Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Sketchy mayonnaise; close the door; are you certifiable?

Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 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 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.)

88 China

1091 Mill Creek Rd., Unit 3, Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 6

• Food in the walk-in cooler and refrigerators stored open with no covering. *Corrected.
• Observed empty cans being used as scoops for bulk-ingredients, which does not have a handle for proper scooping and to prevent possible contamination, in need of proper handled scoops for use in bulk ingredient storage containers.
• Observed three-bay sink not set up for wash, rinse and sanitize. Observed dirty dishes in all three compartments including sanitizing and rinse compartments. *Corrected and Discussed with PIC
• Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed old food residues/spillage, on the following areas: – under the prep tables, and floor under all equipment along the main cook line. – wall behind the three-compartment sink – outside of dry bulk ingredient containers – drains.
• Observed cardboard being utilized as a shelf-liner covering. Discussed with PIC.
• Door to the outside, located in the kitchen area of the food facility is being propped open. *Corrected and discussed with PIC.

Andy Rogers’ Pizzeria MFF-3 T

464 N New St., Apt 1, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Angels Home Day Care

302 S 17th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Antojitos Boricuas MFF4

1231 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Aramark at DaVinci Science Center

18 N 8th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Ben Franklin Techventures

116 Research Dr., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Tableware for customer self-service is not displayed so that only handles are touched by consumers and employees.

Berlinsville Hotel

4588 Lehigh Dr., Walnutport

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• 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. PIC stated a service call will be placed.

Big Woody’s #0004

1855 Sullivan Trl., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food items were held at 58° F (<4 hrs, in the cooking line area, rather than 41° F or below as required. Foods will be moved to other refrigeration units. A call will be made to service this unit.

Blocker’s Coffee House

309 Front St., Catasauqua

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Catasauqua Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Toilet room does not have a self-closing door.**Correct within 7 days. when door closer is installed, send picture of correction to health officer**

Castillo Day Care

760 N 10th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Catasauqua Middle School

850 Pine St., Catasauqua

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Catasauqua Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Observed a heavy dust build-up on the wall mounted exhaust fan & fan guard in the dishwasher room.**Correct within two days. When item is corrected, take a picture of clean exhaust fan and send to health officer.

Chef Alpaca Mobile

201 S 12th St., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Citizen’s Hose Company

839 Line St., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Food employees were observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Correct this practice immediately.
• There is an accumulation of dust on the evaporation coils in the walk-in cooler. Clean the coils to remove the dust. –The table supporting the flat top grill requires cleaning. Clean this table.
• The ventilation hood and system over the cooking equipment require cleaning. Contact your service company and have them clean and service the hood and ventilation system.

Coopersburg Fire Company #1 Social Quarters

13 S Main St., Coopersburg

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Daddy’s Place

650 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Delicioso Pizza & Subs

1032 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Diamond Fire Company Social/Bingo Hall

110 Main St., Walnutport

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dino’s Pizzeria

3300 S Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dollar General #8215

3 Main St., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

DonutNV – Mobile

102 Chase Hollow Rd., Nazareth

Latest inspection: 5/11/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: None

East Penn Diner

1418 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Employee operating dish wash machine handled dirty dishes with gloves then handled clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands.
• Food in refrigerated prep unit at the end of the cooking line was 50-52° F. Maintain cold TCS foods at 41° F or below. All TCS foods in the unit was destroyed.
• Grease accumulated on the floor under the cooking line equipment. Clean the floors.

F S Day Care

1114 W Liberty St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Feasta Italiana

2400 Schoenersville Rd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Feasta Pizza

1826 Leithsville Rd., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• One of the cheese containers was held at 60° F, in the pizza prep area (less than 4 hrs), rather than 41° F or below as required. Corrected by moving food to walk in cooler. the other container was placed in the pizza prep Bain Maria and was at 39° F
• Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being date marked.
• Shelving equipment, in the kitchen area, has food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling, lined with cardboard, an absorbent and rough material.
• Observed clean ice buckets, stored uncovered or not inverted. *Corrected.

Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School (CASD)

251 N 14th St., Catasauqua

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Catasauqua Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration and freezer units. **Correct within 2 days**Send pictures of corrected items to health officer by 5/9/2024.

Fratelli Pizzeria & Café

1230 N New St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Grease build up and dripping into drop pan from cooking line hood filters.
• Most current food safety manager certification must be posted onsite for customers view.
• Ice machine draining directly into sewage waste line in basement.

Freesmanburg Diner

710 Washington St., Freemansburg

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Observed clean ice buckets, stored uncovered or not inverted. *Corrected.

Friendly Food Mart

4209 William Penn Hwy., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Friendly Food Mart

3606 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Hank’s Italian Ice Co.

2587 Columbus Dr., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Hank’s Italian Ice Co.

303 Main St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Exposed wood frame of rolling counter is not cleanable. Seal the framing.

Hero’s Kafe LLC

116 Research Dr., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

House of Chen

1200 Northampton St., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• The cold water faucet in the employees restroom is leaking. Repair this faucet.
• The floor of the walk-in cooler requires cleaning. Clean this floor.

Indian Bite

179 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Innovative Arts Academy

330 Howertown Rd., Catasauqua

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Catasauqua Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Italian-American Bocce Association

271 E Elm St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 6

• Bags of food in freezer were open and not covered. Ensure food is stored sealed or covered.
• Sauce in prep area and items in freezer were not labeled with the common name of the food. Ensure containers of food are labeled.
• Mayonnaise, a temperature controlled for safety product, was being held at room temperature for an extended period of time. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be held at 41° F or below. *Mayonnaise was discarded.
• Observed a build-up of debris on side of fryer and behind hot holding equipment. Clean and maintain this area.
• Fan in walk-in cooler directly above fruit was covered in dust. Clean fan.
• Back door next to the kitchen has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Seal door to ensure no gap.

Johnny’s Bagels and Deli

264 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Krackerjax Country Store

3888 Main St., Slatington

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

La Kriolla MFF4

6134 Werleys Corner Rd., New Tripoli

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Lutzi’s Courtyard Café

1250 Butler St., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Food employees were observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Correct this practice immediately.
• The glass chiller at the bar requires cleaning. Clean this refrigeration unit.
• Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in a storage area. Replace the tiles. Owner stated that the roof is scheduled to be repaired and the tiles will be replaced after the repairs have been completed.

Macungie Memorial Hall

50 Poplar St., Macungie

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Macungie Memorial Park Concession Stand

50 Poplar St., Macungie

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Macungie Pool Snack Bar

50 Poplar St., Macungie

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Observed accumulation of heavy dust on the hood exhaust system in the kitchen.
• Kitchen entrance door has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Max and Butters

612 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Monster Deli

442 Cedarville Rd., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 5

• Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
• Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being labeled and date marked.
• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
• Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. -Inside of the kitchen Bain Marie is not clean to sight and touch. -Outside of cold hold units in the kitchen are not clean to sight and touch. -Walls behind the slicer and pizza prep area are not clean to sight or touch.
• Wall behind the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area is roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Nevulis Beverages

4041 Route 309, Schnecksville

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Northampton Athletic Association Baseball Stand

301 Al Erdosy Dr., Northampton

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

One Dollar Zone of Allentown

2647 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Exit door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
• Observed rodent activity in the dry storage area of the facility.

Pagan’s Market

703 N Jordan St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Pagan’s Place

701 N Jordan St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Acquire test strips.
• The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Assure at least one employee obtains certification through a nationally recognized food protection manager certification program.
• Paper towels were not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Ensure to provide paper towels at the handwash sink at all times.

Papa John’s #4326

1042 Mill Creek Rd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Philly Pretzel Factory #206

2411 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Playa Bowls Bethlehem LLC

310 E Third St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food employee observed in front prep area, wearing bracelets on both arms. *Corrected at time of inspection
• Ensure that sanitizer at three compartment sink is tested with appropriate testing strips daily.

Ridge Ave. Mini Mart

621 Ridge Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Ceiling tile missing in food storage area from corrected plumbing leak. Repair ceiling and replace ceiling tile.

Santa Fe Taco Company

2022 Main St., Northampton

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food employees observed in food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or visors. This is a repeat violation.
• The floor surface in the area of the exhaust hood has an accumulation of grease and dirt. Clean this area on a regular basis. This is a repeat violation.

Saucon Valley Community Center

323 Northampton St., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Sizzling Bites

312 E Third St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Social Still, LLC

530 E 3rd St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Debris build up on windowsill behind dish machine. –Dust build up on pot rack and ceiling above hood.

Sofritos (Gardens Bests)

538 Hayes St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 5

• Observed clean ice buckets, stored uncovered or not inverted. *Corrected.
• Visible and accurate thermometer lacking in small white refrigerator located by ice maker.
• Cardboard box being re-used to store utensils next to fryer.
• Debris build up in non-food crevices of deli slicer.
• The food facility does not employee a certified employee as required. Facility enrolled into City of Bethlehem’s ServSafe certification course on Monday May 20, 2024.

Tanya’s Family Day Care

738 N 6th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Tasty Bitez

823 Lifestyle Center, Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Observed a build up of dust and dirt on fan guards in walk in cooler.

The Iron Grille MFF4

8348 Holbens Valley Rd., New Tripoli

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Original Tea Co. & Patisserie

5 N Main St., Coopersburg

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Todd’s Island Seafood

711 N 17th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Store food six inches off of the floor.
• Some containers of prepared foods in the walk-in cooler are not date marked. Date mark all potentially hazardous foods prepared in the facility and kept for more than 24 hours. Do not keep these foods beyond 7 days, including the date the food was prepared.
• Ceiling in the walk-in cooler, is broken and in need of repair. Repair walk-in cooler ceiling.
• Personal use medicines stored in food storage area and are not kept in separate, labeled and covered containers. Store personal use medicines separate from food.

Triple Trouble

250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Spc. 86, Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/7/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in cold hold equipment.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #317

726 N 15th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Coffee dispensers were observed with debris. Clean coffee machine.
• Water was spilled on the floor in front of the slushy area. *This was cleaned up. Ensure to clean the floor when there are liquids spilled to prevent any falls.

Wal-Mart #3563

3926 Linden St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 5/8/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Wawa Food Market # 8046

3820 Easton Nazareth Hwy., Easton

Latest inspection: 5/6/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

West End Tap Room

2114 Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Paper towels not available at handwashing sink in bar area. Always have disposable paper towels available at handwashing sinks.

Whitehall Family Skating Center

3860 Lehigh St., Whitehall

Latest inspection: 5/10/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Zahra

27 N 7th St., Unit 6, Allentown

Latest inspection: 5/9/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None