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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.

Below are the results of inspections conducted between Feb. 15 and Feb. 28, 2023, that were filed in the state database as of March 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Kutztown Temple Association, Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, Feb. 28: no violations.

Apex Rock Hard Cafe @ LA Fitness, 1183 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Feb. 27: four violations. Food facility is offering packaged, prepared meals for sale from an unapproved source based in Chester County. Owner immediately removed all products from the facility. Observed a layer of dust/white powder on many surfaces in the the side area and back room. Corrected/cleaned during this inspection. One set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof in the back room. Working container (spray bottle) in the front service area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Burger King #0282, 4890 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 24: no violations.

Corner Food Mart, 3675 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, Feb. 24: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. The handwash sink in the back area was blocked by dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

North Port Cheese Ball Company, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Feb. 24: no violations.

Spanish Soul (Stick Stand), 40 Middletown Road, Fleetwood, Feb. 24: no violations.

Spectators Bar & Grille, 45 Old Route 22, Kutztown, Feb. 24: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Working container (spray bottle) in the dishwashing area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant, 401 Penn Ave., West Reading, Feb. 23: four violations. New food facility does not yet employ a certified food employee as required. One of the plastic light shields in the cooking area is damaged. Mops are not being hung to air dry. A working containers (spray bottles) of cleaner/sanitizer and a can of paint were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the server and cooking areas. Corrected.

Masa Hibachi & Sushi, 2733 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 23: no violations.

Bridge Inn The, 3 Covered Bridge Road, Oley, Feb. 22: one violation. The soda guns at the bar, food contact surfaces, were observed to have some residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Nel’s Place, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Feb. 22: one violation. The handwash sink in the was blocked by empty plastic bags and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.

Pike Township Sportsmen Club, 860 Hill Church Road, Oley, Feb. 22: two violations. Observed loose/torn paper taped to some of the shelves in the dry storage area. This is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. There is an accumulation of grease/dirt/old food debris on the floor under the fryers and the adjacent reach-in refrigerators.

Schultz’s Catering Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Feb. 22: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Stark Juice, 236 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, Feb. 22: two violations. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the processing area. Corrected.

American Diner, 411 Penn Ave., West Reading, Feb. 21: one violation. Two sets of lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the kitchen area.

Russo Foods And Market, 1150 Bern Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 21: no violations.

West Reading Elementary, Fourth Avenue and Chestnut Street, West Reading, Feb. 21: no violations.

New Holland Food Mart, 1660 New Holland Road, Reading, Feb. 17: one violation. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep / warewashing area. Sink must be replaced.

Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, 630 Evans Ave., Wyomissing, Feb. 17: no violations.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, 101 Doe Mountain Lane Macungie, Pa 18062, Feb. 16: no violations.

Kutztown Fire Company #1 Social Quarters, 310 Noble St., Kutztown, Feb. 16: no violations.

Takkii Ramen, 36 N. Sixth Ave. Rear, West Reading, Feb. 16: no violations.

Winnie’s Tea Bar, 725 Penn Ave., West Reading, Feb. 16: no violations.

Acec Farm & Market, 469 Adams Hotel Road, Shoemakersville, Feb. 15: no violations.

Gourmand Cafe (Wyo), 945 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 103, Wyomissing, Feb. 15: three violations. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. There is an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor under the shelves in the walk-in cooler and under some of the shelving units in the kitchen. One set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof in the kitchen area.

Oley Inn, 401 Main St., Oley, Feb. 15: one violation. New food facility does not yet employ a certified food employee as required.

Taco Fest, 650 Crossing Blvd., Elverson, Feb. 15: two violations. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom areas and front counter hand sink to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Wayback Burgers, 1181 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Feb. 15: no violations.

Carvel Store # 2172, 3320 N. Fifth St., Feb. 25, two violations. Walk-in refrigerator temperature 44.5 degrees Fahrenheit, confirmed with exterior thermometer. Small openening in wall at door area back storage room behind green ladder.

Domino’s Pizza, 3007 N. Fifth St., Feb. 25, no violations.

KFC, 3120 N. Fifth St., Feb. 25, one violation. Tile grout is missing in many places between floor tiles allowing for collection of water and bacteria.

15th & Cotton Food Market, 1626 A Perkiomen Ave., Feb. 24, no violations.

The following reports for the period of Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, 2023, were added to the state’s database after Feb. 16 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Fortune Cafe, 1177 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Feb. 14: three violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected. There is an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor under the shelving in the walk-in cooler and under the bain marie units across from the cooking line. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected.

Lucky House, 267 Carsonia Ave., Reading, Feb. 14: no violations.

Plaza Azteca, 100 Anna Ave. Suite 456, Blandon, Feb. 14: 12 violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork, in the kitchen reach-in refrigerated drawers. Corrected. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Filters for ice machine were not dated with last date of service. Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed stacked pans on clean dish rack with old labels and label residue. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by pan of ice and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Ceiling vent area above cook line of the food facility is extremely dusty, and in need of cleaning. Working containers in kitchen area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in several bins of sugar and ice bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Also single-use deli container observed being used as a scoop. Observed vacuum packed fish in reach-in cooler still in the vacuum packaging which is an unapproved thawing method. Corrected. Out of compliance.

Stonersville Fire Company, 5580 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro, Feb. 14: five violations. Observed small plastic cups stored in the sugar and powdered sugar bags in the kitchen. Corrected. Observed bags of sugar and powdered sugar stored open/unprotected on a shelf in the kitchen. Corrected. 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 and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed dirt and old food debris on the floor under equipment and on the stove/counters in the kitchen.

Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, 110 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 14: no violations.

Brecknock Elementary School, Alleghenyville Road, Route 568, Knauers, Feb. 13: no violations.

Five Guys Burgers And Fries #0462, 4619 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 13: no violations.

Wilson School District Shiloh Hills Elementary, 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, Feb. 13: no violations.

Brick House Pub, 1348 Brooke Blvd., Kenhorst, Feb. 9: five violations.Observed bags of potatoes, onions, sugar stored directly on the floor in basement area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Loose/torn rubber door gaskets observed on the left side cooling unit in kitchen. Observed front grill area of bain marie equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Rear door located in the dining area of the food facility has a large gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Ocean State Job Lot #608, 4000 Shillington Plaza, Reading, Feb. 9: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the ladies restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Subway #30746, 824 Route 100 N., Bechtelsville, Feb. 9: four violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in rear prep table area, a food preparation area. Corrected. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected. Sanitizer dispenser was not functioning properly during inspection. Sanitizer will be manually added. The handwash sink located in the womens restroom area does not have a self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet to provide water for 15 seconds without reactivation.

West Lawn Program Bingo, 3024 Penn Ave., Reading, Feb. 8: no violations.

Berks Lanes All American Sports Pub, 3190 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, Feb. 7: four violations. Food employees observed in snack bar area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in bar refrigerator equipment. Hot water, as observed at snack bar warewashing sink, is not under pressure during inspection. Water turned off due to leaking faucet. Kichen ceiling vent/ceiling and walls at vent area of the food facility is extremely dusty and in need of cleaning.

Taipei Chinese Kitchen Inc., 2104 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, Feb. 7: three violations. Observed various food stored in reach in refrigerator area, where it is subject to splash from condensate water laying in bottom of the unit. Reach in refrigerator door handles, door gaskets and door frame area have a food/sticky 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.

Hershey Harvest, 3337 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, Feb. 6: five violations. Food employees observed in deli area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Deli salads containing major allergens were stored in the deli case behind non-allergenic salads that could cause possible cross contamination when reaching across to dish out salads. Corrected. Prepackaged candy food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, distributed by statement. Store to add labels. Prepackaged sour cream containers mislabeled as a raw milk product and must be relabeled properly. Walk-in cooler fan area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. A working container of *cleaner / sanitizer* was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear kitchen area. Corrected.

Goodwill Fire Company, 537 Chestnut St., Bally, Feb. 3: no violations.

McArdle’s Pub & Inn, 1634 Moselem Springs Road, Hamburg, Feb. 3: five violations. Food contact surface of metal racks in walk in cooler and beer cooler are not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Racks are rusty and pitted. Also mold on racks must be still be cleaned. Food facility does not have enough outside waste receptacles as evidenced by Filled plastic buckets are stored outside of kitchen door area. To be removed today. Kitchen door located in the rear kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Walk-in cooler/bar cooler floors/walls have mold, owner in process of cleaning yet. Wall at slicer has food splash debris. Working containers in kitchen area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

562 Mini Market, 7949 Boyertown Pike, Boyertown, Feb. 2: one violation. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the coffee storage cabinet area due to mouse droppings observed in cabinet.

The Ironstone, 120 E Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Feb. 2: three violations. Walk-in cooler in basement has dirt/mold build up on fan covers and exterior of piping and beer lines and must be cleaned more frequently. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Exterior walk-in cooler door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

The Other Farm And Forge, 128 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Feb. 2: two violations. Vacuum packed salmon observed thawing in vacuum packaging which is a prohibited method. Corrected. 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. Corrected.

Joanna Store, 1102 Elverson Road, Morgantown, Feb. 1: three violations. Observed boxes of eggs stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Prepackaged breakfast sandwiches were held at 116°F, in the hot case area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected by discarding. Reach-in refrigerator door behind air purifier at counter of the food facility is extremely dusty and in need of cleaning.

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