Ever pondered the mysterious inner workings of your beloved restaurants and food spots? Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the latest gossip from the world of food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties, straight from the week of Dec.17.
From sneaky rodents causing chaos to expired baby food, dodgy expiration dates, unapproved pesticides, and other violations that will make your skin crawl, these reports offer a tantalizing peek into the realm of food safety. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture takes charge of these inspections, while certain towns like Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections – quite the drama!
So, let’s delve into the nitty-gritty details. Each establishment is inspected once a year, with the potential for multiple return visits if the initial inspection is flunked or if complaints are made. These reports are like a little snapshot in time, offering a revealing glimpse into the current state of each place.
If a food provider is deemed “out of compliance”, it means they have one or more violations that require a follow-up inspection. But fear not, they are given time to sort out their issues and can carry on with their business. You can even check out the full inspection reports for any spot in the Department of Agriculture’s food safety inspection database.
Now, let’s sink our teeth into the juiciest bits! The 12th Street Tavern in Allentown had a complaint inspection and was found to have evidence of rodent contamination on their snacks – absolutely dreadful news. The A1 Food Market, also in Allentown, had a laundry list of violations, including expired baby food, lack of proper equipment, spilled ice cream, and more – talk about a kitchen nightmare!
But not all places had a tough time of it. Bethal Lodge in Bethlehem came out sparkling with no violations at all, proving that some spots are getting things just right. Even Domino’s in Easton only had a couple of minor infractions, so you can still tuck into your favorite pizza with confidence.
The reports even extend to surprising places like the Geo Halal Meat Inc, with a concerning list of violations, including visible evidence of pesticides on shelves of prepackaged foods, food stored directly on the floor throughout the facility, and even bedding and clothing materials found in the food facility. It makes you wonder what exactly was going on there!
Even KFC Allentown was found to have an issue with uncovered breaded chicken, while Southside Pizza was caught serving cake without a datemark on it. It seems like violations come in all shapes and sizes, from minor oversights to major health hazards that are sure to leave you feeling queasy.
All in all, these reports offer a captivating and eye-opening insight into the state of food safety in the Lehigh Valley. It’s clear that the world of ensuring the food we eat is safe and up to standard is anything but dull. So, the next time you dine out, you might want to think twice about what’s happening behind the scenes. Who knows what fascinating tales these establishments have to tell!
