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’slast inspection reportonline. 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 onlinewith the PDA.
Below are the results of inspections conducted between May 8 and May 24, 2024, that were filed in the state database as of May 28 at 12 p.m.
Berks
Redner’s Quick Shoppe #12, 24 E. Main St., Bally, May 24: one violation. Milk and eggs were held at 48°F, in the the refrigeration area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
B Chamberlain LLC, 1 Flying Hills Drive, Reading, May 23: no violations.
Food Shop, 1200 Columbia Ave., Sinking Spring, May 23: no violations.
Gouglersville Fire Company #1, 475 Mohns Hill Road, Sinking Spring, May 23: three violations. Observed cardboard lining the bottom of the bain marie unit. This is not a cleanable surface/material. Cardboard was removed. Food facility has sanitizer test strips for the glass washer at the bar, but does not have test strips for the blue sanitizer tablets. The soda guns at the bar and the potato slicer
Hillbilly BBQ Xgb-0928, 904 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, May 23: no violations.
Hoffman’s Coffee And Deli, 10 S Summit Ave., Shillington, May 23: no violations.
Leone’s Pizza LLC, 4225 Main St. Suite 109, Elverson, May 23: no violations.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet #015, 2251 Lancaster Ave., Shillington, May 23: no violations.
Owls Sports Club, 2324 Monroe Ave., West Lawn, May 23: no violations.
BBQ & Eggacy LLC at Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 22: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The handwash sink in the sandwich area was blocked by a coffee pot and a bucket and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the BBQ area. Corrected.
Country Fair Fries & More, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 22: one violation. Scoop being stored in the ice at the soda unit with handle touching the ice. Corrected.
Dice’s Ice Mff3, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 22: no violations.
Dollar General #15647, 15 N Centre Ave., Leesport, May 22: no violations.
Domino’s Pizza, 909 Heritage Drive, Elverson, May 22: two violations. Food dispensing utensil in the bulk food bin observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected.
Exxon Mart, 308 Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, May 22: four violations. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed a build-up of old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the soda dispenser. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Flaming Jalapeno At Leesport Market, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 22: one violation. Temporary handwash station not set up for this food stand. Corrected.
Grumpy Grouper & Callow Hill Farm Store, 5764 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, May 22: no violations.
Julie’s Restaurant, 4850 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, May 22: five violations. Observed soiled wiping cloths in extremely in the prep sink area. *PIC discarded cloths during inspection. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. *PIC instructed to empty sanitizing basin and refill with the appropriate sanitizing concentration. Slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed equipment (3-basin ware washing sink, oven) with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, or debris on non-food contact surfaces. Heavy grease accumulation observed under equipment along the cooking line, under the exhaust hood.
Lisa’s Sweets & Treats Mff3, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 22: no violations.
Mayra’s Latin Cuisine At Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 22: no violations.
Sheetz #345, 3830 Main St., Morgantown, May 22: no violations.
Speedway #06771, 328 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, May 22: two violations. Observed beverage equipment, in the retail area, with an accumulation of residue and debris on trays, nozzles, and exterior surfaces. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. There is no food safety manager certificate posted at the facility.
Starbucks Coffee #62517, 911 Heritage Drive, Elverson, May 22: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Sweets & Eats Cafe LLC, 600 Kenhorst Place, Reading, May 22: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
The Henry P. Robeson House Beef & Ale, 124 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, May 22: two violations. 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. *PIC replaced chemical sanitizer. A reading of 100 ppm was obtained prior to completion of inspection. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the basem*nt food prep area. *Discontinue any use of this prep area until a hand wash sink is installed.
Tony’s Italian Restaurant, 460 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, May 22: no violations.
Walgreens #15937, 2203 Lancaster Pike, Reading, May 22: one violation. Observed 2 half gallons of milk on the shelf past the sell by date of 5/21/24. Corrected.
Bebe’s Kitchen, 101 W. First St., Birdsboro, May 21: no violations.
Carlo’s Italian Restaurant, 1147 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, May 21: three violations. The potato slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. There is a build-up of dirt, food debris on the floor under the shelving in the walk-in cooler. Multiple coving tiles are missing near the walk-ins and the back door.
City Girl Juice, 18 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, May 21: two violations. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle touching the ice. Unisex toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.
Dairy Queen #13176, 820 Kenhorst Plaza, Kenhorst, May 21: no violations.
Douglassville Cafe, 1554 D Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, May 21: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
JD’s Steaks, 3998 A Penn Ave., Reading, May 21: no violations.
KFC/Taco Bell # 130029, 5800 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, May 21: no violations.
Little Nicky’s Pizza, 31 Douglassville Shopping Center, Douglassville, May 21: three violations. Observed a build-up of old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the soda dispenser. Corrected. Observed clean 2 fryer backets stored under the 3-bay sink area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Corrected. Observed a buildup of dust on the ceiling vents above pizza boxes.
Pine Forge Athletic Association, 1068 Douglas Drive, Boyertown, May 21: no violations.
Boyer’s Food Market #3596, 200 W. First St. Suite 3, Birdsboro, May 20: four violations. Back entrance door located near the mop sink has a gap at the bottom corner due to a deteriorated seal and does not protect against the entry of pests. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink in the deli department. Condenser fan covers in the meat department have an accumulation of dust/dirt. The handwash sink in the produce department was blocked by a large box and the one in the meat department was blocked by rags, so the sinks were not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Back entrance door located near the mop sink has a gap at the bottom corner due to a deteriorated seal and does not protect against the entry of pests.
Dairy Queen #10296, 4399 Penn Ave., Reading, May 20: two violations. Food residue observed on interior surfaces of the dessert toppings refrigeration unit. Soap was not available at a hand wash sink in the prep area. *PIC replenished soap dispenser.
Heidelberg Family Restaurant, 910 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, May 20: two violations. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food not observed in a cold prep refrigeration unit. *PIC provided a thermometer during inspection. Container of chocolate icing observed with an accumulation of food residue on the outer surfaces of the container. *PIC removed container from shelving to be cleaned.
Ihop #5502, 2701 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, May 20: four violations. There is an accumulation of dirt/debris in the following areas: on the floor under the shelving in the server areas, under the bain marie at the cooking line, and on the floor under the shelving and soda box unit in the dry storage room. Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris on some shelves in the server area and on some shelves and stored products in the dry storage room. Floor surface material is starting to deteriorate in some areas of the kitchen, such as the dishwasher area and cookline area. An employee jacket was stored on a shelf above clean plates at one end of the cooking line. Corrected. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity. Facility is continuing with their pest control program.
Ozgood’s Neighborhood Grill, 319 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, May 20: no violations.
Pennside Distributors, 800 N. 25th St., Pennside, May 20: no violations.
Red Plate Diner, 440 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, May 20: four violations. Food was held at 62 degrees F, in a cold prep refrigeration unit, rather than 41 degrees F, or below as required. *PIC relocated all food items into the walk-in cooler, with an ambient air temperature of 36 degrees F. The cold prep refrigeration unit cannot be used until an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F or below is maintained. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Cold prep refrigeration unit along the cooking line is not functioning properly. Ambient air temperature observed at 62 degrees F at the time of inspection. Discontinue use of this unit until an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F or below is maintained. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering.
Las Cazuelas Mexican Food @ Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, May 19: one violation. Temporary handwash station was not set up. Corrected.
Manuel Class At Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Reading, May 19: two violations. Temporary stand did not have the overhead protection set up. Temporary handwash station was not set up at the time of this inspection. Corrected.
Mayra’s Latin Cuisine @ Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Reading, May 19: one violation. Temporary hand wash station was not set up. Corrected.
Miriam Aviles @ Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Reading, May 19: one violation.
Olucuilta At Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Reading, May 19: two violations. Large containers of food for use on the grill were set up on a table without ice around container. Corrected. Temporary hand wash station was not properly set up at the time of this inspection. Corrected.
Beach Balls Hawaiian Shaved Ice Mff2 (Plate Xpw3572), 285 W. Walnut Tree Drive, Blandon, May 17: no violations.
Bella Roma, 4212 St. Lawrence Ave., Reading, May 17: no violations.
Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 209 W. Main St., Kutztown, May 17: no violations.
Hereford Vol Fire Co, 1153 Gravel Pike, Hereford, May 17: no violations.
Kathryn’s Katering, 8380 Allentown Pike, Blandon, May 17: one violation. Food contact surface of a rubber spatula was not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Corrected.
Keystone Steam Fire Engine Co #1, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown, May 17: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Liberty Fire Company, 21 Henry Ave., New Berlinville, May 17: one violation. Observed sausage and potato and lobster bisque was being brought to 165 degrees in a food warmer and was not being brought to the proper temperature by heating the soups prior putting them in the food warmer.
Oley Inn On Main, 401 Main St., Oley, May 17: two violations. Facility does not have a method to verify the final rinse temperature for the hot water sanitizing dishwasher.
Peter Pipers Pickle Palace Mobile Trailer Mff2@ (Xjk-8513), 740 Noble St., Kutztown, May 17: no violations.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #059, 50 W Main St., Kutztown, May 17: one violation. Two Turkey Hill nonfat milk 16 oz. bottles with a sell by date of 5/06/24, and Two Turkey Hill chocolate milk 16 oz. bottles were observed in the customer facing cooler for sale. Corrected.
Beach Balls Hawaiian Shaved Ice Mff2 Pa: Xnt-4758, 285 W. Walnut Tree Drive, Blandon, May 16: no violations.
Chicken Supreme, 410 Penn Ave., West Reading, May 16: two violations. Flooring in the back is damaged in some areas and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Old unused equipment and other items should be removed from food facility.
Dundore & Heister Meats, 1331/1333 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, May 16: three violations. Some prepackaged food items (2 soups and chicken dip) are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. 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. Facility will be sanitizing all equipment in the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher is sanitizing properly.
Mamas Famous Pizza Exeter, 35 W. 47th St., Reading, May 16: one violation. Condenser fan covers in the walk-in cooler have a heavy accumulation of dust/dirt.
Mario’s Pizza, 159 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, May 16: two violations. 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 Bain Marie, is not being date marked. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Wilson School District Senior High School, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, May 16: no violations.
Wilson School District SH Lower House, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, May 16: no violations.
Wilson School District Whitfield Elementary, 2700 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, May 16: no violations.
Bop Hop Cotton Candy, 231 Reading Ave., West Reading, May 14: no violations.
Gabelsville Athletic Association, 2 N. Funk Road, Boyertown, May 14: one violation. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the kitchen area. Out of compliance.
Hocaa Bubble Tea, 1665 State Hill Road Unit Ks6, Wyomissing, May 14: no violations.
Kirbyville Farm Market, 14030 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, May 14: four violations. Spoons in several spice containers were observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Observed employee food lunch boxes stored on the same shelf and above foods for sale. Store employee food on the bottom shelf and separate from foods for sale. Fan guards and the wall in the walk-in cooler were observed with an accumulation of dust and debris. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in the dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
Lower Alsace Beneficial Association, 1206 Roosevelt Ave., Reading, May 14: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the dish area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Lukoil, 315 Penn Ave., West Reading, May 14: two violations. The handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by several cans of beverages and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the dish area. Corrected.
Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant, 3223 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, May 14: two violations. Open employee beverage containers were observed in the back kitchen food preparation area. Corrected. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Quality Baked Goods @ Kirbyville, 14030 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, May 14: two violations. Food dispensing utensil in wheat germ and cracked wheat bulk bins was observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
The Wherehouse Of Hamburg, 215 Pine St., Hamburg, May 14: no violations.
Tulpehocken School District Bethel Elementary, 8390 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, May 14: no violations.
Central Berks Fire Co #1, 111 Callowhill St. Po Box 306, Centerport, May 13: one violation. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
Lori’s Candy Station, 21 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, May 13: no violations.
Mom Chaffe’s Cellarette, 146 Tulpehocken Ave., West Reading, May 13: no violations.
Perry Restaurant, 11 Bellevue Ave., Shoemakersville, May 13: four violations. Food contact surface of a metal spatula is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Corrected. Food contact surface of fryer basket is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Mechanical ware washing equipment was observed not pulling sanitizer through the tube. Observed shelf, under the cookline area, with an accumulation of grease, food residue, and debris on non-food contact surfaces. Corrected.
Topton Fish & Game Association, 26 Tina Lane, Topton, May 13: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed fryer cooking equipment and shelf to the left in the fryer area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.
Topton Fish & Game Association, 26 Tina Lane, Topton, May 13: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed fryer cooking equipment and shelf to the left in the fryer area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.
Dream Garden, 3564 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, May 10: one violation. 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 reach-in cooler, is not being date marked.
Dunkin, 830 Rt 100, Bechtelsville, May 10: six violations. Food employee observed in prep area, wearing bracelet and watch on both arms. Corrected. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as hair net or hat. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in bulk bin of sugar was observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Interior of ice bin was observed to have pink mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Corrected.
562 Mini Market, 7949 Boyertown Pike, Boyertown, May 09: two violations. Potential rodent harborage area inside the food facility observed in the back storage area due to an excessive amount of unused boxes and equipment being stored. Intake/exhaust air duct need to be cleaned or filters changed as they are excessively dirty.
Brooks Cafe LLC, 1139 W. Ben Franklin Highway Unit 2, Douglassville, May 09: five violations. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Mold like build up was observed in the interior of the ice machine. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed a heavy build of up old food and food residue under the cook line. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed the faucet for the 3-bay sink leaking at the connections. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Crow Wagon Mff4 (Xjb-2466), 142 Cacoosing Lane, Birdsboro, May 09: no violations.
Domino’s Pizza, 1139 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, May 09: three violations. Observed a build-up of old food residue on the pre-rinse nozzle at the 3-bay sink. Corrected. Observed a build-up of trash under the 3-bay sink. Corrected. Observed trash on the floor in the restroom used by employees rather than in the provided trash can. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.
Dunkin Donuts #362591, 101 Love Road, Reading, May 09: no violations.
Fraternal Order Of Orioles, 100 N. Washington St., Boyertown, May 09: one violation. The soda gun nozzles at the downstairs bar area, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. REPEAT VIOLATION X3.
Mad Waffle Mff-3/Pa-Vtn1460, 5306 Allentown Pike, Temple, May 09: no violations.
McDonald’s #27056, 1188 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, May 09: two violations. Observed a build-up of reside on the nonfood contact surfaces of the frappe machine. Corrected. Observed a build-up of residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the soda machine in the dining area. Corrected. Observed a build-up of old food residue on the bottom shelf of the red meat freezer. Corrected. Observed a buildup of old grease and food under and around the fryer. Corrected.
Scott’s Gyro Box-Mmf3 Xjx9161, 151 Home St., Mertztown, May 09: no violations.
Sheetz #247, 14350 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, May 09: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach-in cooler equipment. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser was observed not working and no paper towels could be dispensed at the hand wash sink. Corrected.
Taco Bell #36257, 1136 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, May 09: one violation. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish washing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Taco’s Rene Mffzgw-5945, 1161 Park Road, Blandon, May 09: no violations.
Willow Glenn Park – Konopelski Katering, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, May 09: four violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue on some surfaces and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the apple dumpling sales area in the building near the park entrance. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Winnie Mochi, 400 Penn Ave., West Reading, May 09: no violations.
Union House, 1803 S. Main St., Bechtelsville, May 08: two violations. Ground beef may be undercooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory on the menu, table tent, or placard is not provided to the consumer. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.
Muhlenberg Township
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3050 N. Fifth Street Highway, December 30: two violations. Food employees observed in production area, not wearing proper beard covers. Corrected on inspection. Fan guards in keg walk-in refrigerator dusty. Corrected on inspection.
Burger King # 303, 3421 N. Fifth St., December 30: no violations.
Taco Bell # 5752, 402 Madison Ave., December 30: no violations.
Foltz’s, 2934 N. Fifth St., December 30: two violations. Multiple food dispensing utensils in bulk bin foods observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected on inspection. Can opener stored in utility drawer and should be stored with other food utensils. Corrected on inspection. Small storage containers (Rubbermaid) have torn lid/broken container. Hot pads are frayed/worn.
Sunoco Mini Mart, 4601 N. Fifth Street Highway, December 30: three violations. Hot dogs on roller were held at 115.1°F, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected on inspection. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
Vietnamese Delights, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, December 30: no violations.
Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technical Center, 2615 Warren Road, December 30: no violations.
Reading
Reading Fresh and Hot LLC Dba The Spot Pizzeria, 35 N. Sixth St., May 15: no violations.
Sunset Mexican Ice Cream Shop, 35 N. Sixth St., May 15: no violations.
The Pulse Cafe, 35 N. Sixth St., May 14: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink. The handwash sink in the does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of April 24 to May 7, 2024, were added to the state’s database after May 9 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Lucky Leprechaun Winery, 335-337 State St., Hamburg, May 07: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Mod Pizza, 2715 N. Meridian Blvd., Reading, May 07: four violations. Food employee observed in prep area wearing a watch on one arm. Corrected. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Corrected. A working container of glass cleaner was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the dry storage area. Corrected.
My Mangia Mobile Mff3, 808 Bramblewood Drive, Douglassville, May 07: no violations.
Ruby Tuesday #2946, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, May 07: three violations. Assorted food items were observed in a cold hold unit held at 58°F at the cookline rather than 41°F or below as required. Keep cover on the foods to protect from heat source above this unit. Interior of ice bin on the expo line was observed to have mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in cookline area which were not in the original protective package or stored inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected.
Westy Bar & Grill, 279 W. State St., Hamburg, May 07: four violations. Food employees observed in cookline area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Co-Owner will have cooks bring hats tomorrow. Food dispensing utensil in flour bin observed stored in the food and was not a proper scoop with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Ham was observed over the cold hold limit line and was held at 49°F, in the cookline area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected, moved to below the cold hold line to bring back to 41°F. Cooked onions and mushrooms were held at 66 °F, in the cookline area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected these items were put in an ice bath to lower and then maintain the temperature below 41°F. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Wingstop #2460, 532 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, May 07: one violation. Observed a buildup of old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the soda dispenser.
Wilson School District Cornwall Terrace Elementary, 3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring, May 06: no violations.
Wilson School District Green Valley Elementary, 207 Green Valley Road, Sinking Spring, May 06: no violations.
Wilson School District Shiloh Hills Elementary, 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, May 06: no violations.
Wilson School District Southern Junior High, 3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring, May 06: no violations.
Wilson School District West Middle School, 450 Faust Road, Sinking Spring, May 06: no violations.
Blue Marsh Market, 118 W. Third St., Bernville, May 03: no violations.
Brubaker Bargains, 1030 Church Road, Womelsdorf, May 03: one violation. Two severely dented canned items observed in the retail aisle and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected.
Carruso’z Pizza Shop, 7656 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna, May 03: four violations. A food employee was observed cutting raw tomatoes, a ready-to-eat food, with bare hands. Corrected. Bowl without a handle was observed being stored in the ice machine buried in the ice. Corrected. Cups observed being stored in the bulk bins of sugar/salt. Corrected. Observed cases of mozzarella cheese stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Toilet room for employees off of the dry storage area does not have a self-closing door.
Firefly Cafe, 12 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, May 03: no violations.
Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co #1, 10 Warwick St., Boyertown, May 03: two violations. Flour and sugar ingredient storage containers, in the prep area, were not labeled with the common name of the food. Scoop being stored in the sugar container with handle touching and/or buried beneath the sugar.
Bear Stadium Snack Bar, 120 Monroe St., Boyertown, May 02: no violations.
Chatty’s, 3130 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, May 02: two violations. Food employees observed in cookline area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats. Employee will get hat by the next shift. A food employee was observed touching cooked bacon — a ready-to-eat food — with bare hands. Corrected.
CVS Pharmacy #1319, 1054 Shoemaker Ave., Shoemakersville, May 02: no violations.
Joe’s Kwik Marts (#1045) Exxon, 2855 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, May 02: one violation. Floor in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dirt and other debris, particularly under the 2-door freezer unit.
Meadow Brook Country Club, 1153 Rick Road, Reading, May 02: one violation. Floor to the left of the fryer observed with a buildup of grease and food debris.
Pennside Drive-In, 916 Carsonia Ave., Reading, May 02: two violations. Food employees observed in prep/cook area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as hairnets or hats. Corrected. Unisex toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Shellhammer Dirt Track Mobile Unit Mff3 (Xph-8421), 14 Mohrsville Road, Shoemakersville, May 02: one violation. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Dices Creative Cakes, 30 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, May 01: two violations. Food employees observed in the kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Local Leaf Market, 3071 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, May 01: no violations.
Taqueria El Patron – Mff4 – Xnr8429, 600 Pa-100, Bechtelsville, May 01: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, 26 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, May 01: one violation. Food employee observed in ice cream area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Reading
Reading High School Cafeteria, 801 N. 13th St., May 06: no violations.
Reading High School Commissary Kitchen, 801 N. 13th St., May 06: no violations.
10th & Penn Elementary School;, 955 Penn St., May 03: no violations.
16th & Haak Elementary School, 1601 Haak St., May 03: no violations.
Amanda Stout Elementary School, 301 S. 10th St., May 03: no violations.
Southern Junior Middle School, 126 S. 10th St., May 03: no violations.
Tyson-Schoener Elementary School, 319 S. Fifth St., May 03: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Glenside Elementary School, 1401 Schuylkill Ave., May 02: no violations.
Millmont Elementary School, 300 Carroll St., May 02: no violations.
Northwest Elementary School, 820 Clinton St., May 02: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Reading SDA Junior Academy School, 301 Kenhorst Blvd., May 02: no violations.
Thomas Ford TFA, 1020 Old Wyomissing St., May 02: no violations.
Lauers Park Elementary School, 219 N. Second St., April 30: no violations.
Southwest Middle School, 201S. Third St., April 30: no violations.
Northwest Middle School, 1000 N. Front St., April 24: no violations.
Riverside Elementary School, 1400 Centre Ave., April 24: no violations.
