These 6 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations

Six Lehigh Valley were cited in October by the state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for alleged liquor law violations.

Licensees will have a chance to defend themselves against the citations before an administrative law judge, who may impose fines between $50 to $1,000 for minor violations, or up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. The judge may also suspend or revoke business licenses or mandate training.

The following businesses were cited:

Lehigh County

Chicago Restaurant and Nightlife, Allentown: Allegedly used a loudspeaker or similar device that could be heard the property line and allegedly sold alcohol May 1 through 5 and 8 through 11, when their license expired or was held in safekeeping.

Copperhead Grille, Bethlehem: Allegedly failed to have an alcohol service person complete required training within six months of being hired between Sept. 11, 2024 and Sept. 7, 2025; and allegedly failed to have an alcohol service person complete required training within the past two years.

Ringer’s Roost, Allentown: Allegedly had insufficient bedrooms available or maintained for guest use, in violation of liquor code. The establishment has a hotel liquor license, according to state records.

Stone Cellar Farm & Vineyard, Center Valley: Allegedly unlawfully possessed or transported liquor or alcohol within the state which was not purchased from the control board or an authorized license between April 9 and Sept. 9; and allegedly sold or offered alcoholic beverages not produced by a Pennsylvania licensed manufacturer between April and September.

Catholic Veterans Home Association, Emmaus: Allegedly failed to adhere to constitution or bylaws between Sept. 24, 2024 and Sept. 25, 2025.

Northampton County

Mach’s Gute Pub & Grille, Bethlehem: Allegedly failed to have board-approved manager take necessary training within 180 days of approval between Aug. 14 and Sept. 16.

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