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Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own food safety inspectors and the rest of the county is inspected by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspectors.
The results will be posted every other week. All food vendors are inspected at least once a year. Other inspections can be triggered by a change of owner, a follow up if a facility had been out of compliance or by a complaint filed with the PDA.
View any vendor’s last inspection report online. Click on the PDF version of the inspection report for all details.
If a food provider is labeled 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 problem(s) and remains open for business.
Complaints can be filed online with the PDA.
Below are the results of inspections conducted between Aug. 3 and Aug. 16, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of Aug. 18 as of 3:30 p.m.
Chick-Fil-A #02348, 4675 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, August 12: four violations. A temperature measuring device for verifying the sanitizing water temperature in the final rinse of the dishwasher is not available. The facility had one but it was not working properly and they have not replaced it yet. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed shelves, in the walk-in cooler area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Observed the floor-wall junction in the mop sink area is cracked and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Pagoda Motorcycle Club Snack Bar, 441 Red Lane, Birdsboro, August 12: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Saucony Creek Brewing Company, 15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, August 12: no violations.
Stony Creek Athletic Assn, 165 Antietam Road, Reading, August 12: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by rags and a spray bottle and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Latin Taste, 1665 State Hill Road Unit 970, Wyomissing, August 11: four violations. Food dispensing utensil in bulk rice observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed excessive grease debris on the hood system in the cook line area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrected. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in food prep (droppings) areas, but facility does not have a pest control program.
Massimo Ristorante, 100 Anna Ave., Blandon, August 11: no violations.
Redner’s Fresh Market #77, 1149 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, August 11: five violations. Food dispensing utensil in bulk food observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Observed shelving, in the sales floor produce area, with soil accumulation. Observed the ceiling and walls, in the dairy walk in cooler area, with encrusted soil accumulation. Observed single use storage containers, in the deli area, not inverted to prevent dust and debris accumulation. Corrected. Interior of produce ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have black mold residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
The Off Post Pub, 2116 Old Route 100, Bechtelsville, August 11: no violations.
Bruno’s Pizza Restaurant, 4340 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, August 10: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Corner Food Mart, 3675 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, August 10: no violations.
Donut Lover’s Boom, 236 W. Main St., Kutztown, August 10: no violations.
Fish Pond West Inc., 200 Swiftwater Lane, Leesport, August 10: no violations.
Fleetwood Food Market, 325 E. Main St., Fleetwood, August 10: five violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Two of the nozzles on the soda dispensing unit, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The handwash sink in the three compartment sink area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected. Observed numerous food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed excessive dust and grease debris on hood surfaces in the chicken area.
Gasser’s Golf, 3251 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, August 10: no violations.
Hampton Inn & Suites Kutztown, 15080 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, August 10: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Nel’s Place, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, August 10: one violation. An insect control device (fly strips) located above the center table with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils.
Willow Hollow Golf Course, 619 Prison Road, Leesport, August 10: no violations.
Beach Balls Hawaiian Shaved Ice Mff2 Pa-Xkk6244, 285 W. Walnut Tree Drive, Blandon, Aug. 9 : no violations.
Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Road, Sinking Spring, Aug. 9 : no violations.
Market Basket Produce, 16455 Pottsville Pike, Hamburg, Aug. 9 : no violations.
Spuds, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, Aug. 9 : no violations.
Way-Har Farms Tfs3 T-Xr27857, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, Aug. 9 : no violations.
Elevation Burger, 798 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Aug. 8 : no violations.
Kline’s Kernels, 250 Himmelwright Barto, Pa 19504, Aug. 8 : one violation. Hand wash needs a shield separation from Warewashing sink.
Tony’s Steak Sandwiches Tfs4, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, Aug. 8 : one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Vince’s Steaks, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, Aug. 8 : one violation. One set of lights in the front food area is missing end caps.
Effies Charcoal Chef, 3223 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Aug. 5 : five violations. Observed a small cup being used to scoop cheese in the bain marie unit in the kitchen. Utensils with handles are needed for scooping ready-to-eat foods. Corrected. Observed dried food residue on some surfaces of the milkshake machine in the kitchen. The light intensity in the walk-in cooler is not adequate to see all areas of this unit easily. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Two open employee beverage containers were observed in the kitchen food preparation area. Corrected.
Firehouse Coffee, 15877 Kutztown Road, Maxatawny, Aug. 5 : no violations.
Gulf Station Oley, 1141 Memorial Highway, Oley, Aug. 5 : two violations. Ice machine interior observed with black and pink mold build up. The handwash sink in the back area was blocked by bottles/cans and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Hungarian Sports Club, 1495 Huff Church Road, Barto, Aug. 5 : no violations.
Island Pizza, 3060 Limekiln Road, Birdsboro, Aug. 5 : three violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the pizza unit in the kitchen. Facility has sanitizer test strips for the dishwasher and glass washer, but does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Some nozzles on the soda unit in the kitchen, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Jenn & Jessies Ice Cream, 798 Memorial Highway, Oley, Aug. 5 : one violation. Food dispensing utensil in rainbow and chocolate sprinkles observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.
Schaeffer Concessions Chuck Wagon Old Fashioned Soda Mff-4, 1176 Park Road, Reading, Aug. 5 : no violations.
Sebastiano’s Italian Restaurant, 3227 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Aug. 5 : no violations.
Valentino’s, 15492 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Aug. 5 : three violations. Ceiling of walk in cooler area of the food facility is dirty, dusty in front of fan box and on top shelves of racks and is in need of cleaning. Top interior of ice bin around drop chute area has a slight mold build up. Prewrapped silverware is not wrapped properly to ensure that the eating end of the utensil is covered.
Weis Supermarket #184, 61 King’s Plaza, Oley, Aug. 5 : three violations. Shell fish displayed next to fish in the display case with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination. Corrected. Raw chicken displayed next to raw pork, in the display case with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination. Corrected. Roll up overhead door located in the receiving area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Chicken breading liquid was held at 59°F, in the deli area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.
Whiskey Girl Saloon, 140 Barto Road, Barto, Aug. 5 : no violations.
201 West Food & Spirits, 201 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, Aug. 4 : two violations. Kitchen reach in refrigerator fan and walk in cooler fan of the food facility is extremely dusty and in need of cleaning. Also side of ice plate cover in ice machine has residue build up. Observed shelving equipment, in walk in cooler area with rusted shelves and an accumulation of mold dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Also gasket on bar reach in has a dirt build up.
China House, 825 Main St., Bally, Aug. 4 : two violations. Back door to the outside is being propped open. Corrected. Shrimp observed thawing in a container of standing water, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected.
Dosie Dough Wyomissing, 1405 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Aug. 4 : one violation. There is an accumulation of dust/dirt on the ceiling and light fixture behind the front counter.
Nino’s Pizza & Pasta, 840 Park Road, Wyomissing, Aug. 4 : four violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in bruschetta and bulk sugar observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Loose rubber door gaskets, repaired with tape, observed on the reach in cooling unit. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Rise Up Nutrition, 715 Penn Ave., West Reading, Aug. 4 : one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back prep area. Corrected.
Simply Bold, 550 Penn Ave., West Reading, Aug. 4 : three violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Ceiling tile missing in the basement food preparation area needs to be replaced. Food dispensing utensil in bulk spices observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
Takkii Ramen, 36 N. Sixth Ave. Rear, West Reading, Aug. 4 : one violation. Observed employee beverages in the food prep area without a lid. Corrected.
The Hawg House Mff-4 Xkx0369, 140 Niantic Road, Barto, Aug. 4 : no violations.
The Nacho Depot Mff-4 Znt6317, 1107 Commons Blvd., Reading, Aug. 4 : no violations.
Wyomissing Fitness & Training, 950 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Aug. 4 : two violations. Spray bottle observed in the smoothie area, used for storing disinfectant, taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Observed almond milk and protein powder stored directly on the floor under the three compartment sink, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Blue Marsh Lake Concession, 1420 Palisades Drive, Leesport, Aug. 3 : no violations.
Brakeman’s Cafe, 56 S Washington St., Boyertown, Aug. 3 : no violations.
Courtyard By Marriott, 150 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, Aug. 3 : two violations. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk in cooler. Corrected. Cooked pasta and sauce, a refrigerated read-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the walk in cooler area, was not compliant with date marking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days, and requires discarding. Corrected.
CVS #01769, 906 W. Leesport Road, Leesport, Aug. 3 : one violation. Observed three pints of white milk offered for sale beyond the sell by date of 8/1/2022. Corrected.
Dollar Tree #09013, 1040 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Aug. 3 : no violations.
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 21 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, Aug. 3 : no violations.
J&S Pizza, 360 Midway Road, Bethel, Aug. 3 : four violations. A working container of cleaners/bug spray was stored above the warewashing sink area. Corrected. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are peeling above food prep areas and must be replaced. An unapproved insect control device located in kitchen prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Shelving in walk in cooler has a dust/dirt residue build up and also flooring has spilled food debris.
Renee Gibson, 371 Airport Road, Bethel, Aug. 3 : no violations.
Ross Dress For Less #0519, 2757 Papermill Road, Reading, Aug. 3 : no violations.
Wendy’s Restaurant #19301, 3225 N. Fifth Street Highway, Aug. 7 : no violations.
Fantasy Skating Center LLC, 500 George St., Aug. 6 : three violations. Refrigerator shelves are not a smooth cleanable surface. Shelves require replacement or recoating. Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected on inspection. Observed utensil drawers with utensils not stored with handles in the same direction to minimize hand contact of utensils.
Leininger Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Aug. 6 : one violation. Working containers of window cleaner / bleach were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles. Corrected on inspection.
18th Ward Democratic Club 56604330, 412-28 Pansy St., Aug. 13: no violations.
Oakbrook Brewing Company, 628 Park Ave., Aug. 13: no violations.
Oakbrook Relief Assoc. 56806280, 630 Park Ave., Aug. 13: no violations.
Travelers Pub 23217010, 1701 Cotton St., Aug. 13: no violations.
Penn Street Pizza Incdb, 810 Oley St., Aug. 12: no violations.
Taqueria Jimenez #366266, 810 Oley St., Aug. 12: no violations.
Buena Vista Grocery 54812000, 1200 Oley St., Aug. 11: no violations.
La Antillana, 200 W. Douglass St., Aug. 11: no violations.
La Seybana Bakery 361649, 1025 Oley St., Aug. 11: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.
Moca Mini Market, 1126 Oley St., Aug. 11: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer solution/tablets was also not available.
Opportunity House 361465, 430 N. Second St., Aug. 11: no violations.
RC Theaters Inc. 356019, 18 N. Second St., Aug. 11: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Save-A-Lot Stores 367962, 810 Oley St., Aug. 11: no violations.
Super Dollar Store #391405, 810 Oley St., Aug. 11: no violations.
Vegana Deli Grocery 377284, 1028 Douglass St., Aug. 11: no violations.
A Plus Sunoco 344155, 719 Spring St., Aug. 10: no violations.
Be Happy Restaurant 362939, 641 Schuylkill Ave., Aug. 10: five violations. Food storage containers, in the walk-in cooler are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed food stored directly on the floor in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Front door being propped open. Observed food stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler area which is subject to potential contamination. Chicken observed thawing in standing water in the sink, which is not an approved thawing method.
Family Dollar Store #6825, 433 W. Douglass St., Aug. 10: one violation. Repair or replace damaged floor in front of coolers.
McDonald’s, 901 Spring St., Aug. 10: no violations.
Quisqueya Grocery 370775, 130 W. Windsor St., Aug. 10: no violations.
Rockys Pizza 66604450, 445 Spring St., Aug. 10: no violations.
Mama’s Pizza & Grill #390322, 1146 Rockland St., Aug. 9: no violations.
Turkey Hill #120 66605010, 501 Spring St., Aug. 9: one violation. Observed damaged cabinet doors below Slushy dispenser. Repair or replace as needed.
Price Rite A2409510, 600 Spring St., Aug. 8: no violations.
Dollar Tree Stores Inc #391362, 1130 Rockland St., Aug. 3: no violations.
Joe’s Grocery 59005230, 523 Pike St., Aug. 3: one violation. Hood system needs to be professionally cleaned and serviced.
Manzueta Grocery, 926 Perry St., Aug. 3: two violations. Observed damaged/missing floor tiles throw-out retail and food prep areas. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Randy & Dayleen Grocery 373435, 1025 Perry St., Aug. 3: one violation. Hood system needs to be professionally cleaned and serviced. Documentation required.
Sweet Street Cafe 38807220, 722 Hiester Lane, Aug. 3: no violations.
Wongs Kitchen LLC #395725, 835-5 Hiester Lane, Aug. 3: no violations.
The following reports for the period of July 20 to Aug. 2, 2022, were added to the state’s database after Aug. 4 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks Lanes All American Sports Pub, 3190 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, Aug. 2: five violations. Observed reach-in refrigerator bain marie door frame area, with an accumulation of mold dirt on gaskets and frame area. Exposed food preparation observed in areas of active construction / repair without effective protection or separation of food preparation. Large hole with exposed drywall cut into wall between bain marie units. Loose/torn rubber door gaskets observed in both ice machine lids. Interior bin of ice machine in bar kitchen has a lime residue buildup along top and sides of bin, a food contact surface, and was not clean to sight and touch. Also clean dish racks in kitchen at sink area have a dust accumulation buildup. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Reading Country Club Snack Bar, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Aug. 2 : no violations.
Second Nature Health Food, 329 W. Main St., Kutztown, Aug. 1 : no violations.
China Max, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, July 29: one violation. Frozen meat observed thawing at room temperature in the food prep area, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected.
Ray’s #1 Pizza, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, July 29: no violations.
Squawk Cafe @ Rfcu, 2609 Keiser Blvd., Wyomissing, July 29: three violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. The floor / wall juncture in the dish area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the dish area. Corrected.
Rite Aid #11172, 4630 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 28: no violations.
Spicy Tacos Mff3 Zlg6158, 241 Godfrey St., Bethel, July 28: no violations.
Briano’s Italiano, 360 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, July 27: no violations.
Chapel Hill Golf Course, 2023 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring, July 27: three violations. Observed box of lemons stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof over the bain marie area. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Cool Cats Cafe, 4225 Main St. Suite 109, Elverson, July 27: no violations.
Jade Garden, 450 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, July 27: three violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Single use container being used as a food dispensing utensil in bags of flour and MSG food in the outside food storage unit, observed stored in the food. Observed bags of rice, boxes and bags of assorted freezer food items stored directly on the floor rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Dunkin Donuts #346432, 955 Benjamin Franklin Highway West Suite 1, Douglassville, July 26: three violations. Observed milk expired 7/24 in a cold case, available for sale to customers. Corrected. Food employee observed in the food prep area, wearing bracelets and a watch on arms. Corrected. The floor / wall juncture in the front counter area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch.
Joyful House, 180 Old Swede Road Suite 1, Douglassville, July 26: four violations. Observed grease and food debris under the main cook line near the deep fat fryers. Door located in the food prep area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Food in the walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Corrected. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Love’s Travel Stop #358&Subway#538, 3700 Mountain Road, Hamburg, July 26: one violation. Front entrance door located in the has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Wawa #0282, 10 Maplewood Drive, Douglassville, July 26: three violations. The floor / wall juncture under the three compartment sink area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). A working container of sanitizer was stored above single service articles in the food prep area. Corrected.
Yellow House Hotel, 6743 Boyertown Pike, Douglassville, July 26: four violations. Observed black mold like debris on the soda nozzle at the bar soda dispenser. Corrected. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Food facility does not have available method to verify the final rinse temperature at the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. Observed a window, in the cook line area, is open with an ajar screen, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Durango’s, 120 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, July 22: no violations.
Stampede Smokin BBQ, 4372 Morgantown Road, Mohnton, July 22: no violations.
Uncle Paul’s Pretzels Mff3 Pa Xgw7516, 94 Pine Road, Hamburg, July 21: no violations.
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