Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of Oct. 8.
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.)
Ada B Cheston School Food Service (EASD)
723 Coal St., Easton
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Barnes And Noble Bookstore (Lehigh University)
1 Farrington Square, Bldg. C, Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Burger King #8126
3105 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Darto’s
46 W North St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- Observed trash cans in kitchen with encrusted debris on exterior surface.
Dee Dee’s LLC
1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Deysher’s Custom Butchering
419 N Chestnut St., Bath
Latest inspection: 10/12/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Donegal Square
534 Main St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 3
- Raw fish stored next to ready to eat food in top of Bain Marie across from stove. *corrected
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer (chlorine) concentration
- Clorox cleaner being used to sanitize deli slicer components. *Note: “Clorox Clean-up” is not approved as a food contact sanitizer. *corrected at time of inspection.
East Hills Middle School (BASD)
2005 Chester Ave., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Essentials Café
418 Third Ave., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/13/2023
Inspection type: Opening by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Francis E March Elementary School Food Service (EASD)
429 Reeder St., Easton
Latest inspection: 10/12/2023
Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- A torn rubber door gasket was observed on a milk cooler and another milk cooler had the gasket removed. Replace both gaskets.
Fred Snyder Post 353 American Legion
1469 Dewey Ave., Northampton
Latest inspection: 10/12/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Northampton Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Governor Wolf Elementary School (BASD)
1920 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was less than 100 ppm, rather than over 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions.
Green Earth Marketplace
1328 Chestnut St., Ste 110, Emmaus
Latest inspection: 10/14/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Hyatt Place
45 W North St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 3
- At time of inspection double door freezer was not running efficiently. All Products were thawed and temped at 41° F.
- Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
- Food facility employee was not aware of any available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Johnny’s Bagel And Deli
472 Main St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 6
- Observed wet wiping cloths in front area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. *corrected
- Food in the Bain Marie in the back area, to left of cooking area was holding at 44-45° F. *corrected
- Bain Marie in back area, to left of cooking area, was holding at an air temperature of 45° F. Only non tcs food and food that will be used within 4 hours are currently being stored in unit.
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer (chlorine) concentration
- Dust build up on ceiling fan blades in cooking area.
- Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the cooking area. *corrected
KOMÉ
2880 Center Valley Rd., Ste 600, Center Valley
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: Out
Violations: 10
- Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected.
- Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected.
- Various food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food.
- Observed boxes of shrimp stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
- Some of 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. Corrected.
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
- 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. Service call was placed for repair. Technician came in to adjust to the proper concentration. Corrected.
- Observed presence of mineral-like deposit and a mold-like substance located on food contact surfaces of interior of food facility ice machine. Corrected.
- The handwash sink in the dish washing area was blocked by a cart and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. –A sanitizer bucket and utensils observed in the handwash sink at hibachi prep area, indicating uses other than handwashing
- The handwash sink in the hibachi prep and main kitchen area did not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected.
Las Americas Bakery
736 E 4th St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Luther Crest
800 Hausman Rd., Allentown
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Follow-up by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Lutheran Manor
2085 Westgate Dr., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
New Bethany Meal Center
337 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/12/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Nick’s Pizza Restaurant
822 Main St., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Observed boxes of produce stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
- Chipping paint on wall behind prep table in kitchen area.
Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- Two pounds of butter dated 7/13/2018 and one pound dated 3/16/2019.
Pen Argyl Republican Club
10 W Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl
Latest inspection: 10/12/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Rice-Ebner American Legion Post 588
423 Davis St., Easton
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by City of Easton Bureau of Health
Compliance: In
Violations: 1
- The fire suppression system, in the exhaust hood over the cooking equipment, requires service. Contact your service company and have them service the fire suppression system.
Salaam Arabian Kitchen
1300 Northampton St., Easton
Latest inspection: 10/9/2023
Inspection type: Follow-up by City of Easton Bureau of Health
Compliance: In
Violations: 3
- Food is being stored in non food grade plastic containers. Purchase food grade plastic containers to store your food.
- The fire suppression system, in the exhaust hood over the cooking equipment, requires service. Contact your service company and have them service the system. Owner stated that she scheduled the service.
- The exhaust hood and system requires cleaning. Contact your service company and have them clean the hood and system. Owner stated that she scheduled the service.
Sheetz #384
3201 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/9/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
SHRI BJS LLC (DBA Friendly Food Mart)
1505 Pembroke Rd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Slate Hotel & Pub
509 Main St., Pen Argyl
Latest inspection: 10/12/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Spring Garden School (BASD)
901 N Blvd., Bethlehem
Latest inspection: 10/11/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Bethlehem City
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
- The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizing buckets in use, was less than 100 ppm, rather than over 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions.
The Candy Cabana Company Mff3
208 W Center St., Wind Gap
Latest inspection: 10/10/2023
Inspection type: Opening by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture
Compliance: In
Violations: None
Wingstop
1328 Chestnut St., Emmaus
Latest inspection: 10/14/2023
Inspection type: Regular by Emmaus Borough
Compliance: In
Violations: 2
- Soiling from starch and food residue on exterior surfaces of ice machine and the ice scoop holder. Clean thoroughly.
- Mops were stored improperly. One wet mop was lying in the mop sink, another was stored in dirty water in the mop bucket. Hang mops to dry properly.