The following Lehigh County restaurants and other food establishments were inspected between Oct. 5 and Oct. 13 for compliance with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations.
Inspections are overseen by the state Department of Agriculture.
In some cases, violations are corrected before inspectors leave.
Out of complianceEquis Pica Pollo
Location: 513 N. Seventh St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the dish wash area. Ensure to keep stocked at all times.Cold hold unit in prep area was holding chicken at 45°F rather than 41°F or below. Cold hold items must be held at 41°F.Cold hold unit is not able to maintain temperature of 41°F or below. Repair equipment.Filters above cooking line have a significant build-up of debris. Clean and maintain filters.Paper towels were not available at the hand-wash sink in the dish wash area. Ensure to keep stocked at all times.Open bait observed in utility closet, which is not an approved method. Ensure to use proper pest control methods.Food items in facility such as seasoned chicken that are being held for more than 24 hours, are not being date marked. Date mark these items.Three-bay sink in dish wash area is leaking. Repair sink.Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in utility closet. Implement and maintain plan with pest control company.Speedway
Location: 702-716 N. 19th St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: Out
Violation Details:
Observed equipment in the following areas with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris: atop the slushie machine, atop the coffee machine, atop the creamer machine, drip tray of coffee machine. Clean these areas with greater frequency.The grease trap, when water flows through, exhibits a strong odor, indicating a need for maintenance. Clean and maintain this unit.Observed beverages stored in back cooling unit were subject to splash from sod, which sprayed onto their containers. Clean and sanitize the outside of these beverages and shelves.Observed consumer self-service display of pizza without sneeze guards or other effective protection for when the consumer accesses the product. Adjust distribution of this item so that employee service is utilized.Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang mops.The following areas were observed with an accumulation of dust and food debris and were not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation dirt: Vent above oven, backsplash behind food preparation table, vents below cold units behind the counters, the vents near the entrance to the back storage area, cabinets beneath slushie area, floors in back storage area behind the soda syrup. Clean these areas with a greater frequency.Facility is not posting food employee certification, nor could they produce a current one. Provide a current, valid food employee certification.In compliance with violationsRita’s
Location: 1458 Chestnut St., Emmaus
Inspection Date: 10/9/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Hot water under pressure was not available at the hand-wash sink near the service windows.Paper towel dispensers were empty at the hand-wash sink in both restrooms.Catholic Charities Diocese Of Allentown
Location: 501 Ridge Ave., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Lemons and eggplants observed in the walk-in cooler were moldy and adulterated. Discard spoiled produce and inspect stock regularly.Ceiling tiles missing in the dry storage area. Replace these ceiling tiles.Observed shelves in the walk-in cooler area with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Clean and sanitize these shelves.Dunkin’
Location: 4054 Chestnut St., Upper Milford Township
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Exit door located in the back of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals.Geo Halal Meat
Location: 1154 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Change of owner
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity.Top Star Express
Location: 2050 Tilghman St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Observed old food debris on non-food contact surfaces on creamer dispenser. Increase cleaning frequency of this equipment.Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Acquire appropriate test strips.Chilis Grill & Bar
Location: 815 Grape St., Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.Computer cables in the cook line area have an accumulation of dust and dirt.Fan in the cook line area has an accumulation of dust and dirt.Como En Casa Restaurant
Location: 604 N. New St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Paper towels were not available at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen area. Ensure to supply paper towels at all times. Paper towels were restocked on site during inspection. (Corrected on site)Hand-wash sink is leaking. Additionally, hot water knob from the three-compartment sink is leaking as well. Fix these units.Hood system was observed with an excessive amount of grease. Clean hood system.Ritter Elementary School
Location: 740 N. Plymouth St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Observed personal items, such as a purse and a jacket, being stored on top of packages of juice boxes in the office area. Ensure personal items are stored in a designated area away from food items.Temperature of food being received on site from satellite kitchen was not recorded in a log. Ensure temperatures are recorded daily for any TCS products received.Jefferson Elementary School
Location: 750 St. John St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/6/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Observed gaps in the flooring and a potential point of rodent entry near the dishwasher. Seal all gaps and openings.Rachna Food and Beverage
Location: 1927-1931 Tilghman St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Hot water at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen is turned off and on underneath at the shut-off valve. Repair sink so the hot water can be accessed through the faucet handles.Mops are not being hung to air dry. Obtain a mop holder so it can be used to air dry the mops.Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Purchase test strips.The hand-wash sink in the kitchen did not have hot water available. Hot water was turned on underneath the sinks. Hot water must be provided at the hand-wash sink at all times.Tiki Bowls
Location: 840 W. Hamilton St., Suite 101, Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Violation Details:
Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the prep area. Ensure to keep stocked at all times.In compliance with no violationsGyro King Halal
Location: 1154 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/13/26
Inspection Type: Opening
Compliance Status: In
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School
Location: 1051 Weilers Road, Upper Macungie Township
Inspection Date: 10/9/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Queen V Wraps (mobile)
Location: 420 S. Muhlenburg St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/9/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Yergey Brewing
Location: 235 Main St., Emmaus
Inspection Date: 10/9/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Pizza Hut
Location: 3315 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular/complaint
Compliance Status: In
Remag Blvd. (mobile)
Location: 1134 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Southern Lehigh Middle School
Location: 3715 Preston Lane, Upper Saucon Township
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Southern Lehigh Senior High School
Location: 5800 Main St., Upper Saucon Township
Inspection Date: 10/8/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Air Products Global Headquarters
Location: 1940 Air Products Blvd., Lower Macungie Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Allentown Fourth St. Gulf
Location: 1224 S. Fourth St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Homewood Suites By Hilton
Location: 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Upper Saucon Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Melt & Top Cut
Location: 2805 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 624, Upper Saucon Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Weisenberg Elementary School
Location: 2665 Golden Key Road, Weisenberg Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Location: 435 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
St. Elizabeth School
Location: 431 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall Township
Inspection Date: 10/7/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Location: 353 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/6/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Arby’s
Location: 1535 Lehigh St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/5/26
Inspection Type: Follow-up
Compliance Status: In
Romeo’s Delicatessen
Location: 543 N. Front St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Location: 601 Union St., Allentown
Inspection Date: 10/5/26
Inspection Type: Regular
Compliance Status: In