Chester County Health Department Cites Two Facilities for Violations

Inspections find food safety issues at Bevan's Cold Cuts and Lukoil West Chester #69730, while other establishments pass.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:00pm

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The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at two facilities following inspections conducted on April 10, 2026. Bevan's Cold Cuts in West Chester was cited for improper food storage, refrigeration issues, and lack of date marking. Lukoil West Chester #69730 had a non-functioning walk-in cooler, lack of sanitizer use, and other cleanliness problems. Several other establishments in the area were found to be in compliance.

Why it matters

Food safety inspections help ensure restaurants and other food service providers are following proper health and sanitation protocols to protect public health. Violations at these two facilities raise concerns about potential risks to consumers and the need for ongoing oversight and enforcement.

The details

At Bevan's Cold Cuts, inspectors cited issues including chemicals stored above beverages, in-use knives stored improperly, food held in opened metal cans, a refrigeration unit measuring 60°F instead of the required 41°F or below, and lack of proper date marking for ready-to-eat foods. Lukoil West Chester #69730 had a non-functioning walk-in cooler, lack of sanitizer use for dishwashing, use of an unapproved cleaning product, insufficient water pressure, and missing supplies like paper towels and toilet tissue.

  • The Chester County Health Department conducted inspections on April 10, 2026.

The players

Bevan's Cold Cuts

A food service establishment in West Chester, Pennsylvania that was cited for multiple food safety violations during a health inspection.

Lukoil West Chester #69730

A gas station and convenience store in West Chester, Pennsylvania that was cited for multiple food safety violations during a health inspection.

Chester County Health Department

The local public health agency responsible for conducting food safety inspections and enforcing health regulations in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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What’s next

The Chester County Health Department noted that the inspection results reflect conditions observed at the time and may not represent long-term compliance. Residents can report any concerns or unsanitary conditions through the county's online complaint form or by calling the health department.

The takeaway

These food safety violations highlight the importance of regular health inspections and enforcement to ensure restaurants and other food service providers are upholding proper sanitation and food handling practices. The community relies on the health department to identify and address potential risks to public health.