Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of Nov. 5.
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 s.)
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. To report an illness after eating or drinking at an establishment, use the department’s . (Please don’t contact us: we do not inspect restaurants.)
7-Eleven Store #40175A
3131 W Tilghman St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 3
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
- Several nozzles at the self serve coffee and slushy station, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
- No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the coffee station area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
A 1 Quick Shop
901 N 7th St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: 4
- A food package was observed with a slight opening that compromised the food product. This item was discarded during the inspection. Severely dented canned items were observed in the retail area. Additionally, chips were observed to have adulterated packaging due to rodent activity. Inspect and rotate product regularly to ensure its integrity. All products were discarded.
- Paper towel was not available at the handwash sink in the bathroom area. Staff placed paper towel during the inspection.
- Facility has an active rodent problem and does not receive pest treatments frequently enough to adequately address the issue. Increase pest treatments to a bi-weekly regimen. Continue working with pest provider and retain all invoices from pest treatments.
- Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops to air dry.
Aldi #189
3235 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/8/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
American Legion Post #739
3739 American Legion Dr., Whitehall
Latest inspection: 11/8/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Carl’s Corner Nazareth
848 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips (expired) to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Chris’ Family Restaurant
5635 Tilghman St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Prepackaged food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutrition facts. Discussed keeping records of labels.
- Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. -Underneath juice machine. -Kitchen fans.
Col Siegfried School Food Service (NASD)
1677 Lincoln Ave., Northampton
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
C-Town Supermarket
226 E 3rd St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 5
- Dry beans in the corner compartments on the retail display bin stored open with no covering.
- Visible thermometers lacking in dessert display case, produce display case, and dairy display cases and temperatures not being properly monitored.
- Broken glass door on deli display refrigerator.
- The sanitizing solution in the three compartment sink was at 0 ppm. *corrected to 50 ppm of chlorine sanitizer.
- Damaged door frame on doorway from ware washing/food prep room to service area.
D & S Beverages
1601 S 4th St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Dats
5684 Sullivan Trl., Nazareth
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Foundations Early Learning Academy LLC
444 Montclair Ave., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Franklin School Food Service (Northampton Borough Elementary, NASD)
855 Lincoln Ave., Northampton
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Gerrity’s Valley Farm Market
1880 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 4
- Sanitizing solution not made and wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution in deli prep area. *corrected
- Some prepackaged food items (salads, wraps, deli salads, pizza kits) are lacking ingredient and allergen statement.
- Thermometer lacking in hot dog island.
- Damaged cove base in meat prep room, near entrance from front area.
The Gin Mill & Grille
1750 Main St., Northampton
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
The Green Stop
6070 Sullivan Trl., Nazareth
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 3
- The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. *REPEAT violation
- The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use.
- Overhead light cover panels in the kitchen area of the food facility are dirty, and in need of cleaning.
Holiday Inn
4325 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/8/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille
1327 W Chew St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Cooked steak meat and cheese were held in the refrigerator on the cook line past the discard date. Food must be discarded after 7 days from opening or preparation. These items were discarded.
- Observed mop sitting in the mop sink. All mops must be hung to air dry.
Jumbars
1342 Chelsea Ave., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 11/8/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- Debris build up on non food surfaces and crevices of deli slicer. –Debris build up in interior of Bain Marie prep units on walls and compressor cover.
KR Early Learning Center
1934 S Idaho St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Lehigh Valley Mall-Triple Trouble
250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Spc 86, Whitehall
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
M L Beer Incorporated
449 N 6th St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: Out
Violations: 11
- The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
- Moldy beer cases with a leak were observed in the hall storage area. These were discarded during the inspection.
- A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility. Install a mop sink or utilize another approved method for cleaning floors.
- Plastic containers were observed in the bathroom handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. These were removed during the inspection.
- Lights are not shielded or shatter proof inside walk-in cooler and in the hall storage area. Shield all lights.
- Paper towel was not available at the handwash sink in the bathroom area. Staff place paper towel during the inspection.
- Ceiling located in the hall storage area is uncovered. Install ceiling tiles or drywall to enclose ceiling. –Several stained ceiling tiles were observed where beer cases of Heinekens are located. Replace ceiling tiles.
- Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the back-room area due to extreme amount of droppings in the facility. Clean out the backroom to prevent rodent harborage. Facility has an active rodent problem and does not receive pest treatments frequently enough to adequately address the issue. Increase pest treatments to a bi-weekly regimen. Work along with pest provider and retain all invoices from pest treatments.
- A dead mouse was observed in the hall storage area. This was removed during the inspection.
- An accumulation of items no longer relevant to the operation was observed in a rear storage room, behind the counter and in the generator area. Remove these items from the facility.
- The fans in the walk-in cooler and all refrigerators are covered in dust. Clean the fans.
Maximiliana Home Daycare
422.5 Fulton St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
MMG Concessions
345 Illick’s Mill Rd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 11/8/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- Exposed insulation around pipe near back door in storage room.
Mr Wonton
6750 Iroquois Trail, Unit 8, Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. -Walls inside the walk in cooler have a black mold like substance and need to be cleaned.
Nani’s Grab & Go
572 Nazareth Dr., Unit 1, Bath
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Northampton Area Middle School Food Service
1617 Laubach Ave., Northampton
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Northampton Area Senior High School Food Service
1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Old Post Inn
3337 Old Post Rd., Slatington
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
The People’s Kitchen
639 Linden St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Food facility is reusing cardboard box to store packages of bread, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article.
- Chipping paint on wall to right of Bain Marie.
Petro Mart
404 N Lehigh St., Wind Gap
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Shell Quick Stop
1132 South Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Starbucks Coffee #62732
25 Main St., Hellertown
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Tacos y Tequila City Center
530 Hamilton St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: Out
Violations: 9
- Staff did not wash their hands between tasks and between switching gloves. Staff were instructed to wash hands on site. Ensure hands are washed when switching gloves.
- Raw meats were stored in the walk-in coolers in the basement not according to internal cooking temperature. Raw fish was below chicken. Beef was also below chicken. Rearrange foods so they are stored in order of internal cooking temperature.
- Boxes of food items were stored on the floor in the basement walk in cooler. Move these boxes so they are at least 6 inches off the floor.
- Test strips are available but not being used evidenced by the extremely high chlorine concentration in all the wiping buckets. Use test strips to check sanitizer concentrations.
- The inside nozzle of the drink dispenser at the bar is dirty. Wash, rinse, and sanitize the nozzle.
- A ladle was inside the hand sink closest to the cookline at the time of inspection. The ladle was removed from the sink. Ensure no items are placed in hand sinks.
- Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar. Replace the soap.
- Rodent droppings were found throughout the basement storage area. Clean the affected shelves. Increase pest control measures.
- Chlorine sanitizer in all the wiping buckets is at an extremely high concentration at or above 200ppm. Adjust the solution to be between 50-100ppm.
Tasty Bitez
823 Lehigh Valley Mall Lifestyle Center, Whitehall
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Top Star Express #0028
1537 Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
- Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Turismo Restaurant
46 N 10th St., Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- The cold holding unit across from the cookline is not able to hold food at 41° F or lower. No food was in the unit at the time of inspection. Repair.
The Udder Bar
1828 Allen St., Unit 1, Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Vinny’s Pizza
6750 Iroqouis Trl., Ste 7, Allentown
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Vl Sandwiches
3140 William Penn Hwy., Easton
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Wegmans Food Market #094
3791 Easton Nazareth Hwy., Easton
Latest inspection: 11/7/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Wing Stop
2469 Nazareth Rd., Easton
Latest inspection: 11/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 3
- Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected and discussed with PIC.
- The handwash sink in the dishwashing area was blocked by a ingredient container and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected and discussed with PIC.
- Mops are not being hung to air dry. *Corrected.
Zachary Romano DBA Bagels On the Corner and Deli
416 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Change of Owner by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
- Facility in need of cleaning/sanitizing before re-opening under new ownership.
Zaza’s (Mff-4)
4449 First Terrace, Bangor
Latest inspection: 11/6/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
