal Township
Inspection Date: 9/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Fannett-Metal Middle/High School
Location: 14823 Path Valley Road, Willow Hill
Inspection Date: 9/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Fayetteville Elementary School
Location: 8 E. Main St., Fayetteville
Inspection Date: 9/4/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Christine’s Cafe
Location: 81 W. Main St., Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 9/3/26
Inspection Type: Change of owner
Compliance Status: In
Hooverville Elementary School
Location: 10829 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 9/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
The Cider Shack
Location: 8384 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 9/3/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Country Corner Meat Market
Location: 11882 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 9/2/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Five Below
Location: 644 E. Main St., Waynesboro
Inspection Date: 9/1/26
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance Status: In
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Location: 1589 Johnson Road, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 9/1/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
South Hamilton Elementary School
Location: 1019 Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 9/1/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Grandview Elementary School
Location: 5538 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/31/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Lurgan Elementary School
Location: 8888 Roxbury Road, Lurgan
Inspection Date: 8/31/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Taqueria La Esquinita
Location: 40 W. Washington St., Chambersburg
Inspection Date: 8/31/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
