The state Department of Agriculture released the following reports of restaurant inspections conducted in Lackawanna County between Dec. 16 and Dec. 31.

Aki Asian Restaurant: 422 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: Raw animal foods (shell eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods (produce) in the reach-in cooler. The eggs were moved during this inspection. Compliance: In

Alter House: 926 Lackawanna Trail, South Abington Twp. Most recent inspection: Dec. 16. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Amber Indian Restaurant: 3505 Birney Ave., Moosic. Most recent inspection: Dec. 17. Inspection type: follow-up. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Bella Faccias Personalized Chocolates & Gifts LLC: 512 Main St., Old Forge. Most recent inspection: Dec. 22. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Best Western Plus: 820 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit. Most recent inspection: Dec. 30; Inspection type: regular. Violations: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in three of the refrigerators in the main kitchen. Compliance: in.

Capra Collina Winery: 1971 Scranton Carbondale Hwy., Blakely. Most recent inspection: Dec. 16. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Cinnabon: 100 Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 24. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Convenient Food Mart #3016: 69 S. Main St., Carbondale. Most recent inspection: Dec. 26. Inspection type: regular. Violations: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meats/cheeses), located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date they were opened. A copy of PDA’s date marking guide was emailed to the owner during this inspection. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Prepackaged food (prepared meals such as macaroni and cheese, chicken entrees, pasta salad and antipasta salad) are not labeled properly with an ingredient statement. Prepackaged food (prepared meals such as macaroni and cheese, chicken entrees, pasta salad and antipasta salad) are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. A copy of PDA’s guide to labeling at retail was emailed to the owner during this inspection. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in under the counter deli refrigerator. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The ambient air temperature of the deli case was observed at 50 degrees F during this inspection. Food was moved to the walk-in cooler as it was determined that the unit had been functioning properly prior to noon according to the owner in an interview via phone. The unit shall not be used until it can maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower. Sanitizer not available for use at the facility. Non-food contact surfaces (fan guards in the walk-in coolers) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep/ware washing area. Hand wash sink broke last week and has not been used. Facility shall temporarily use one basin of the three compartment sink for handwashing until hand sink is repaired. Compliance: out.

CVS/Pharmacy #1597: 101 N. State St., Clarks Summit. Most recent inspection: Dec. 30. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Dickson Mini Mart: 542 Boulevard Ave., Ste. 1, Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 17. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Dollar General #7953: 404 Main St., Simpson. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Dollar Tree #5710: 1400 Main St., Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: Restroom is in need of cleaning. Compliance: in.

Dunkin’ Donuts #2931: 671 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy., Eynon. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: complaint. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Geisinger Cancer Center: 703 Martin F. Gibbons Blvd., Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 17. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Hotel Anthracite: 25 S. Main St., Carbondale. Most recent inspection: Dec. 26. Inspection type: follow-up. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Joe’s Beerman: 1561 Main St., Peckville. Most recent inspection: Dec. 17. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Mancuso Beer Barons: 32 River St., Carbondale. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: The interior lid and the nozzles of two of five self-service slushie machines, a food contact surface, were observed to have a black mold-like residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Machines were last used in November 2025. Review of cleaning logs reveal that the last time the equipment was cleaned was 11/18/2025. Compliance: out.

McDonald’s #4295: 1127 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit. Most recent inspection: Dec. 22. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Mr. B’s Tobacco Shop: 27 Salem Ave., Carbondale. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Olive Garden #1538: 1500 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy., Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Paraiso Caribeno: 1001 S. Main St., Scranton. Most recent inspection: Dec. 17. Inspection type: change of owner. Violations: Chicken in the deep freezer stored open with no covering; covered with plastic wrap. Sponges observed in the ware-washing area potentially being used to clean food contact surfaces; removed sponges. Compliance: in.

Royal Buffet: 821 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 24. Inspection type: complaint. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Royal Pizza: 21 Salem Ave., Carbondale. Most recent inspection: Dec. 26. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Scott Truck Plaza: 98 Hill Road, Scott Twp. Most recent inspection: Dec. 26. Inspection type: regular. Violations: Prepackaged hoagies are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement. Reviewed and left a copy of PDA’s handout on the labeling of foods at retail with the person in charge. Compliance: in.

Subway of Taylor: 135 N. Main St., Taylor. Most recent inspection: Dec. 16. Inspection type: regular. Violations: Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Compliance: in.

Summit Beverage: 100 Old Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit. Most recent inspection: Dec. 22. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Super Puff & Convenient Mart: 816 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City. Most recent inspection: Dec. 29. Inspection type: regular. Violations: none. Compliance: in.

Vamco Fuel (Exxon): 801 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit. Most recent inspection: Dec. 22. Inspection type: regular. Violations: The blended Freal Milkshake machine cup, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The cup was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. A sign was posted during this inspection. Observed 20-30 old rodent droppings and other debris in the cabinets underneath the self-service coffee counter. Compliance: in.

Weis Markets #165: ; 578 Carbondale Road, Scott Twp. Most recent inspection: Dec. 16. Inspection type: regular. Violations: Floor under the chicken fryers in the deli area of the food facility observed with an accumulation of old grease and is in need of cleaning. Water, as observed at hand wash sink in the deli area, was observed with very low pressure during inspection. Non-food contact surfaces (refrigerator in the deli area) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residue. Compliance: in.