The following Lehigh County restaurants and other food establishments were inspected between Oct. 5 and Oct. 13 for compliance with Pennsylvania\u2019s food safety regulations.<\/p>\n
Inspections are overseen by the state Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n
In some cases, violations are corrected before inspectors leave.<\/p>\n
Out of complianceEquis Pica Pollo<\/p>\n
Location: 513 N. Seventh St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: Out<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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\u00b0F rather than 41\u00b0F or below. Cold hold items must be held at 41\u00b0F.Cold hold unit is not able to maintain temperature of 41\u00b0F 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 <\/p>\n
Location: 702-716 N. 19th St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: Out<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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\u2019s<\/p>\n
Location: 1458 Chestnut St., Emmaus<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/9\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 501 Ridge Ave., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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\u2019<\/p>\n
Location: 4054 Chestnut St., Upper Milford Township<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Opening<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 1154 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Change of owner<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity.Top Star Express <\/p>\n
Location: 2050 Tilghman St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 815 Grape St., Whitehall Township<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 604 N. New St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Follow-up<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 740 N. Plymouth St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 750 St. John St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/6\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
Observed gaps in the flooring and a potential point of rodent entry near the dishwasher. Seal all gaps and openings.Rachna Food and Beverage<\/p>\n
Location: 1927-1931 Tilghman St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/5\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 840 W. Hamilton St., Suite 101, Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/5\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Violation Details:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Location: 1154 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/13\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Opening<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School<\/p>\n
Location: 1051 Weilers Road, Upper Macungie Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/9\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Queen V Wraps (mobile)<\/p>\n
Location: 420 S. Muhlenburg St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/9\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Yergey Brewing<\/p>\n
Location: 235 Main St., Emmaus<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/9\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Pizza Hut <\/p>\n
Location: 3315 Hamilton Blvd., South Whitehall Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular\/complaint<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Remag Blvd. (mobile)<\/p>\n
Location: 1134 MacArthur Road, Whitehall Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Southern Lehigh Middle School<\/p>\n
Location: 3715 Preston Lane, Upper Saucon Township<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Southern Lehigh Senior High School<\/p>\n
Location: 5800 Main St., Upper Saucon Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/8\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Air Products Global Headquarters<\/p>\n
Location: 1940 Air Products Blvd., Lower Macungie Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Allentown Fourth St. Gulf<\/p>\n
Location: 1224 S. Fourth St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Homewood Suites By Hilton<\/p>\n
Location: 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Upper Saucon Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Melt & Top Cut<\/p>\n
Location: 2805 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 624, Upper Saucon Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Weisenberg Elementary School<\/p>\n
Location: 2665 Golden Key Road, Weisenberg Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
St. Elizabeth of Hungary<\/p>\n
Location: 435 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall Township<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
St. Elizabeth School<\/p>\n
Location: 431 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall Township <\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/7\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Menchie\u2019s Frozen Yogurt<\/p>\n
Location: 353 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/6\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Arby\u2019s<\/p>\n
Location: 1535 Lehigh St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/5\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Follow-up<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Romeo\u2019s Delicatessen<\/p>\n
Location: 543 N. Front St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/5\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School<\/p>\n
Location: 601 Union St., Allentown<\/p>\n
Inspection Date: 10\/5\/26<\/p>\n
Inspection Type: Regular<\/p>\n
Compliance Status: In<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The following Lehigh County restaurants and other food establishments were inspected between Oct. 5 and Oct. 13 for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":310913,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[119,121,120,3401,127214,127215,18173,12280,976],"class_list":["post-310912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-allentown","tag-allentown","tag-allentown-headlines","tag-allentown-news","tag-inspection","tag-montage","tag-multnomah-county","tag-oregon","tag-portland","tag-restaurant"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=310912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310912\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/310913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=310912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=310912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=310912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}