WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three facilities during inspections conducted Monday, March 16, 2026, while several other establishments were found to be in compliance.
At Foodery of Phoenixville Inc. in Phoenixville, inspectors cited violations including improper handwashing, food stored at unsafe temperatures, and unclean food preparation areas.
The report stated that the person in charge “does not have adequate knowledge of food safety,” and noted that employees failed to wash hands between tasks.
Inspectors also observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution and cold food items not maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additional violations included unclean equipment, blocked handwashing sinks, and mold-like debris in equipment and floor drains.
At La Pequena Columbia, inspectors cited temperature control and sanitation issues.
Eggs were held at 60 degrees Fahrenheit in a non-functioning cooler, while hot foods including empanadas and rice were held below the required 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
“The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code,” the report stated.
Inspectors also cited improper food storage, lack of sanitizer use, and failure to properly set up a three-compartment sink.
At Ron’s Original Bar & Grille in Lionville, inspectors cited violations related to food temperature control, equipment condition, and menu labeling.
Cold food items including cole slaw and blue cheese crumbles were held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, and several cooked foods were not reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inspectors also cited unclean kitchen equipment and required repairs to food storage units.
The department noted that inspections represent conditions observed at a specific time and may not reflect long-term compliance.
The following facilities were found to be in compliance:
- Alyxzander’s Coffee Stop, Lehman
- Aramark at Paoli Memorial Hospital (follow-up), Paoli
- Canteen at Stauffers, York
- Chartwells at M D Lang Elementary School, Kennett Square
- Desi Swaad Inc. (follow-up), Spring City
- Dunkin Donuts / East Pikeland (complaint), Phoenixville
- Fresh Monkee (opening), Pottstown
- Hissho Sushi at Giant #471, Pottstown
- Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant (follow-up), Oxford
- Kelly’s Cone & Coffee Co. (opening), Thorndale
- Kennett Area Senior Center (follow-up), Kennett Square
- Lee’s Hoagie House at Paoli Hospital (opening), Paoli
- Lincoln Middle School, Lancaster
- McCaskey East (follow-up), Lancaster
- Midway Grill (follow-up), Thorndale
- Nana Kitchen (opening), Shartlesville
- Poke Bros / Tredyffrin, Paoli
- Pomod’Oro Italian Ristorante (follow-up), Downingtown
- Salvaggio Academy, Allentown
- Slovak Club, Connellsville
- Subway / East Marlborough (follow-up), Kennett Square
- The Ice Cream Truck #2 (follow-up), Lehman
- The Ice Cream Truck #3 (opening), Lehman
- The Ice Cream Truck #4, Lehman
Health officials said residents can report food safety concerns through the county’s environmental health complaint system, and that complaints are investigated confidentially.
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