Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own 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 May 25 and June 7, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of June 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Berks
Hawaii Kitchen, 510 Penn Ave., West Reading, June 7: four violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the back kitchen area. Corrected. Take-out food containers in the front area not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The handwash sink in the back kitchen area was blocked by an empty pot and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #244, 4899 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 7: no violations.
New Jerusalem Inn & Event Center, 11 Deysher Road, Fleetwood, June 6: two violations. One of the soda guns at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the bain marie in the kitchen.
Sly Fox At The Knitting Mills, 820 Knitting Mills Drive, Wyomissing, June 6: one violation. 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. Service technician was called immediately. Facility will manually sanitize dishes until the unit is operating properly.
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery, 1245 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, June 6: three violations. Window at the dishwasher is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects and other pests. Observed in-use knives/pizza cutter stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Working containers (spray bottles) in chemical storage area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Country Roads Cafe @ The Produce Auction, 209 Oak Haven Road, Fleetwood, June 2: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink. Corrected.
Frank’s Pizza, 2550 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 2: one violation. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator next to the bain marie. Corrected.
Letterman’s Diner, 242 W. Main St., Kutztown, June 2: three violations. Window at the dishwasher is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects and other pests. Observed in-use knives/pizza cutter stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Working containers (spray bottles) in chemical storage area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Panera Bread #1684, 4395 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 2: no violations.
Pop’s Malt Shoppe LLC, 208 W Main St., Kutztown, June 2: no violations.
Berkshire Family Restaurant, 1714 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, June 1: four violations. Food items were held at 58 & 60 °F, in the cooking line area, rather than 41°F or below as required. The drawer unit under the grill and the bain marie unit are not holding foods at proper temperature. Foods were immediately iced and/or moved to other refrigeration units. A call was made for service for these units. 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. Service company was contacted and a temporary sanitizer station was set-up in the dishroom. Service technician arrived before the end of this inspection. Two sets of lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the dishwasher. The soda gun at the bar and some soda nozzles at the server drink station, food contact surfaces, were observed to have dark residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Pizza Hut #037139, 4207 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 1: no violations.
Rita’s Italian Ice #156, 3104 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 1: one violation. The posted Food Manager Certificate has expired (5/5/22). Owner is scheduled for re-certification.
Suburban Tavern, 2201 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 1: no violations.
Auntie Anne’s #Pa166, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, May 31: no violations.
Tino’s Pizzeria & Bar, 1 Wellington Blvd., Wyomissing, May 31: seven violations. Food employees observed in kitchen areas, not wearing proper hair restraints. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Scoop at the bar is stored in a dirty container. Corrected. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the beer cooler in the basement, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Working containers in kitchen and basement areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. 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. Corrected immediately by priming the machine. A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the retail food facility. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Choice Deli, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, May 27: no violations.
Lafaver Family Farm, 1241 Hex Highway, Hamburg, May 27: no violations.
Ledgerock Golf Club Club House, 1 Greenbriar Drive, Mohnton, May 27: three violations. Food employee observed in the food prep area, wearing bracelet and watch on arms. Corrected. Ceiling and wall at the cook line area kitchen is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Also vent cover above salad prep table has a build up of dust. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.
Linda’s Hoagie Stand, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, May 27: no violations.
Sweets & Eats Cafe LLC, 600 Kenhorst Place, Reading, May 27: one violation. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Class is scheduled.
Wingswept Acres, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington, May 27: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. ROP chicken does not have date of packaging on label. Corrected.
Berkleigh Golf Club, 14623 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, May 26: two violations. Food facility does not have a method to verify the final rinse temperature for the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. Working containers (spray bottles) in kitchen and bar areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Boyertown Area Community Pool, 417 S. Madison St., Boyertown, May 26: no violations.
Boyertown Rod & Gun Club, 295 Sunset Hill Road, Boyertown, May 26: no violations.
Hissho Sushi @ Giant #6486, 15102 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, May 26: no violations.
Juke Box Cafe, 535 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, May 26: five violation. Observed wet wiping cloths in the kitchen, not being stored in sanitizer solution. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. The vinyl coating on the shelving in the Continental Refrigerator is peeling causing the shelving to rust. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the rear kitchen area. COS. There is observable old food spillage, and grease like build up under the fryer.
Taco Revolution Mff4 (Zry-8106), 217 W. Vine St., Fleetwood, May 26: no violations.
Chili’s Grill & Bar #1853, 2703 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, May 25: one violation. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small bain marie unit at the chip station. Corrected.
Kathryn’s Katering, PO Box 187, Blandon, May 25: five violations. Observed ovens and cooking equipment, can opener bracket, handles of refrigerator and drawers in the cook line area, with encrusted grease and food soil accumulation. Entry door does not close properly and needs to be repaired. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Shelves of prep tables holding clean equipment have an excess build up of dirt/food debris/splash and must be cleaned. Ceiling tile near door and warewashing area are bulging and peeling and must be replaced. Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter due to high weeds and grass.
Linda’s Hoagies, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 25: one violation. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the black refrigerator.
Starbucks #9537, 2113 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, May 25: four violations. Facility does not have a method to verify the final rinse temperature for the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. The handwash sink in the back area was blocked by dish racks and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Soap dispenser was empty at the handwash sink in the front area. Corrected. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #126, 4 S. Center Road PO Box 536, Leesport, May 25: four violations. Observed one gallon of 1% milk offered for sale beyond the sell by date of 5/21/2022. Corrected. The handwash sink in the back area was blocked by boxes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. The mop sink is missing one of the supporting legs. Food facility has lost its certified food employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified food employee as required.
Muhlenberg Township
Wingswept Acres, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, June 3: no violations.
Cross Roads Family Restaurant, 4643 Pottsville Pike, May 29: six violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in bulk bin storage area, a food preparation area. Corrected on inspection. Screen door located in the rear of the food facility has a torn screen with gaps and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Ceiling tiles missing in the store room area, and need replacement. Multiple food containers in the walk-in refrigerator stored open with no covering. Corrected on inspection. Food dispensing utensil in coleslaw and lettuce observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected on inspection. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Stove, grill, ovens soiled between equipment. Floor under cook’s equipment has accumulation of grease and food residue.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3050 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 28: three violations. Food dispensing utensil in rice observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected on inspection immediately. Observed food prep under dusty ventilation ducts/light covers and subject to potential contamination. Observed clean food equipment stored while wet, inadequate time allowed for draining and/or air-drying.
Foltz’s, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 28: two violations. Food dispensing utensils in multiple bulk bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected on inspection. Reach-in refrigerator was holding food at 51.4°F, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Kidspeace Berks Campus, 704 Hay Road-Wilson Sarig School, May 27: no violations.
Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technical Center, 2615 Warren Road, May 27: no violations.
Saint Marco Society, 4945 Commerce St., May 27: one violation. Food Employee Certification has expired and renewal to be scheduled.
Reading
Barrio 27 De3 Febrero Deli & G, 352 N. Ninth St., June 7: no violations.
Caribe Restaurant, 302 N. Ninth St., June 7: three violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Door to the outside, located in the food prep area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open.
Dominicanos Grocery Store, 522 N. Ninth St., June 7: no violations.
El Bodegon Latino A2603000, 300 S. Sixth St., June 7: no violations.
El Jaliciense Mexican Grocery, 601 N. Ninth St., June 7: no violations.
New Heightz Grocery Store 375944, 209 N. Sixth St., June 7: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Paulino’s ‘s Deli & Grocery, 555 N. Ninth St., June 7: no violations.
Zeni Grocery Store, 344 N. Sixth St., June 7: no violations.
Family Dollar, 400 S. Sixth St., June 2: one violation. Exterior areas of the facility need to be kept clean and free of scattered rubbish.
Rio Cafe, 150 N. Sixth St., June 2: two violations. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Paper towel dispenser needed at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
Fu Chao, 867 N. Eighth St., May 31: one violation. Old unused equipment stored in parking lot area, should be removed from food facility.
Paraiso Rosel 379049, 119 N. Eighth St., May 31: no violations.
Spring 950 Inc, 948 N. Eighth St., May 31: no violations.
Adelyn Grocery And Deli, 252 N. Ninth St., May 26: no violations.
Ana Restaurant, 800 N. Eighth St., May 26: no violations.
Chacon’s 99 Cent Variety 361367, 827 N. Eighth St., May 26: no violations.
Island Beverage, 1004 N. Ninth St., May 26: no violations.
Pizza Italia 4421350, 1528 N. 14th St., May 26: no violations.
Reading Beverage, 1255 N. Ninth St., May 26: no violations.
9th Street Subs 362466, 233 S. Ninth St., May 25: no violations.
Aaron’s Tacos Minimarket Inc, 242 N. Ninth St., May 25: four violations. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the Deli area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the Deli area and Employee Restroom. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed damaged floor through-out retail and food prep areas.
D R Deli Grocery 346710, 201 N. Ninth St., May 25: no violations.
Life Line Center 346330, 246 N. Ninth St., May 25: no violations.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of May 11 to May 24, 2022, were added to the state’s database after May 26 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Bake Shop At Skyline Drive Orchard, 118 Skyline Drive, Reading, May 23: two violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the white refrigerator in the kitchen. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Reading Snack Company, 200 W. 46th St., Reading, May 23: no violations.
Willy’s Ice Cream Parlor, 3700 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, May 23: no violations.
Topton Fish & Game Assoc, 26 Tina Lane, Topton, May 22: no violations.
Dawn’s Deli The Next Generation, 71 Penn St., Lenhartsville, May 20: three violations. Observed excessive food and grease debris at the floor wall junction near the cook line. Observed screen door in the food prep area with holes in the screen. This does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Three-compartment sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap.
Longacre’s Modern Dairy, 1445 Route 100 PO Box 69 Barto, Pa 119504, May 20: two violations. The cutting board area is not being cleaned at a frequency that prevents product like build up. Food contact surface of cutting board is not smooth, easily cleansable. observed deep scoring and black color on the cutting board.
Mad Waffle Mff-3 Pa-VTN1460, 5306 Allentown Pike, Temple, May 20: two violations. Wood legs supporting counter equipment, in the window area, are not smooth, non-absorbent, corrosion resistant. Warewashing sinks have a ledge or crevice that does not facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
Perry Restaurant, 11 Bellevue Ave., Shoemakersville, May 20: nine violations. nine violations. Observed an accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under the equipment at the cooking line and in other areas of the kitchen. The handwash sink in the * area was blocked by * and not accessible at all times for employee use. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Wall-mounted potato cutter, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The handwash sink in the cook line area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected. Multiple refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk in cooler, are not being date marked. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the cook line area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Multiple foods in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Out of compliance.
Whitmoyer Concessions & Catering Mff3 Xdl4832, 1085 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, May 20: no violations.
The Cone, 55 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, May 19: no violations.
Red Plate Diner, 440 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, May 16: no violations.
Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, 630 Evans Ave., Wyomissing, May 16: two violations. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in the dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Corrected. Observed ice machine deflector shield, a food contact surface, was observed to have mold like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Brooks Cafe LLC, 1139 W. Ben Franklin Highway Unit 2, Douglassville, May 12: 12 violations. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the food prep and walk in cooler areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Liquid egg whites were held at 48°F, in the cook line area, rather than 41°F or below as required. The handwash sinks located in the restroom areas do not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. 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. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering at the cook line. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Multiple foods in the walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Observed yogurt containers used in hot holding unit for foods. These yogurt containers are rated for cold holding only. The handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by dirty utensils and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the prep area. Corrected. Observed cooked potatoes being prepped at the three compartment sink while the sink was being used for wash, rinse, and sanitizing of dirty utensils and equipment. Corrected.
Out of compliance.
CJ Hummel’s Restaurant & Bar, 28 Willow St., Lenhartsville, May 12: four violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food in a reach in cooler located in the food prep area. Corrected. Observed clean pans and utensils in the clean dish area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in the dish machine area. Corrected.
Hillbilly BBQ Xgb-0928, 908 Route 422, Douglassville, May 12: no violations.
McDonald’s #27056, 1188 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, May 12: one violation. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.
Wendy’s # 19306, 2717 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, May 11: no violations.
Muhlenberg Township
Stoltzfus Soft Pretzels, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 21: four violations. Food dispensing utensil in blue sugar bin observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Exposed food preparation observed adjacent to dusty fan guard (floor fan), ceiling dust above ladder and dusty soda machine screen, and subject to potential contamination. The handwash sink is being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed fruit/smoothie residual in the sink. Cooked egg patties were held at 69.1°F, in the middle Delfield refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Per PIC, repair scheduled for refrigerator. Egg patties transferred to an alternate refrigerator.
Reading
Velador LLC Sport Bar & Pizza, 549 N. 10th St., May 12: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom.
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