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 Oct. 25 and Nov.7, 2023, that were filed in the state database as of Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.
Berks
Mikura Restaurant, 840 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 3: 12 violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food (vegetables) observed in the walk-in cooler, slimy to the touch/spoiled and adulterated. Observed visible evidence, such as droppings/insect bodies, of insect and rodent contaminated foods in the kitchen and walk-in cooler. Multiple food items in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. Gaskets on the doors of the bain marie units at the cooking line are repaired with materials unapproved for food equipment. The slicer/knives/cleavers, food contact surfaces, was observed to have dried food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Multiple non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility have an accumulation of grease/dirt/old food debris. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Outside grease handling unit and surrounding area was extremely dirty, sticky, and possibly attracting insects and rodents. Also observed other items of trash stored in the area of this unit. Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and server areas. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and server areas. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent and insect activity in most areas of the facility. Observed insecticides or rodenticides in the kitchen area, not labeled by the manufacturer as approved for use in a food facility. Out of compliance.
McDonald’s #24028, 2725 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, Nov. 2: three 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. Facility must clean and sanitize all dishes and utensils in the 3-bay warewashing sink. Debris accumulated and observed along surfaces of reach-in freezers and beverage machines. No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the front prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. COS
Americana Diner, 682 Route 100, Bechtelsville,Oct. 30: four violations. Onion Rings and Veal Patties were observed stored in the Victory upright freezer open with no covering. COS. Observed wet wiping cloths in counter area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. COS The Hobart meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. COS. There is observable encrusted grease like build up on the wall behind, floor under, and sides of equipment along the main cook line.
Dogs-N-More, 20 N. Third St., Bally,Oct. 27: no violations.
Foodleigh.Com, 342 W. Main St., Kutztown,Oct. 27: no violations.
Gulf Station Oley, 1141 Memorial Highway, Oley,Oct. 27: three violations. Ice bagged in facility does not have the facility information on bag. Prepackaged food (sandwiches from Alburtis location) not labeled properly with the ingredient statement or a sign indicating that ingredients are available upon request. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available in the two small self-serve refrigerators in the drink area. Back door located near the self-serve ice cream freezer is deteriorated/has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests.
K’town Pub, 257 W. Main St., Kutztown,Oct. 27: one violation. Food facility does not have quaternary ammonia sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sinks.
K’town Pub Mobile-Mff4, 257 W. Main St., Kutztown,Oct. 27: one violation. Light bulbs have protective plastic tubing, but are missing end caps.
Mr Food Store #66104, 342 W. Main St., Kutztown,Oct. 27: no violations.
Tommyboy’s Pizza & Cafe, 313 W. Main St., Kutztown,Oct. 27: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.
Gibraltar Fire Company, 3351 Main St., Birdsboro,Oct. 26: no violations.
Logan’s Roadhouse, 65 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg,Oct. 26: five violations. Food [rice, mashed potatoes] was held at 110-120 °F, in the steam table area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have black residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The hand wash sinks located in the kitchen prep area and dish wash area do not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Debris observed along floor perimeters, under equipment, in the prep area. Out of compliance.
Rita’s Of Hamburg, 400 S 4th St., Hamburg,Oct. 26: no violations.
River Rock Academy, 810 Brownsville Road, Reading,Oct. 26: one violation. 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.
Tulpehocken School District Junior Senior High School, 430 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville,Oct. 26: no violations.
Twin Valley School District Robeson Elementary, 801 White Bear Road, Birdsboro,Oct. 26: one violation. Ceiling tiles missing at the serving line and above the tables in the eating area need to be replaced.
Weis Markets #181, 552 State St., Hamburg,Oct. 26: one violation. Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the produce prep area. PIC replenished soap during inspection.
Windsor Inn, 38 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington,Oct. 26: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Andali’s Family Restaurant, 40 S. Centre Ave., Leesport,Oct. 25: three violations. One of the walls in the front pizza area is still bare wood after remodeling. Hood surfaces have an accumulation of dust/dirt/grease. Hood is scheduled to be cleaned in November. Ceiling tile missing in front of the hood needs to be replaced.
Douglassville Hotel, 8 Old Swede Road, Douglassville,Oct. 25: five violations. Observed a build up of ice in the walk in freezer on the floor and in contact with packaged food. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerators in the kitchen. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the bar area. Observed clean utensils in the clean dish area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Bar handwashing sink does not have hot water.
Fleetwood Grange #1839, 2864 Moselem Springs Road Po Box 27, Fleetwood,Oct. 25: no violations.
Leesport Diner, 5407 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, Oct. 25: five violations. Scoops are being stored directly on top of the ice machines (upstairs and downstairs). Corrected. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the dessert case at the front counter. There is an accumulation of dirt, old food debris and other items on the floor under the equipment in the food preparation area of the kitchen. Facility started to clean these areas during this inspection. Observed residue on the interior surfaces/shelves in the 2-door Continental refrigeration unit near the fryers. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Pennwyn Motor Association Inc., 798 Mohnton Blvd., Mohnton, Oct. 25: one violation. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator in the kitchen. Corrected.
Redner’s Warehouse Mkt #87, 1179 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Oct. 25: three violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the deli, milk and food walk in coolers. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the produce, bakery and meat coolers. Observed broken egg shells in the food walk-in cooler on the floor in the back right hand corner. Corrected. Observed broken eggs in the grates of the customer self-service egg refrigerator. Mop sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Corrected.
Vida Cafe Brunch & Tacos, 351 N. Centre Ave., Leesport, Oct. 25: no violations.
Muhlenberg Township
Dunkin, 3634 Pottsville Pike, five violations. Personal items observed stored next to food/single serve paper items. Observed stained/ripped edges on several rubber spatulas. The handwash sink in the front work area was being used for other reasons besides handwashing sink as evidenced by observed miscellaneous items, chemical spray bottle, water bottle, stainless steel pitcher in the sink area. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed leaking at the handwashing sink. The handwash sink in the back prep does not have single use towels.
Reading
None filed.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of Oct. 11 to Oct. 24, 2023, were added to the state’s database after Oct. 26 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Conrad Weiser School District West Elementary, 102 S. Third St., Womelsdorf, Oct. 24: no violations.
Exeter Twp. School District Owatin Creek Elementary., 5000 Boyertown Pike, Reading, Oct. 24: no violations.
Exeter Twp. School District Jacksonwald Elementary, 100 Church Lane Road, Reading, Oct. 24: no violations.
Exeter Twp. School District Lorane Elem, 699 Rittenhouse Drive, Reading, Oct. 24: no violations.
Little Caesars, 2851 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Oct. 24: 13 violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employee observed preparing pizza while wearing multiple bracelets and a watch. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed a cracked, wooden rolling pin on one of the food preparation tables. There is an accumulation of dirt/debris in the floor drain, on the floor, and on the plastic rack at the 3-compartment sink. There is an accumulation of dirt/debris on the floor under some pieces of equipment. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Observed water leaking at the water meter in the utility closet. There is an accumulation of standing, dirty water on the floor. There are several areas in the kitchen where the coving and/or wall are damaged. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the back kitchen area. Soap dispenser is mounted at the 3-compartment sink and not the handwash sink. The old soap dispenser mounted at the handwash sink is empty. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the men’s restroom. The handwash sink in the women’s restroom does not have single use towels or air drying device. Ceiling tiles missing in the mop sink area need to be replaced. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent/insect activity in some areas. Facility’s pest control program appears to be a monthly service. Facility may need to increase service visits and/or make the corrections noted on the service reports. Observed pieces of dirty equipment being stored in both the front area and in the back room (old, unused walk-ins). Out of compliance.
Salute Ristorante Italiano, 4718 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Oct. 24: seven violations. Observed food on table placed right against hand sink, where it is subject to splash from hand sink. Table to be moved or a shield placed on side of handsink.Shield placed. Corrected. Tray stored on top of containers of food in the top Bain Marie on the cook line. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the walk in cooler. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the ware washing and bar area. Interior surfaces of ice machine had buildup of mold-like substance and was not clean to sight & touch. Corrected. Hand sink in pizza shop has hot water turned off. Hot water faucet handle leaking. Floor in the back prep area in front of the vacuum sealer, has an area of broken tiles, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back prep area. Corrected.
G&J Pizzeria & Bakery, 501 Main St., Blandon, Oct. 23: no violations.
Heart & Hearth Deli & Smokehouse On Main, 466 W. Main St., Kutztown,Oct. 23: no violations.
Josh’s Pizza Zone, 51 E. Second St., Boyertown, Oct. 23: no violations.
Kilts’ Kitchen, 71 W. Penn St., Lenhartsville, Oct. 23: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Toilet room does not have a self-closing door.
501 Grill & Tavern, 7646 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna, Oct. 20: four violations. Vacuum packed salmon was thawed in vacuum packaging which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply hand sinks at the time of this inspection. The handwash sink located in the kitchen/bar area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Water heater malfunction for hand sinks however facility has 2nd heater for other sinks.
Feliciano’s Family Restaurant, 24 Maria St., Bethel, Oct. 20: no violations.
Heidelberg Country Club, PO Box 309, Bernville, Oct. 20: three violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Old water underneath cutting board for bain marie due to not allowing the cutting board to airdry when cleaned. A working container of *cleaner / sanitizer* was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the banquet kitchen area.
Hi-Way Meat’s, 4030 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, Oct. 19: one violation. Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaged fish without a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. This is a repeat violation.
Johnny & Hons Smokehaus, 924 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, Oct. 19: three violations. Several food containers pulled from freezer not date marked with pull date and contain old dates. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Also cutting mat with deep scratches and holes. Discarded. Knives in table mounted knife holder, a food contact surface, were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Muhlenberg
ALDI, 3520 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 20: one violation. Raw chicken displayed next to raw beef, in common equipment with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination.
Dutch Maid Bakery, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 20: two violations. Observed food stored below dusty overhead fan guards. Observed employee personal items not stored in designated location away from food and food equipment.
Unique Pretzel Bakery Inc, 215 E. Bellevue Ave., Oct. 20: no violations.
Boardwalk Snacks, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 14: two violations. Food employee observed in chocolate covered fruit station, not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net, hat, or beard cover. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area away from food and food equipment.
Salino’s Imports Fairgrounds Llc, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 14: one violation. The food facility does not employe a certified employee as required. An employee has registered to attend an approved certification class.
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Scrimager Family Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 14: four violations. Food employee observed in meta prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed wet wiping cloths in meat cutting area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area. Refrigerated personal items must be stored to avoid contaminating other refrigerated items for customer purchase. Observed deeply cutting boards, hard maple, that are worn with deep scores on edge, and warping, and showing evidence of split contact crevices.
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