Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Rodent droppings on grocery shelves, old goat stew, moldy ice

Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the weeks of March 31 and April 7.

Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections.

All establishments are inspected once per year, and inspectors may return several more times if the initial inspection is not passed or complaints are received. (For more information on how food safety inspections are conducted in Pennsylvania, view a list of FAQs .)

As noted by the Department of Agriculture, the reports are merely a “snapshot” in time, and they may not be representative of the restaurant’s long-term condition. Many of the violations are corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the establishment.

If a food provider is considered “out of compliance”, that means it has one or more violations that require a return visit by an inspector. The establishment is given time to fix the violations and remains open for business.

You can view the complete inspection reports for any establishment in the Department of Agriculture’s food safety inspection database . To report an illness after eating or drinking at an establishment, use the department’s complaint form . (Please don’t contact us: we do not inspect restaurants.)

611 Food Mart LLC

1670 N Delaware Dr., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: Out

Violations: 6

• Foods were held at 45 °F (< Hours ), in the self serve refrigerator, rather than 41° F or below as required. *Corrected by removing food to additional refrigerator while repairs are being made.
• Repackaged baked goods are not being labeled with ingredient or allergen information.
• Food facility water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply sinks at the time of this inspection.
• The handwash sink located in the food prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85° F.
• Door located in the food prep area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
• Working containers in kitchen area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. *Corrected.

A & T Mart

502 N 9th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the bathroom. Ensure to supply bathrooms with paper towels.

Aci Halal Meat & Turkish Restaurant

34 N 2nd St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 5

• Ground beef was stored next and above ready to eat food items. Organize refrigerator and follow food hierarchy.
• Prepared ready to eat food items held more than 24 hours were not date marked. Ensure to date mark any prepared food items held more than 24 hours.
• Food Employee is not using available sanitizer test strips to determine sanitizer concentration. Ensure to use sanitizer test strips to measure sanitizer concentration.
• 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. Fix dishwasher and ensure proper concentration of chemical sanitizer is dispensed.
• Observed water accumulated in the light guards of the kitchen hood. Have the water leak fix professionally.

Alburtis Elementary (EPSD)

222 W 3rd St., Alburtis

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Allentown Supermarket

704 W Emaus Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 11

• Meat in walk-in freezer was stored open with no covering. Cover open food containers.
• Observed wet wiping cloths throughout the facility, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
• Fish observed thawing in standing water in the sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Ensure to follow approved thawing methods.
• Observed cooked beans cooling at room temperature, which is not a proper cooling method. Ensure to follow a proper cooling methods.
• Eggs were held at 64 °F, in the food court area, rather than 45° F or below as required. Employee disposed out of temperature eggs. Store eggs at 45° F or below.
• Fish located in the display area, and held more than 24 hours, is not being datemarked. Datemark these items with a discard date that is 7 days from the date of thawing.
• Prepackaged tres leches and habichulas dulces are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement. Ensure all prepacked food items are labeled properly with the name of product and ingredient statement.
• Cutting boards in the sea food and meat departments were deeply scratched. Replace these cutting boards.
• Wall by the stove in the kitchen area has broken tiles and is no longer smooth and non-absorbent. Fix wall and replace tiles.
• Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the stove in the kitchen area and in one of the walk-in coolers. Replace missing light guards.
• Observed unnecessary litter accumulated in the back room by the walk-in cooler. Remove any unnecessary items and keep areas free of clutter.

Allentown Cheesesteak & Grocery Store

962 Wyoming St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Observed food stored directly on the floor in display area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. All food items must be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
• Lunchmeats held in facility for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Lunchmeats have exceeded 7 days and require discarding. Datemark these items with a discard date that is 7 days from the date of opening.
• Detergent and sanitizers were stored above food items on the display shelf. Ensure food items are not stored below or on the same shelf as detergent or sanitizers.

Amish Village Kitchen

1825 W Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food employee observed sanitizing washed equipment and utensils without a separate water rinse between. Wash, rinse and sanitize.

Anyely Daycare

326 N 15th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Aw Shucks Roasted Corn Inc

1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bar Bix

130 N 3rd St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bedway’s Fresh Fruits

1825 W Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Purchase test strips to use at the three-bay sink.

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Food Truck

3300 Chester Ave., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School NSLP Kitchen Room #B524

3300 Chester Ave., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Pastry Shop Room #D410

3300 Chester Ave., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Restaurant Room #B527

3300 Chester Ave., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bethlehem A1 Steakhouse LLC

3219A Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Observed wet wiping cloths in back food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. *Corrected – sanitizer solution made at proper strength and clean wiping cloth was placed in container.
• Personal items (Jackets) stored on dry storage shelving in kitchen area. *Corrected – Jackets moved to designated personal item storage area.
• Cardboard boxes are being re-sued to store containers and packages of food in kitchen freezer and soy sauce containers at end of cooking line.

Bethlehem Area School District – Asa Packer Elementary

1650 Kenwood Dr., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Big Woody’s

1928 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 5

• Ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerators, is not being date marked. Ready to eat foods held more than 24 hours must be marked with a use by date that is six days from the day it was prepared.
• The area under the grill is encrusted with grease and old food debris. Clean this area and increase the frequency of cleanings to prevent accumulation.
• The bar handwashing sink does not have hot water. Maintenance service was schedule. Ensure hot water is available a temperature of at least 85 °F in all handwashing sinks.
• Outdoor storage area for waste located by the dumpster is creating a potential insect or rodent hazard for the food facility. Clean this area.
• The ice bin at the end of the bar closest to the front door, has grime buildup. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent buildup.

Bonefish Grill #0303

901 Lehigh Lifestyle Center, Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: Out

Violations: 8

• Raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in refrigerator.
• Food dispensing utensil in bulk panko food observed stored in the food and without a handle.
• Refrigerated, temperature control for safety food in the refrigerator, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding.
• The soda gun and nozzles at the bar, food contact surfaces, were observed to have dark residue and were not clean to sight and touch.
• Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. -General untidiness throughout the facility. -Walls and floors throughout the facility are not clean to sight or touch. -Mop sink area is not clean to sight or touch. -Inside cooler behind the bar has an accumulation of spilled food residue. -Syrup holders behind the bar have an accumulation of dirt.
• The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by garbage cans and not accessible at all times for employee use. –Old food residue, observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. *Corrected.
• Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. *Corrected.
• Ceiling tiles cracked above dry storage and need replaced.

Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant MFF-3 Unit # 1

4030 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant MFF-3 – Unit # 2

4030 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Cakes on Main

929 Main St., Northampton

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Caroline’s Cheese Shoppe

1825 W Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food facility only has a two-bay sink for ware washing and reported only using soap to wash dishes. Dishes must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Utilize a combination soap/sanitizer product with the two bay sink.
• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate detergent/sanitizer concentration. Purchase test strips to use at the two-bay sink.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill #8902

510 S Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Complaint by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Casa Java and Banana’s

77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Food employees must routinely monitor temperatures of hot and cold holding temperatures. *Corrected – monitoring methods discussed and implemented at time of inspection.
• Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature control of cold holding units are lacking in island, dessert display, and “Croissanterie’s” Bain Marie
• Working container of an unknown substance was not labeled with common name of chemical in Croissanterie. *Corrected – bottle removed from facility.

Catch 22 Nightclub

333-335 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Cellar Beast Winehouse

159 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/13/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Center Street Shell Inc.

1310 Center St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer (chlorine) concentration.
• Sanitizer was not being used at ware washing sink. *Corrected – proper washing and sanitizing discussed and sanitizer made at time of inspection.
• Certified Food Safety Manager certification (ServSafe) expired on 1/31/2024. Facility has 90 days from expiration date to renew certificate or obtain a new certification.
• Used dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. *Corrected.

Chew Street Market LLC

1425 Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 10

• The Food Facility Operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
• The substitute Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
• Beef stew was held at 120° F, in the kitchen area, rather than 135° F or above as required. Ensure to hold hot food at 135° F or above as required.
• Ground beef, chicken, ham were held at 57° F, in the kitchen area, rather than 41° F or below as required. *All of this food was discarded. Ensure to cold hold food at 41° F or below.
• Temperature control for safety ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the kitchen, is not being date marked. Ensure to datemark all food if holding for more than 24 hours.
• In use refrigerator is not holding a temperature of 41° F or below as required. Fix refrigerator.
• Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Ensure to wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
• The handwash sink in the kitchen area is being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed beans in the sink.
• Paper towels were missing at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Ensure to supply paper towels at the handwash sink.
• The prep table where the steam table is located is dirty. Clean the prep table.

Chicago Restaurant and Nightlife

1179 Airport Rd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Child Time Learning Inc II

1752 W Allen St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

CJ Grocery

393 W Berwick St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Concordia Maennerchor

684 Pearl St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, is not being date marked. Label all food with the name of the food and date on which it was prepared.
• Two upright freezers require cleaning. Clean both freezers. –The gap between the fryer and adjacent grill requires cleaning to remove grease and food debris.
• Observed that single service single use items, are stored uncovered or not inverted. Correct this practice immediately
• The kitchen floor requires cleaning. Clean this floor.

Crown Chicken Pizza Boli’s

1534 Butler St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Wilson Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• It was noted that an extensive use of extension cords is occurring. This is a safety hazard and a safety issue. Contact an electrician to correct this problem.
• The fire suppression system for the exhaust hood and fire extinguishers are our of date and require servicing within 30 days..
• The exhaust hood must be professionally cleaned every 6 months.

Cuddle Zone Learning Center

445 Allentown Dr., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

CVS Pharmacy – Woodlawn Ave.

327 Woodlawn Ave., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Delestre Grocery

247 N 2nd St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Observed wet wiping cloths by the hot holding unit, not being stored in sanitizer solution. All wet wiping cloths must be store in sanitizer solution.
• Ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and deli items held for more than 24 hours, located in the deli display and walking cooler, are not being date marked. Date mark products with the date they were opened/prepared and a use by date that is six days from the date of opening.
• Floor underneath stove and fryers had accumulation of grease. Increase cleaning frequency to reduce accumulation of grease.

Dhariana Nunez Gutierrez Daycare

119 N Ellsworth St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dominican Restaurant

1502 Turner St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 8

• The Person in Charge failed to train food employees properly about food safety.
• Pork ribs and ground meat were observed thawing at room temperature in the kitchen, which is not an approved thawing method. Ensure to thaw food using approved method such as placing frozen food in the refrigerator the night before cooking the food.
• Rice was held at 117° F, rather than 135° F or above as required. Ensure to hold hot food at 135° F or above.
• Temperature control for safety ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Ensure to datemark all food if holding for more than 24 hours.
• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Acquire test strips.
• Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Ensure to wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
• Paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Ensure to supply handwash sink with paper towels.
• Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents/insect activity in the storage area. Contact pest company and increase pest treatment to a biweekly regimen.

Domino’s Pizza

1826 Union Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/1/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food facility is not following proper wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry procedure. Observed by wash being directly next to the sanitizing step without a proper rinse. Ensure three bay is set up in the following order, wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry.
• Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops.

Dunkin #331199

3219 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dunkin (Hamilton St)

215 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/1/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

East Side Memorial Little League

125 E Walnut St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Egypt Star Bakery

608 N Front St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Operator reported using the bathroom hand wash sink for an additional purpose of making up mop water solutions. Hand wash sinks can only be used for hand washing.

El Cocinero Restaurant

502 W Gordon St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 4

• Chicharron was held at 98° F, in the steamtable, rather than 135° F or above as required. Do not stack food too high in unit so food is able to maintain temperature above 135° F.
• Pink sauce was on display at a temperature of 61° F rather than 41° F or below as required. This is a potential hazardous item. Ensure this food is kept in cold holding at or below 41° F.
• Goat stew located in the refrigerator, held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with a date that is accurate. Ensure all in-house made items are date marked with a discard date that is 7 days from the day of preparation. *Goat stew was discarded.
• Chlorine chemical sanitizer in the sanitizing wipe buckets detected over 200 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Test the sanitizing bucket to ensure proper chlorine concentration.

Elias Farmers Market II

101 Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Observed bread stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Ensure all food is stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

Estelas Day Care

1449 Linden St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

F & S Bar

1008 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• Food Employee is not using available sanitizer test strips to determine sanitizer concentration. Ensure to use testing strips to measure sanitizer concentration.
• Ice machine was not clean to sight and touch. Discard ice, wash, rinse and sanitize the inside of the machine. Increase cleaning frequency to reduce build up.
• Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the women’s bathroom. Ensure handwashing sinks are always supplied with soap.
• Observed tools stored in the kitchen and beer storage area. Organize tools and keep them in a designated area away from food.

Fairground Grocery Store

1825 W Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Fairview Fire Co #11

927 S 7th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Observed soda stored directly on the floor in the kitchen area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. All food items should be stored 6 inches off of the floor.
• Racks on the walk-in cooler where the glassware is stored exhibit debris. Clean walk-in cooler racks.

Family Dollar #22455

1302 Hanover Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Fogelsville Elementary School (PSD)

312 S Route 100, Breinigsville

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Franklin Home Association

1348 Turner St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Mold was observed in the ice machine. Discard ice, wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine.
• Cubes of ice were observed in the handwash sink in the bar area. Ensure to only utilize handwash sinks to wash hands.
• Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents/insect activity in kitchen area. Contact a professional pest company and increase treatment to a biweekly regimen.

Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School (PSD)

1051 Weilers Rd., Breinigsville

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Grand Eastonian

140 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Grocery Outlet – Allen St

1401 Allen St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Complaint by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 4

• Chewed bags of bread were observed in the retail area. *These were discarded. Inspect food products regularly to ensure integrity.
• Back door that leads to the outside, located in the storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Ensure to place a door sweep to prevent the entry of rodents/insects.
• Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents/insect activity in the bread area. Contact pest company to increase treatment to a biweekly regimen.
• Droppings were observed on shelves in the bread aisle. Sanitize the shelves.

Gyro Concept Easton

323 Cattell St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Happy Dairy Market

201 N 6th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Emergency Response by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Hissho Sushi @ Giant

3015 Emaus Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

IHOP

1511 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Ironpigs Catering

1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 6

• At the tiki bar an employee was observed washing their hands at the 3 bay sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Use the designated handwash sink.
• Observed ground beef stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Place all food items on shelves at least 6 inches off the ground.
• The food contact surfaces of knives were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry before placing back in service.
• The pretzel stand did not have a supply of water at the mobile handwash station. Ensure water is supplied at all times to allow handwashing.
• The handwash sink in the picnic area had old food residue and utensils indicating uses other than handwashing. Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing.
• Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops.

Jack’s Market

222 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in this store. Replace all of the stained ceiling tiles.

Jewel Rehab

535 N 17th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Three-compartment sink water was shut down due to drain being clogged. Repair the clogged sink and restore water.

Kernsville Elementary School (PSD)

5051 Kernsville Rd., Orefield

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

KidsPeace National Centers

1620 Broadway St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

KidsPeace National Centers Pioneer Center

3400 Grist Mill Rd., Orefield

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Kona Ice of Allentown

1638 Fieldstone St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Kyoto Sushi and Hibachi Steak House

2342 Easton Ave., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

La Parada Food Discount LLC

1313 W Linden St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Deli meats and cheeses held in facility for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Datemark these items with a discard date that is 7 days from the date of opening.
• Repackaged meat did not have the required meat handling instructions such as safe cooking temperatures. Add meat handling instructions to the label.
• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Ensure testing strips are available to measure sanitizer concentration.

Lafayette Inn

525 W Monroe St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Las Delicias de Colombia

144 W St. Joseph St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: Out

Violations: 6

• Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Correct this practice immediately.
• A food employee was observed eating food behind the front counter. Correct this practice immediately.
• Food was held at 115-117° F, in the hot holding unit at the front counter, rather than 135° F or above as required. Reheat the food as you were instructed and monitor food temperatures during hot holding.
• Chicken and beef were held at 55° & 49° F, in a refrigerator in the food storage area, rather than 41° F or below as required. Discard the meat as you were instructed. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding. *Meat was discarded. –Chicken and beef
• The two door refrigerator in the food storage area and the refrigerated drawers on the cooking line cannot maintain food at the required cold holding temperature of 41° F or below. Repair or replace this equipment.
• The refrigerated food prep unit and the refrigerated drawers require cleaning. Clean this equipment.

Lehigh County Enhanced Autism

2881 Tycolia Ct., Orefield

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Lehigh Learning Achievement Center

2936 Corporate Center, Orefield

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Liberty Hose Company No 2

237 W Nesquehoning St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• The fryers, flat top grill, char broiler and table supporting the char broiler require cleaning to remove grease and food debris. Clean all of this equipment and maintain it in a clean condition. –The microwave oven requires cleaning. Clean this oven and maintain it in a clean condition.
• The food manager’s certification is not posted for public viewing. Post the certification.
• The floor under the cooking equipment requires cleaning. Clean this floor.
• The grease filters, in the exhaust hood over the cooking equipment, require cleaning. Clean all of the filters.

Little Angel Family Child Care

440 N 15th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Little Cali

1029 Butler St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Shell eggs were stored on a shelf above other food items in the walk-in cooler. Correct your food storage practice as you were instructed.
• Soup and rice were held at 94-98° F, in a steam table, rather than 135° F or above as required. Reheat the food to 165° F and monitor food temperatures during hot holding. *Food was reheated.
• The hot holding unit requires cleaning. Clean this unit.

Liu’s House

4128 W Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Complaint by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Mack Truck Stop

101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Masking tape used to repair damaged paper towel holders at hand wash sinks.

Mahoney’s

1609 Hanover Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/1/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Beef was observed thawing at room temperature on the chest freezer, which is not an approved thawing method. Frozen beef should be thawed in the walk-in cooler/refrigerator or by using another approved method.
• Cheeses held in facility for more than 24 hours are not being date marked. Datemark these items with a discard date that is 7 days from the date of opening.
• The kitchen handwash sink wasn’t supplied with paper towels. Ensure single use paper towels are supplied at all times.

Maynard’s College Hill Tavern

420 Cattell St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• The floor under and around the fryers requires cleaning. Clean this floor.

Meli Taverna

322 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• A wiping cloth and scrub brush were observed in the hand washing sink in the dish room. Remove the items from the sink. This sink shall be available for the washing of hands at all times.
• The faucets, on both hand washing sinks in the basement, are leaking. Repair the faucets.
• The paper towel dispenser was empty at the hand washing sink in the bar prep area of the basement. Supply this sink with paper towels immediately and at all times.

Melt Ice Cream

108 S 3rd St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/13/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• The faucet, on the sink in the restroom, is loose. Secure the faucet to the sink.
• A water stained ceiling tile was observed in this facility. Replace this tile.

Nancy’s Family Day Care

1804 Hanover Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant

3703 Route 378, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Nuts For You

1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Ocean Supreme Buffet

1658 S 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 8

• Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Maintain Shellstock tags for 90 days after container is emptied.
• Multiple food containers in the walking cooler are stored open with no covering. Ensure all food containers have proper covering. –Raw chicken was stored above ready to eat food. Ensure to follow food hierarchy.
• Food dispensing utensils in flour and rice observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Ensure all food dispensing utensils are stored with the handle above the top of the food.
• Observed wet wiping cloths in prepping area not being stored in sanitizer solution. Store all wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
• Ready to eat food items stored in the refrigerators and walking cooler were not date marked. Datemark these food items with a discard date that is 7 days after preparation.
• Food facility does not have a statement on the food display for foods that are served raw or undercooked to the consumer. When serving raw or undercooked food items a written consumer advisory on the menu, table tent, or placard should be provided to the consumer.
• Hood above the cooking line is encrusted with grease. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent grease accumulation. –The refrigerator handles and gasket had an accumulation of food residue, on non-food contact surfaces. Clean this equipment and increase cleaning to prevent residue buildup.
• Food facility is not following the HACCP plan for sushi rice that was submitted and approved by the Department. Ensure the approved HACCP plan for sushi rice is followed correctly.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

3221 Santee Rd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. *Corrected.

Parkland Elementary School Veterans Memorial

250 Twin Pond Rd., Breinigsville

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Parkview Event Center

622 N Delaware Dr., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• The faucet on the three compartment sink requires cleaning. Clean this faucet.
• The evaporation coils in the walk-in cooler require cleaning to remove dust. Clean the coils.

Philly Pretzel Factory

1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Pho Viet Royal

2126 Union Blvd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/1/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Raw wood shims used to stabilize deli slicer.

Platinum Plus

1251 Airport Rd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Red Barn Family Produce

1825 Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Rita’s Italian Ice

1905 Union Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Rita’s Italian Ice

1912 W Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Rita’s Italian Ice

1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food employees observed in the prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Ensure to wear proper hair restraints.

Rosie Family Daycare LLC

1848 W Washington St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Saladworks

3215 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Sarandonga

233 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 10

• Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Keep records of all shellshock tags for 90 days from the day the container is emptied.
• Raw meat was stored next to ready to eat food. Follow food hierarchy order.
• Ready to eat food, located in the walking cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Datemark these items with a discard date that is 7 days from the date of preparation.
• 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. The dish washer was repaired by employee. Ensure a proper amount of chemical sanitizer concentration is used during the last step of dishwashing.
• The food employee certification for the facility is not for a managers certification, only a food handlers certification. Acquire a food managers certification.
• The handwash sink at the bar was blocked by bottles and not accessible. Handwashing sinks must be accessible at all the times.
• Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prepping area. Ensure hand soap is always available at the handwashing sink.
• Drying provision was not available at the handwashing sink at the front bar. Drying provision must be available at the handwashing sink at all the times.
• Handwash sink at the bar has a leak. Repair leak.
• Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops to air dry.

So Cool Ice Cream 2

6444 Larch Ln., Macungie

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Southern Delights

1825 W Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• Food employee observed sanitizing washed equipment and utensils without a separate water rinse between. Wash, rinse, and sanitize.
• This facility does not have an employee who holds a valid food employee certificate. Assure at least one employee obtains certification through a nationally recognized food protection manager certificate program.
• The handwash sink was blocked by boxes and not accessible at all times for employee use. Keep the hand sink accessible at all times.
• Medicines were being stored on shelves with food. Ensure medicines are stored separate from the food in the facility.

Subway

1611 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Sunny Side Up

1800 Sullivan Trl., Ste. 435, Easton

Latest inspection: 4/1/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Wall in the dish room area is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
• Intake / exhaust air duct needs to be cleaned or filters changed as it is emitting dust and dirt into the air.

Sunrise Diner

1401 S 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Sweet Home Daycare and Learning

882 N Halstead St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Takkii Ramen

36 N 3rd St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Observed hot chicken being cooled in a refrigerator in a deep pan which was sealed with plastic wrap, which is not a proper cooling method. Correct your food cooling practice as you were instructed. –Observed that stock was placed hot in the refrigerator in a container greater than 4 inches deep, and which was covered with plastic wrap, which are not proper cooling methods. Correct your food cooling practice as you were instructed.
• A pot was observed in the hand washing sink. Remove the pot from this sink. This sink must be available for hand washing at all times.

Tandoor Grill

9 N 3rd St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: Out

Violations: 4

• The fire suppression system in the exhaust hood over the cooking equipment requires service. Contact your service company and have them service this system.
• All of the following pieces of equipment require cleaning: the display cooler, the table adjacent to the hand washing sink, the upright freezer, the microwave ovens and the door handles on all refrigeration units. Clean all of this equipment and maintain it in a clean condition.
• The entire kitchen floor requires cleaning. Clean this floor and maintain it in a clean condition. –The floor of the utility closet is in poor condition. Repair this floor. –The walls around the three compartment sink and the walls inside the utility closet are in poor condition. Repair the walls and cover them with a durable surface such as fiberglass reinforced panels (FRP).
• The exhaust system over the cooking equipment requires cleaning. Contact your service company and have them clean and service the system.

The Gyro Company

1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/12/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Cheese was held at 47° F, in the kitchen, rather than 41° F or below as required. Ensure to maintain the cold hold unit chest door closed to prevent food being out of proper temperature.

The Sticky Pig

2820 Pennsylvania St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Udder Bar

1828 Allen St., Unit 1, Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Purchase test strips to use at the three-bay sink.

Third Street Mobil Mart

309 S New St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Thyme Rooftop Grille

100 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Clean forks are stored in a manner which allows the biting surfaces to be touched by employees. Invert the forks so that only the handles are touched by the employees.
• Paper towels and hand soap were not available at the hand washing sinks at the bar. Supply both sinks with soap and paper towels immediately and at all times.

Tierra de Fuego

612 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Emergency Response by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: Out

Violations: None

Tiny Hands, Tiny Toes Learning Center

623 W Union Blvd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Toasted and Roasted LLC

92 E Broad St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Travelin Tom’s Coffee of Lehigh Valley

6801 Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Travelin Tom’s of Lehigh Co

6801 Tilghman St., Unit 122 Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/2/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Turkey Hill Minit Market #317

726 N 15th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/3/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Observed drinks stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Store all food items 6 inches off of the floor.
• Observed accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler. Increase cleaning frequency. –Observed dust on drying racks. Clean drying racks.

Walnut Manor Tenant Council

1519 Walnut St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/4/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit at the three-bay sink to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Purchase test strips to use at the three-bay sink.

Wendy’s Rest #193-20

401 W Emaus Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/5/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Mayo and other cut vegetables were being held at 59° F for longer than 4 hours. Ensure food is discarded after 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
• Food facility does not have enough outside waste receptacles as evidenced by refuse and waste lying on the ground. Increase waste pick up to reduce waste accumulation on premises.
• Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops to air dry.

West End Mart

1901 Allen St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Whitehall Family Skating Center

3860 Lehigh St., Whitehall

Latest inspection: 4/1/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: Out

Violations: 4

• Observed broken door for the hot pretzel warmer.
• Ice machine, a food contact surface, was was not clean to sight and touch.
• Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
• The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep / warewashing area.

Zandy’s Steak Shop

813 St., John St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 4/10/2024

Inspection type: Emergency Response by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None