The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties using the FDA Model Food Code. Inspections are conducted regularly throughout the state, and results are posted as inspections are conducted. As noted by the Department of Agriculture, inspections are a “snapshot” of a particular day. Many violations are relatively minor and are fixed at the time of inspection.
Facilities with violations:
Big Woody's
3941 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049
Oct. 19, 2026
5 moderate priority, 4 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small Bain Marie.
Moderate Priority: Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: Observed Walk in cooler shelves and Pizza dough press, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Low Priority: Dish wash area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Low Priority: Kitchen door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The following surfaces were observed to have presence of old food debris, grease and soil/dust accumulations:
A. Dry storage area.
B. Floors and corner junctions throughout food preparation areas.
C. Floors adjacent to walk-in cooler, /Walk in Freezer/ Under the LT dish washer, three sink and
D. Floors located below main grill line preparation tables/coolers.
"REPEAT VIOLATTION"
E-Z Shoppe
3026 Moravian Ave., Allentown, PA 18103
Oct. 19, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Observed moldy beef jerky intended for sale in the food facility. Food items were removed and disposed.
Moderate Priority: Drying provision was not available at the bathroom handwashing sink. Ensure all sinks are fully supplied.
Low Priority: The walk-in cooler’s drainpipe is too short to direct water into the floor drain, resulting in water pooling inside the cooler. Extend the drainpipe to ensure proper drainage and prevent water accumulation.
Low Priority: Observed 3 bay sink being used to dispose mop water. Ensure to use the utility sink to dispose mop water.
Mama's Italian Grill
1044 S. Trexlertown Rd. Ste 102, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Oct. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed walk in cooler fan guard, with an accumulation of dust, and dirt, on non-food contact surfaces.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Nativity Lutheran Church
4004 Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18104
Oct. 19, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: The drain beneath the ware washing sink was observed to not be draining properly, as evidenced by the standing water that could be seen in the pipe. Service this plumbing to ensure that water drains properly.
Moderate Priority: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in kitchen areas beneath dishwasher. Clean and sanitize these areas and increase the pest control measures.
Ray and Mos Mff3( Xrx 3722)
4111, PA 309, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Oct. 22, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Hot water was not available during this inspection.
Low Priority: Refrigeration equipment was not operational due to malfunctioning generator.
Schnecksville Diner
4527 Route 309, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Oct. 21, 2026
1 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Raw chicken was stored above raw fish in the reach in refrigerator. Discussed and corrected during this inspection.
Moderate Priority: 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. Discussed and corrected during this inspection.
Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in equipment.
Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
-Floors and walls throughout the kitchen are not clean to sight or touch.
-Garbage can lid in the kitchen area has a heavy accumulation of old food residue.
Sunoco Gas Station
2329 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA 18103
Oct. 20, 2026
1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in the self-serving area. Increase pest control treatments.
Low Priority: Observed beverages stored directly on the floor, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. All food items must be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Low Priority: Employee indicated that proper dishwashing procedures are not being followed. Ensure all dishes are washed, rinsed, and sanitized according to proper procedures.