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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture keeps records of food safety inspections at restaurants and food vendors.

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 March 2 and March 15, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of March 17 at 12 p.m.

Berks

Bally Hotel, 660 Main St., Bally, March 11: three violations. Torn door gaskets observed on the Ultraspec Refrigerator, Two door Turbo Baine Marie, and two door Leader Refrigerator. There is observable mold like build up, and old foods spilled on the wall behind, and the floor under the mechanical ware washer. There is observable grease like build up on the sides, wall behind, and floor under the fryers. Observed deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required on the 2 door Turbo, and single door Continental Air Bain Maries.

Farmhouse Shop Bakery, 31 Speicher Road, Bernville, March 11: no violations.

Mama Maria Inc, 540 E Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, March 11: one violation. There is observable grease like build up on the sides, wall behind, and floor under the fryer.

Redner’s Quick Shoppe #12, 24 E. Main St., Bally, March 11: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Scottys, 1257 Montgomery Ave., New Berlinville, March 11: no violations.

Sunoco 40115h, 722 N. Route 100, Bechtelsville, March 11: no violations.

Weiser Decisions, 404 S Church St., Robesonia, March 11: no violations.

Crumbl Cookies, 2779 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, March 9: no violations.

Mario’s Pizza, 159 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, March 9: eight violations. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Torn rubber door gaskets observed on the True 3-door cooling unit. There is observable old food build up on the Hobart meat slicer and can opener. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. There is observable grease like buildup on the wall behind, and the area in-between the grill and fryer. There is observable dirt/dust build up in the exhaust hood above the pizza oven. An open employee’s beverage container was observed sitting in the bain marie, a food preparation area. Bags of open flour and sugar were observed next to the Hobart mixer. Observable food spillage in the bottom of the Kelvinator reach-in freezer. Observable old food debris/splatter on the handles of the 3-door True, and 3-door Beverage Air cold hold units. Out

Zook’s Soft Pretzels, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, March 9: one violation. Some of the wood supporting counters/equipment is not smooth, non-absorbent.

Gateway Christian School, 245 Fredericksville Rd Mertztown, Pa 19539, March 8: no violations.

Kutztown Beverage, 78 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, March 8: no violations.

Kutztown Grange, South Kemp Street & James Alley, Kutztown, March 8: no violations.

Kutztown Temple Association, Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, March 8: no violations.

Clean Eatz, 1665 State Hill Rd Wyomissing, Pa 19610, March 4: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts #325176, 110 E Main St., Kutztown, March 4: three violations. Torn door gaskets observed on the Ultraspec Refrigerator, Two door Turbo Baine Marie, and two door Leader Refrigerator. There is observable mold like build up, and old foods spilled on the wall behind, and the floor under the mechanical ware washer. There is observable grease like build up on the sides, wall behind, and floor under the fryers. Observed deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required on the 2 door Turbo, and single door Continental Air Baine Maries.

Giant Food Store #6486, 15100 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, March 4: two violations. Observed ventilation hood systems throughout facility have a buildup of grease and are in need of cleaning. Facility was scheduled for routine cleaning last month, but the appointment was not met. Observed two walk-in freezers to have an excessive buildup of ice. PIC stated this is an ongoing issue that they are working to resolve.

Hartranft Poultry & Seafood, 10 S Summit Ave., Shillington, March 4: six violations. Observed egg cartons and containers of soups stored in deli case area, where it is subject to splash from condensate water build up from clogged drain line in deli case. Bowls of precooked chicken and chicken salad was stored beneath bags of raw shrimp and raw chicken in reach-in refrigerator. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in stand up refrigerator equipment. Spray nozzle hose at sink was left sitting in a container of water with thawing shrimp. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Bottom shelves of reach in refrigerators have old food/dirt residue build up and must be cleaned. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Market Cafe, 10 S Summit Ave., Reading, March 4: one violation. Assorted food was held at 45°F, in the kitchen bain marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Also fresh sliced fruit in water jugs on counter held at room temperature without proper time/temp control. Corrected.

Mott’s Lower Level Bar, 1500 New Holland Road, Shillington, March 4: one violation. Ice machine has mold buildup around ice mold plate and top corner of water line area.

Mr Food Store #66104, 342 W. Main St., Kutztown, March 4: no violations.

Plaza Azteca Wyomissing, 955 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, March 4: no violations.

Wayback Burgers, 1181 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, March 4: three violations. Observed old food debris, dried splash, and dirt on several surfaces throughout the facility – several walls, floor under equipment/shelving, and around the soda unit. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed clean food equipment stored next to the garbage can in the back area, with no splash barrier to protect the clean food equipment.

Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, 110 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, March 4: no violations.

Bernville Grange #1887, 37 Shartlesville Road, Bernville, March 3: no violations.

Bethel Food Shop, 8558 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, March 3: no violations.

Dollar Tree #5139, 1780 Tilden Ridge Drive, Hamburg, March 3: no violations.

Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg, March 3: one violation. Food dispensing utensil in bulk flour and sugar observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.

Hamburg Area Middle School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg, March 3: no violations.

Hamburg Area School District Tilden Elementary, 524 W. State St., Hamburg, March 3: no violations.

Rangoli, 212 W. Lancaster Ave., Reading, March 3: five violations. Observed cooking equipment, in kitchen areas, with an accumulation of old splashed food residue and grease debris on non-food contact surfaces and must be cleaned. Observed food contact packaging in the prep area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Floors and walls throughout food prep areas not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt, soil and grease debris. The handwash sinks in the prep and dish areas do not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected. Front door located in the dining area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Sweet Things Candies, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington, March 3: no violations.

Taste & Crust, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading, March 3: three violations. 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. Hood vents have a dust, grease buildup and need to be cleaned. Hand sink next to pizza prep table needs a shield.

Tulpehocken School District Junior Senior High School, 430 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville, March 3: two violations. Window frame directly above prep sinks has flaking peeling paint and must be repaired. The handwash sink in the warewashing area was blocked by carts and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.

Fleetwood Grange #1839, 2864 Moselem Springs Road Po Box 27, Fleetwood, March 2: no violations.

Galen Hall, 645 N. Galen Hall Road, Wernersville, March 2: no violations.

Giant Food #6273, 600 E. Lancaster Ave., Reading, March 2: three violations. Observed floor in the deli area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Observed vents in the bakery area, with an accumulation of dust and dirt debris. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Floor drain at the meat walk in cooler has a build up of slime and food debris and must be cleaned. Multiple soups, a commercially processed food, was only heated to 85°F before being placed in the steam table and not to 135°F for hot holding as required. Corrected.

Healthy U Fitness, 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, March 2: no violations.

Hissho Sushi @ Giant 6273, 600 E. Lancaster Ave., Reading, March 2: no violations.

Reppert’s Candy, 2708 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, March 2: no violations.

Spoonful Thai Bistro, 615 Penn Ave., West Reading, March 2: no violations.

The Shop On Main Street, 29 W. Main St., Fleetwood, March 2: no violations.

Tulpehocken School District Bernville Elementary, 24 Shartlesville Road, Bernville, March 2: no violations.

Muhlenberg Township

Fisher’s Homestyle Salads – 2934 N. Fifth St., 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 11: one violation. ServSafe certificate to be posted upon printing for Jennifer Logan.

Johnny’s Pizza, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 11: three violations. Accumulation of overhead dust in back prep room. Wall/floor below soda station has dust/splashes. Food employees observed in pizza area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers. Soda nozzles require cleaning.

K & L Dairy, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 11: one violation. Observed lemonade stored on end table area, where is it subject to splash from 3 compartment sink.

Spring Glen Fresh Foods, 2910 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 11: no violations.

Checkers, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 5: no violations.

KFC, 3120 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 5: four violations. Coleslaw and shredded cheese were held at 47.6°F and 47.9°F, respectively, in the cold-holding area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Box removed; blocking compressor vents, and extra coleslaw pan returned to walk-in refrigerator. Items placed in cold-holding approx 1 hr 15 min ago. Floor under and behind equipment with places of grease buildup. Food facility has lost its certified supervisory employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified employee as required or obtained certification for current manager. Ice transport container soiled on exterior which could contaminate ice in ice machine bin. Corrected on inspection.

Little Caesar’s, 4701 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 5: five violations. Beverages consumed in work areas require a lid/straw. No observations of beverage consumption; however, beverages in work areas require a lid/straw. This is a previous violation. No Food Employee Certification is posted. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Ceiling vents and surrounding tile space are dusty and require cleaning. Food employees observed in pizza station area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers.

Reading

Decarlo’s Bar & Grill 340550, 240 Penn St., March 14: no violations.

Decarlo’s Food Market Corp, 226 Penn St., March 14: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Domino’s Pizza 58203100, 310 Penn St., March 14: two violations. Floor areas of the food facility is dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of live rodent activity in retail/food prep areas, facility does have a active pest control program. Advised to make contact with contractor.
Out of compliance.

New Hunan 356587, 334 Penn St., March 14: one violation. Hood system needs to be professionally cleaned. Documentation required.

Penn Street Tavern 58202200, 220 Penn St., March 14: no violations.

Alvernia Starbucks, 401 Penn St., March 11: no violations.

Rite Aid 11170-356865, 418 Penn St., March 11: no violations.

Cocinando Con Joako, 1049 Penn St., March 10: one violation. Observed produce stored directly on the floor in storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Italian Garden 366518, 851 Penn St., March 10: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.

R&J Supermarket, 855 Penn St., March 10: three violations. Non-food surfaces inside produce cooler not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed damaged floor through-out retail and food prep areas. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area.

Buena Vista Grocery 54812000, 1200 Oley St., March 9: no violations.

Cafe De Colomblarest Bakery, 645 Penn St., March 9: one violation. Hood system requires a professional cleaning before next inspection. Documentation required.

Dunkin Donuts, 645 Penn St., March 9: no violations.

Family Dollar Store #27455 370142, 840 Penn St., March 9: three violations. Ceiling tiles damaged an missing in the retail area, and need to be replaced. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Non-food contact surfaces of fridge and freezer equipment’s Interior surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Franklyn Breakfast Burger, 1007 Penn St., March 9: no violations.

Salsa Burrito, 645 Penn St., March 9: no violations.

Taqueria Jimenez #366266, 810 Oley St., March 9: no violations.

DMA Pizza 379747, 549 Penn St., March 8: no violations.

Florino’s Pizzaria And Bar 350759, 944 Penn St., March 8: two violations. Floor areas of the food facility is dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of live rodent activity in retail/food prep areas, facility does have a active pest control program. Advised to make contact with contractor.

Forest Inn, 904 Penn St., March 8: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the Women’s restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Josefina’s Miscellaneous & Bakery 58209110, 911 Penn St., March 8: no violations.

Subway, 549 Penn St., March 8: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Save-A-Lot Stores 367962, 810 Oley St., March 4: no violations.

Super Dollar Store #391405, 810 Oley St., March 4: no violations.

La Alta Gracia Grocery, 1100 Chestnut St., March 3: no violations.

Nicks Cafe 20410500, 1050 Chestnut St., March 3: no violations.

Penn Street Pizza Incdb, 810 Oley St., March 3: two vioaltions. Food storage containers, in the walk-in cooler area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.

Tung Cheng Grocery, 1123 Chestnut St., March 3: no violations.

CVS Pharmacy, 2001 N. 11th St., March 2: no violations.

La Seybana Bakery 361649, 1025 Oley St., March 2: no violations.

Ninos Pizza 366122, 515 Richmond St., March 2: no violations.

Sweet Street Cafe 38807220, 722 Hiester Lane, March 2: no violations.

Updates

The following reports for the period of Feb. 16 to March 1, 2022, were added to the state’s database after March 3 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Berks

Big Bertha’s Grill, 499 Mountain Home Road, Sinking Spring, March 1: three violations. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the cook line area, with an accumulation of dirt and food residue. Mop sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.

Exeter Township School District Owatin Creek Elementary, 5000 Boyertown Pike, Reading, March 1: no violations.

Exeter Township School District Jacksonwald Elementary, 100 Church Lane Road, Reading, March 1: no violations.

Berks CTC-West Campus, 1057 County Welfare Road, Leesport, February 28: no violations.

Buck Rubs, 89 Berkley Road, Reading, February 28: no violations.

Dairy Queen #11100, 5710 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, February 28: two violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in the hot foods preparation area. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.

McDonald’s #1072, 2730 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, February 28: two violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Ceiling tile missing in the ice machine area needs to be replaced. Wall tiles in the dishwashing area are missing/broken and are in need of repair. Manager stated this area is scheduled to be repaired/remodeled soon.

Mount Penn Family Restaurant, 3108 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, February 28: three violations. Take-out containers in the kitchen not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Corrected. An insect control device is located in the back kitchen area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and/or utensils. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under the fryers and on the table under the grill.

Wilson School District Spring Ridge Elementary, 1211 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, February 28: one violation. Working container (spray bottle), used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Berks Lanes All American Sports Pub, 3190 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, February 25: no violations.

Bouchette Vineyards, 16 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, February 25: no violations.