Lehigh Valley food safety reports: Unapproved equipment; dirty ice, hands

Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of September 15.

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: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. *Corrected.

8th St. Food Market

247 N 8th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Follow-up by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Roof is leaking water in prep area, and is in need of repair. Repair leak.

Amore Pizzeria

3502 Greenway St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Baked

228 Main St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/21/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bath Shell

349 S Walnut St., Bath

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Hash brown potatoes and other fried foods observed on front counter in open containers with no covering, and no sneeze guard. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION.

Bella Bean Bara Boom

6 S Broad St., Nazareth

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Berwick Convenience Store

742 W Berwick St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: Out

Violations: 4

• Food was held at 53° F, in the sandwich prep unit, rather than 41° F or below as required. Discard the food as you were instructed. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding.
• The sandwich prep unit is not capable of maintaining food at the required cold holding temperature. Repair or replace this unit.
• This facility has installed two table top fryers and a panini press without City approval and without the proper ventilation hood and fire suppression system. Stop using this equipment and remove it from this store immediately. This violation was referred to the City’s Codes Department.
• The hot water faucet, on the three compartment sink, does not function properly. Repair this faucet.

Bushkill Township Recreation Center

1114 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Central Catholic High School Food Pantry

301 N 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Chalas Daycare

2311 Elm St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Chestnut St. Seafood

427 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Uncooked shrimp was placed in the display case next to cooked shrimp. Keep ready-to-eat and raw product separated.
• The following non-food contact surfaces are soiled. Clean thoroughly: – Back kitchen counter – Exterior surfaces of refrigerators and display cases.
• Floors throughout are dirty. Clean thoroughly.

Chez’s Delicatessen

27 N 7th St., Unit 1, Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Obtain test strips.
• Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops to air dry.

Crivellaro’s Restaurant

1690 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was not clean to sight and touch.
• Rodent droppings observed behind the bar area.

CVS #5885

4082 Jandy Blvd., Nazareth

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

CVS #2267

958 S Krocks Rd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Delicias Del Mar Restaurant

621 N 7th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 11

• 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.
• Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Ensure to wash hands when changing tasks.
• Food Employee observed eating in the prepping area. Ensure to eat in a designated area for staff.
• Food utensils such as cups and plates were not stored upside down as required to prevent contamination. *These were changed. Ensure to always store food utensils upside down.
• Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Ensure to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
• Shrimp was holding a temperature of 43° F, rather than 41° F or below as required. Ensure to cold hold food at 41° F or below.
• Cooked pork, rice and juice were not being datemarked. Ensure to datemark food if holding for more than 24 hours.
• In use cold hold unit was holding a temperature of 52° F, rather than 41° F as required. Fix cold hold unit.
• 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.
• Hand wash station was observed with food residue due to being next to the stove. Install a splash guard between the sink and stove to prevent food residue from entering the hand sink.
• Three-compartment sink was not able to drain due to grease trap being clogged and having a leak. Repair plumbing so water can drain properly and replace grease trap.

Dimartini Food Group

1825 W Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dino’s Pizza-Teria II

115 Palmer Park Mall, Easton

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: Out

Violations: 8

• The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
• A container of shredded cheese was held at 48° F, in the pizza prep station, rather than 41° F or below as required. *Replaced with a smaller container and putting in a ice bucket.
• Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods (variety of Pizza) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. *Corrected and Discussed.
• Ice container for the soda machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. *Corrected. PRIOR VIOLATION 03/09/2023
• Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. -Underneath prep tables. -Between cooking equipment. -Underneath Bain Marie.
• The handwash sink in the back food prep area was turned off by the main valve, and not accessible at all times for employee use. *Corrected
• Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrected. PRIOR VIOLATION 03/09/2023
• Floor tiles missing in the back prep and dry storage area, and need replaced.

Domino S Pizza #4756

859 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.
• The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Dunkin Donuts # 303640

2926 William Penn Hwy., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dunkin Donuts # 337632

225 Town Center Blvd., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

East Penn Diner

1418 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• Food handler on the prep line wiped gloved hands on a wiping cloth instead of removing gloves, washing hands and then putting on clean gloves.
• Miscellaneous foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered. Cover all food in storage.
• In-use knife was stored between table edges on the prep line, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.
• Grease accumulation under the cooking line equipment. Clean thoroughly.

Ecco Domani Pizza

216 E Fairmount St., Coopersburg

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food employees observed in the food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. *Corrected.
• The hand wash sink adjacent to the three-bay sink has no soap and blocked, was not accessible at all times for employee use. *Corrected, and discussed.

Eli 1 Inc

345 N 7th St., Fl. 1, Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Emmaus Moravian Church

146 Main St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Miscellaneous foods in refrigerator were 50-55° F. Maintain cold TCS foods at 41° F or below.
• Both kitchen refrigerators are malfunctioning. Provide adequate refrigeration. Two new units have been ordered.

Empanada Monumenta

702 Hanover Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Food employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. A hand wash must be performed before gloves are put on.
• Pink sauce was held at 56° F, in the refrigerator, rather than 41° F or below as required. Sauce was made at 9:30 am allowing it to be moved to a working cooling unit. Do not use this unit until it is repaired.
• Refrigerator in the storage area was not holding a proper temperature of 41° F or below as required. Do not use this unit until it is repaired.

Family Restaurant 7th St

802 N 7th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 14

• Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Ensure to wash hands when changing tasks.
• Flour was being left outside on the counter for more than one day after being used to bread chicken with a temperature of 70° F. *This was discarded. Ensure to place flour in the refrigerator at all times after making contact with any raw protein.
• Food dispensing utensil inside food container such as sugar was observed stored with the handle having direct contact with food. Ensure to utilize a scoop with a handle, and maintain handle above food.
• Observed wet wiping cloths in the kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Ensure to store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution at all times.
• Beef was observed thawing at room temperature on the sink in the kitchen area, which is not an approved thawing method. Ensure to use approved thawing measures such as placing the food at the refrigerator the night before.
• Chicken was held at 117° F, in the dining area, rather than 135° F or above as required. Ensure to hold hot food at 135° F or above.
• Salad and dressings were holding temperature of 52° F. Ensure to hold cold food at 41° F or below.
• Cooked chicken and beef prepared in the facility and kept for more than 24 hours were observed in the refrigerator without a datemark. Datemark all food prepared and kept for more than 24 hours.
• Prepackaged tres leches is not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Ensure to label prepackaged tres leches cakes.
• Hot holding unit was holding food at 117° F, rather than 135° F degrees as required. Additionally, cold hold unit was holding food at 52° F, rather than 41° F or below. Fix cold and hot hold units. Do not use these units until they are repaired.
• Cutting boards were observed with very deep cuts making it difficult to sanitize. Ensure to utilize cutting boards that are easy to wash, rinse and sanitize. Resurface or replace cutting boards.
• Slicer machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Ensure to wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
• 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.
• Food residue found inside handwash sink in the dining area indicating uses other than handwashing. Utilize handwash sink to only wash hands.

George Wolf Elementary School (NASD)

300 Allen St., Bath

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

George’s Luncheonette

1714 Butler St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Wilson Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Giant Food Store #6074

3015 W Emaus Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• The cart used to hold food containers in the fried food area was covered with cardboard. Remove cardboard and ensure all food contact surfaces are made of a smooth, easily cleanable material.
• The floor and walls by the donut frying had an accumulation of grease and old food residue. Clean this area and increase cleaning frequency. The floor by the dry storage/ janitorial closet area had an accumulation of trash and multiple spills. Clean this area and increase cleaning frequency. The shelves and door on the dairy walk-in cooler had an accumulation of old food residue. Clean shelves and increase cleaning frequency.
• The outside of the glass door in one of the refrigerator units was broken. Replace glass door on this unit.

Hissho Sushi At Giant #314

216 E Fairmount St., Coopersburg

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

IHOP

1511 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Prepared pancake mix was at 56° F rather than 41° F or below as required. Pancake mix was disposed of. Cold food items must be stored at 41° F or below.
• Clean dishes underneath the cooking line had food residue from the cooking line. Ensure a proper barrier is installed to prevent food debris from falling on clean dishes underneath cooking line. *Dishes were sent to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
• Microwave oven is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Increase cleaning frequency of this equipment.

Indian Spice and Sweets

821 S 25th St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. *Corrected.

James Buchanan Elementary School (BASD)

1621 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Kula Children’s Center

1722 S 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 3

• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Obtain sanitizer test strips.
• Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Ensure soap is available at all handwashing sinks.
• Drying provision was not available at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Supply drying provision for handwashing sink.

La Esquina de Jorge

1922 Allen St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 7

• Observed wet wiping cloths in the prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Wet wiping cloths must always be stored in sanitizer solution.
• Observed food employee prepare raw chicken then slice vegetables. Ensure to wash hands and change gloves in between tasks.
• Knives, a food contact surface, were observed to have food residue and not clean to sight and touch. Wash, rinse, and sanitize after use.
• Rear screen door in the kitchen is broken allowing for pest entry. Repair or replace this door.
• Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Ensure to keep stocked at all times.
• No paper towels were available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen and prep area. Ensure to keep stocked at all times.
• Food facility is using chlorine sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of 500 ppm. Obtain and utilize test strips to measure sanitizer strength.

La Frikitona LLC

2451 W Emaus Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Lehigh County Jail

38 N 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Lehigh Elementary School (NASD)

800 Blue Mountain Dr., Walnutport

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant

1328 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Raw chicken was stored on top of a box of cabbage on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
• Shrimp was thawing in standing water in the 3-bay sink. Thaw under lukewarm running water.

Locanda Cavallo

510 S Delaware Dr., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Mar y Tierra Restaurant

760 Hanover Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 4

• Raw pork was stored above cooked stews in the refrigerator. All cooked foods should be stored above all raw items. *Stews were discarded.
• Food facility is preparing and packaging to-go juices without a HACCP plan or any means of providing for a 5 log reduction of pathogens, or alternatively providing a consumer advisory or warning label on the juice. Stop preparing to-go juices until an HACCP plan is approved by AHB. *Juices were discarded.
• Packaged juices were not labeled as required per FDA Food code. Create proper labeling for the juice containers and submit for review with HACCP plan.
• Napkins were being used instead of single use paper towels. Single use paper towels have to be at all hand washing sinks.

Mario’s Pizza

851 Main St., Northampton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Millers Market

1362 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Miracle League of Northampton County

4100 Green Pond Rd., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Moore Elementary School  (NASD)

2835 Mountain View Dr., Bath

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Muhlenberg College Cafeteria

2400 Chew St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Emergency Response by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Northampton Liederkranz

402 E 9th St., Northampton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Nova Restaurant & Lounge

1869 S 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 12

• Food containers in the walk-in cooler and refrigerators were stored without covering. Ensure all food containers are stored with covering. –Raw chicken was stored above beef and ready to eat food items. Organize walk-in coolers and refrigerators to follow proper food storage order.
• Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution.
• Cheese and sour cream were held at 51° F, rather than 41° F or below as required. *Food was disposed of by employee. Ensure all cold food is held at 41° F or below.
• Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours is not being 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.
• Refrigerator is not capable of keeping food at 41° F or below. Fix refrigerator and do not use this unit until it is capable of maintaining food items at 41° F or below.
• Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Purchase sanitizer testing strips and ensure they are always available.
• Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Food facility will perform sanitizing step in the 3-bay sink until dish washer is fully functional. Ensure sanitizer concentration is 50-100 ppm as required.
• Food facility does not have enough outside waste receptacles as evidenced by refuse and waste lying on the ground. Increase waste pick up frequency.
• Observed water leaks under 3 bay sinks, bar handwash sink and by the dish washer. Contact plumber and fix water leaks.
• Rodent droppings were observed by the dry storage area. Clean this area and contact pest control to increase frequency of treatments.
• Back room where the hookahs are stored needs to be organized and unnecessary items need to be removed. Clean this room and remove any unnecessary items.
• Floor underneath cooking line exhibited accumulation of old food debris and grease. Deep clean this area and increase cleaning frequency.

O’Brien’s Really Good Food Company

1922 Allen St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food facility does not have available iodine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate iodine sanitizer concentration. Obtain iodine sanitizer test strips.
• Observed debris build-up on fans of walk-in cooler. Clean fans and increase cleaning frequency.

Peters Elementary School (Northern Lehigh SD)

4055 Friedens Rd., Slatington

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Pino’s Pizzeria

240 Line St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 6

• Food employees were observed working with food, and they were not wearing proper hair restraints, such as hairnets or hats. Correct this practice.
• A food employee was observed touching deli meats with their bare hands. The employee was instructed to wash their hands and don gloves. Ensure that your employees know when to wear gloves.
• Food was held at 52° F, in refrigerated prep unit, rather than 41° F or below as required. Move the food as you were instructed. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding.
• The refrigerated food prep unit in the middle, is not capable of maintaining food at the proper cold holding temperature. Repair or replace this unit.
• The fryers and gas lines to the cooking equipment, require cleaning. Clean the fryers and gas lines. –The three refrigerated food prep units and the Avantco freezer, require cleaning. Clean this equipment and maintain it in a clean condition.
• The food manager’s certification posted in this restaurant has expired. Owner states that another employee is certified. Post this certification for public viewing.

Redner’s Quick Shoppe #32

33 W 21st St., Northampton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Rita’s

1458 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Rite Aid #1983

102 Easton Rd., Nazareth

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Roma Pizza of Hellertown

702 Main St., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Rosalinda’s Daycare

262 E. Fairview St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

340 E Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Subway

1328 Chestnut St., Ste. 3A-107A, Emmaus

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Food in walk-in cooler was 43-44° F. Maintain cold TCS food at 41° F or below.

Sunoco

1602 S 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Sunoco Nazareth

868 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Supremo Foods

602 N 7th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Food Employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration for QT-40 sanitizer. Utilize test strips. –Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the meat department for chlorine sanitizer. Obtain test strips.
• Knives, a food contact surface, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Ensure to wash, rinse, and sanitize after use.
• The three-bay sink is leaking water into the basement, and is in need of repair. Repair leak.

Taco Bell #003728

3380 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Gardens at Easton

498 Washington St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

• A small porcelain bowl is being used to remove flour from a bulk storage container and the bowl was in the flour. Purchase a scoop with a handle to remove the flour. Store the scoop with the handle above the flour.
• The can opener is creating metal slivers and is not cutting the can surface effectively. Replace the blade on the can opener.
• The shelving in the walk-in cooler requires cleaning. Clean the shelving.
• The coving, under the three compartment sink, is peeling away from the wall. Secure the coving to the wall.

The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton

500 Washington St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/17/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• The table supporting the flat top grill requires cleaning. Clean this table.
• The wall adjacent to the dish washer requires cleaning. Clean this wall and recoat it with a moisture and mildew resistant coating.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

2880 Center Valley Pkwy., Unit 602, Center Valley

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Moon of Saucon Valley, LLC

1770 Meadows Rd., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The State Café and Grill

16 S 5th St., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health

Compliance: In

Violations: 5

• Food was held at 46° F, in refrigerated drawers, rather than 41° F or below as required. Move the food to a working refrigerator as you were instructed. Monitor food temperatures during cold holding.
• The refrigerated drawers are not capable of maintaining food at the proper cold holding temperature. Repair or replace these drawers.
• The wash solution temperature in the mechanical ware washing equipment, sanitizing with chemicals, was 106° F, rather than not less then 120° F, as required. Repair this machine so that the water temperature is at least 120° F.
• The fan covers in the Avantco refrigerator, in the dish room, require cleaning. Clean the fan covers.
• The food manager’s certification is not posted in this restaurant. Post the certification.

Turismo Restaurant

46 N 10th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/16/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 5

• Food dispensing utensil used as scoop in sauce in prep area does not have a handle. Ensure to obtain a utensil with a handle.
• Ribs and fried pork were held at 122° and 125° F, in the hot hold unit, rather than 135° F or above as required. Items were disposed of on site. Ensure to hot hold items at 135° F or above.
• Chicken was held at 48° F, in the prep area, rather than 41° F or below as required. *Chicken was discarded. Ensure to cold hold items at 41° F or below. Pink sauce was held at 76° F rather than 41° F or below as required. *Items were removed from tables and put in refrigerator. Shrimp salad was held at 44° F, in the cold hold unit, rather than 41° F or below as required. *Salad was prepared 30 minutes prior to inspection. Place smaller quantities out to hold proper temperature of 41° F or below.
• Observed cast iron, in the kitchen area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency on cast iron.
• Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Clean around fryers and behind oven.

Ume Asian Cuisine

840 Hamilton St., Ste 100, Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

• Food employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Ensure to wash hands when changing gloves.
• Sushi staff could not make a proper slurry to test rice acidification nor properly calibrate machine to test rice. Provide proper training on testing methods for rice and calibration of the machine. Maintain pH records per the approved HACCP plan.

Vallos Bakery

8281 Rte. 873, Slatington

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Wegmans

3900 W Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

• Ice build-up observed in ice cream retail freezer touching product. Repair unit to reduce ice accumulation.
• Observed debris build-up on shelves of front register coolers. Increase cleaning frequency.
• Observed floor broom being cleaned in manual warewashing sink. A service sink is to be used for floor cleaning tools.

Wendy’s #193-16

757 Union Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/19/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

• Freezers in the rear of the restaurant have a build of food debris on the bottom. Clean and maintain the bottom of the freezers. The soda machine in the main lobby had a buildup food residue behind the dispenser. Wash rinse and sanitize this area.

Williams Township Elementary School (Wilson Area SD)

2660 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton

Latest inspection: 9/20/2024

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Zahra

27 N 7th St., Unit 6, Allentown

Latest inspection: 9/18/2024

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. Obtain test strips.