Lehigh Valley food safety report: Put on shoes; clean greasy equipment, floors; discard expired formula

Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of Aug. 17.

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.)

A1 Linden Mini Market & Deli

100 N 2nd St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

Prepackaged cookies and pastries are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Ensure all food items are labeled for individual sale.
Observed old equipment and unnecessary items stored in the basement. Organize basement and remove any unnecessary items.

Aci Halal Meat & Turkish Restaurant

34 N 2nd St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

The drain line of the dishwashing machine is broken and leaking on the floor. Fix drain line of the dishwashing machine. Hand washing sink is not draining properly. Ensure hand washing sink drains properly.
Observed visible evidence of pest infestation, such as damaged packages and rodent contaminated foods in the front of the store. Clean and sanitize all packages and shelves.
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 these items with a discard date that is 7 days from the date of preparation.

B&P Polish Deli

99 W Broad St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was less than 50 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. *Corrected at time of inspection.

Bang Bang Hibachi Grill

1245 Airport Road, Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Bar Louie #1508

2960 Center Valley Parkway, Unit 700, Center Valley

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Complaint by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Beanbath Café

2425 Plaza Court, Bath

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Beck’s Land & Sea House

997 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Breakers Bar and Grille

1069 Main St., Northampton

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Brick LLC

1 W Broad St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

Cardboard being re-used to line shelving in storage area and on shelving near warewashing area.
The handwash sink in the pizza prep area was blocked by pizza boxes and not accessible at all times for employee use. The handwash sink near the cooking line was blocked by kegs and not accessible at all times for employee use. *Corrected at time of inspection.

Buon Dolce by Mis Raices

1902 Union Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

Food dispensing utensil in sugar observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
A tabletop oil fryer was installed without prior approval. Remove fryer from the restaurant.

Cactus Blue

4030 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Canalside Cup

1610 Delaware Drive, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Chartier Farms MFF-4

760 Andrews Road, Bath

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

CnD Ice Cream Man MFF3

575 Walnut St., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Cousin’s Burger

442 N 8th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by an ice cream cooler and not accessible at all times for employee use. Handwash sinks must be accessible to employees at all times. Move ice cream cooler.
Food employee observed wearing socks in prep area without any shoes on. Shoes must be worn to prevent potential contamination of prep areas.
Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops to air dry.

CVS / Pharmacy # 1305

3519 Nazareth Road, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

Observed a buildup of static dust and dirt on the guards on the fans in the reach-in coolers at the front of the store and are in need of cleaning.
Enfamil baby formula behind the front checkout counter, was datemarked July 1, 2025 and requires discarding. *Formula was voluntarily discarded during this inspection.
Mop in dry storage/receiving area is not being hung to air dry.

Damascus Restaurant

449 N 2nd St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

D’Caribbean House LLC

233 Hamilton St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

The hood filters above the cooking line exhibited accumulation of food debris. Increase cleaning frequency of the hood filters.

Delight Nutrition

670 N Sherman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Don Juan Mex Grill

Lehigh Hills Shopping Center, 7751 Glenlivet W Drive, Fogelsville

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

The handwash sink in the main prep area was blocked by cylinders and cleaning supplies and not accessible at all times for employee use. *Corrected on site.

Dunkin’

3111 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Dunkin’ # 337632

225 Town Center Blvd., Easton

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Enchanted Chopstick MFF3

106 Lois Lane, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Evergreen Oriental Market

1015 Union Blvd., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Numerous cold holding refrigerators had cardboard on shelves inside the unit. This is not a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Remove all cardboard from all units.

F & W Mini Market

18 S Carlisle St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Observed shelf below the slush machine, with an accumulation of food residue on non-food contact surfaces. Clean and maintain this area.

Faith Lutheran Church

2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

The Goat Pub and Pie

700 Main St., Stockertown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

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.

Good Shepherd Hospital

3200 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Hamilton Beverage

6366 Hamilton Blvd., Ste B-D, Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Holy Home Daycare

218 S 17th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

IHOP

1511 Lehigh St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: Out

Violations: 6

Observed beef patties stored on the bottom shelf in walk-in cooler, where they are subject to being splashed when floor is being cleaned. Ensure to protect food items when the floor is being cleaned.
Observed wiping cloths in extremely unclean condition in the prepping area and with very low sanitizer concentration. Regularly change wiping cloths and ensure the sanitizer is at the right concentration.
Observed microwave, waffle maker and pans, in the prepping area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency of this equipment. The area underneath the grill has accumulation of grease and old food debris. Deep clean this equipment.
The floor under the soda dispenser in the back storage room is extremely dirty. Clean this area.
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. Check sanitizer concentration daily.
The floor throughout the kitchen was dirty. Increase cleaning frequency.

Independent Citizen Club

1859 4th St., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1512 Sullivan Trail, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer’s use directions. *Discussed and corrected during this inspection by refilling sanitizer.

Kina’s Spanish Eatery

602 N Front St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

Pink Sauce containing mayonnaise was held at 70° F on the countertop rather than 41° F or below as required. *Sauce was discarded.
Observed floor in the kitchen with multiple broken floor tiles. Repair the floor back to a surface that is easily cleaned and maintained.
Observed side of the fryer, in the kitchen, with an accumulation of food residue and debris on non-food contact surfaces. Clean and maintain this piece of equipment.
Observed a build-up of debris on the racks inside the walk-in refrigerator. Increase cleaning frequency of these racks.

La Kang Thai Kup MFF4

620 Main St., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

LA Kang Thai Noodles Bar

620 Main St., Hellertown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Laurys Station American Diner

5470 Route 145, Laurys Station

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Food ingredient storage containers in the food prep/walk-in cooler area are not labeled with the common name of the food.

Lazarus Farm Market

3605 Rural Road, Whitehall

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Liberty Food Market

448 N 10th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

Pork sausage, eggs and cut potatoes were holding at temperature of 51° F. *Food was discarded. Ensure to cold-hold food at 41° F or below.
Refrigerator in the kitchen area is not working properly. Fix this unit.
Food employee admitted they are not sanitizing dishes and utensils. Ensure to wash, rinse and sanitize as the last step.

Manhattan Bagel #0065

3058 Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Complaint by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Ventilation fan located on front counter area can potentially contaminate food and equipment. *Corrected by placing fan out of service and into storage.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

2845 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 608, Center Valley

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Panera Bread #0836

3100 W Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Pequeños Líderes del Conocimiento LLC

621 N 5th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Philly Pretzel Factory

5924 Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

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.

Pho Viet Royal II LLC

1806 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

Mops are not being hung to air dry. *Proper procedure was discussed with PIC.
Raw chicken was stored above lettuce and tomatoes in the two-door refrigerator. *Corrected at time of inspection.

Pizzaville

572 Nazareth Drive, Bath

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.

Potsy Pizza

5925 Tilghman St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Raceway

2245 Old Post Road, Coplay

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

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

Riverview Country Club – Villa on the Green

1 Riverview Pl Rear Easton

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 3

Observed an accumulation of ice build up on packaged food in the walk-in freezer.
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. -Ceiling in the kitchen has an accumulation of dust.
Observed black mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. *Corrected.

Rosa Mota Day Care

436 N Lumber St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Salvatore’s Pizzeria

174 E Main St., Macungie

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Change of Owner by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Smith Field Refreshment Stand

424 Warrior Ln., Easton

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Wilson Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Smoke Mart

420 W Emaus Ave., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

SoFresh

2413 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Southern Lehigh Community Pool

3900 Jacoby Road, Coopersburg

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Sunrise Diner

1401 S 4th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

The condensate line from the walk-in cooler in the basement is accumulating water on the floor and creating puddles. Extend the condensate line so the water goes into the drain.
Observed clean food containers in an area where they are at risk of contamination from food preparation. Ensure to keep clean food containers separated and protected from sources of contamination.
Observed rodent activity in the back storage room in the basement. Increase pest monitoring in this room and remove/ clean any droppings or dead rodents.
Observed accumulation of old food debris in the walls and shelves of the baking room. Increase cleaning frequency of this room. –The bathroom in the basement is in need of a cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency of this area.

Taqueria el Jalapeno

1033 N 6th St., Whitehall

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

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

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Side door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Terry’s Italian Restaurant

200 S Delaware Drive, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

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. -Ceiling in the area of the pizza oven has an accumulation of dust.

The Putting University

5200 Route 309, Center Valley

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Top Star Express #0005 (Subway)

5625 Route 145, Laury’s Station

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Townplace Suites

5828 Memorial Road, Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Utopita Fresh Mediterranean

3650 Nazareth Pike, Unit 8, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

VFW Post #8282

1522 Butz Road, Breinigsville

Latest inspection: 8/18/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Vince’s Cheesesteaks MFF -4

3735 W Linden St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Vince’s Cheesesteaks MFF -4

3735 W Linden St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Voracious by a Catered Affair

77 W Broad St., Suite 9C, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Eggs stored above lettuce in the front deli display cooler. *Corrected at time of inspection.

Wawa #8181

3608 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Wayback Burgers

4403 Southmont Way, Easton

Latest inspection: 8/20/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Weis Market

1220 Chestnut St., Emmaus

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: 4

Plumbing leak under the produce department three-bay sink.
Excessive frost/ice build up from meat department walk-in ceiling units.
Flies observed in the bakery.
Food debris and dirt under dunnage racks in warehouse and meat room walk-in cooler. –Standing water on floor in the following areas: under three-bay sink in bakery, around utility sink in warehouse, in the meat department walk-in cooler.

Wilson Area Band Boosters Stand

424 Warrior Ln., Easton

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Wilson Borough

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Yessica Sanchez Day Care

509 N 9th St., Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/22/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: None

Wiz Kidz Cheesesteaks (BBHG Foods LLC)

751 Union Blvd., Floor 1, Allentown

Latest inspection: 8/21/2025

Inspection type: Regular by Allentown City

Compliance: In

Violations: 1

Observed ice cream scoops being stored in stagnant water without sanitizer and without running water between uses. Store scoop in an approved manner.

Zulfi and Company MFF3

9225 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville

Latest inspection: 8/19/2025

Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture

Compliance: In

Violations: 2

Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in all cold hold units.
Food facility does not have available Chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

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