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 Sept. 25 and Oct. 8, 2024, that were filed in the state database as of Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Berks
Dunkin Donuts, 1 Cheltenham Drive, Wyomissing, Oct. 8: 10 violations. The Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. An open employee’s beverage container was observed sitting on the paper products stored in the back area. Corrected. A food employee was observed touching the food-contact portion of the sugar scoop with bare hands. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil (scoop) in the bulk sugar bin observed stored in the sugar with handle in direct contact with the sugar. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink (quaternary ammonia sanitizer). The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The handwash sink in the front area being used as a dump sink as evidenced by observed pitchers and utensils in the sink. Corrected. Floor in the front area, where the ice cream freezers were removed, is damaged/missing tiles and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Food employee personal belongings (purses, wallet, clothes, fanny pack) observed stored with food items in the back prep area and with open boxes of munchkins at one of the front preparation tables. Corrected. First aid supplies/medicines being stored on the shelf above the back food preparation table and are a possible source of contamination. Corrected. Out of compliance.
Governor Mifflin School District Middle School, 130 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, Oct. 8: one violation. Observed a sanitizer bucket used for a wiping cloth to have a concentration of 0ppm. Corrected.
Kilts’ Kitchen, 71 W. Penn St., Lenhartsville, Oct. 8: one violation. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program.
Antietam School District High School, 201 N. 25th St., Reading, Oct. 07: one violation. There is no handwash sink located in the serving area of this school kitchen.
Antietam School District Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Reading, Oct. 07: one violation. Working container (spray bottle) in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Antietam School District Stony Creek Elementary, 100 Antietam Road, Reading, Oct. 07: no violations.
Arby’s #5229, 15506 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Oct. 07: three violations. Interior of ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have organic residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Drip tray at soda machine in the lobby a non-food contact surface was not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Ceiling and wall area in the food prep area of the food facility has dust build up and is in need of cleaning.
Fleetwood Area School District High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, Oct. 7: no violations.
Fleetwood Area School District Willow Creek Elem, 605 Crisscross Road, Fleetwood, Oct. 7: no violations.
Dominos Pizza #4720, 8537 Allentown Pike, Blandon, Oct. 4: one violation. Food dispensing utensil in cornmeal bulk container was observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.
Jukebox Cafe, 535 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 4: six violations. Observed food employees observed in the cookline area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers. A food employee was observed touching cooked French fries, a ready to eat food with bare hands. Observed the fan guards in the refrigerator in the cookline area, are extremely dirty and in need of cleaning. 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, the refrigerator in the cookline area, and the display refrigerator in the dining area is not being date marked. Used rag was observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar seating area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Out of compliance.
Kutztown Area School District High School, 50 Trexler Ave., Kutztown, Oct. 4: no violations.
Robin Hill Camping Resort/MCH Robin Hill LP, 149 Robin Hill Road, Lenhartsville, Oct. 4: no violations.
The Third Rail, 404 Main St., Blandon, Oct. 4: one violation. Working spray bottle in dish area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Toss Of The Town, 110 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 4: no violations.
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, 3582 Penn Ave., Reading, Oct. 3: no violations.
Autumn Festival At Savidge Farms, 1710 State St., Mertztown, Oct. 3: no violations.
Dan’s Deli, 1371 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 3: two violations. Food employees observed in the cookline area, were not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the storage area, stored in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Deluxe Restaurant, 2295 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, Oct. 3: six violations. Multiple food items in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. Corrected. 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. Corrected. Custard dessert and house made ranch dressing, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7-day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Hand wash station on the cook line needs guards on the side to prevent contamination of food. Floor on the end of the cookline by the ice cream freezer is missing a tile and has multiple broken tiles. Food facility is not removing dead or trapped pests from control devices frequently, as evidenced by observed old / decaying rodent in the basement area by the water heater. Corrected.
Domino’s Pizza, 2844 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Oct. 3: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the pizza toppings refrigerator. Working spray bottle with a chemical is improperly labeled with the wrong chemical name.
Grocery Outlet of Shillington, 4200 Shillington Plaza, Reading, Oct. 3: two violations. Observed two gallons of milk available for sale past the best by date of 9/23/24. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed a mold like build up on the top grate of the prepackaged salad cold hold unit.
Little Caesars, 502 Lancaster Ave., Shillington, Oct. 3: five violations. Observed flour and cheese stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in Bain Marie used for pizza assembly. Sanitizer solution for ware washing is empty. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Mop sink observed to a build of residue and debris. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Massimos Ristorante & Pizzeria, 100 Anna Ave., Blandon, Oct. 3: no violations.
Munchiez Cafe, 10 Summit Ave., Reading, Oct. 3: one violation. Food was held at 45 °F, in the Bain Marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Semper Pie LLC, 14 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 3: one violation. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.
Speedway #06772, 154 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, Oct. 3: one violation. Diet coke soda nozzle and 2 Icee nozzles, a food contact surface, observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Spunktown Tavern, 699 Englesville Road, Boyertown, Oct. 3: seven violations. Observed food in the walk-in-cooler was stored open with no covering. Observed orange juice, sliced lemons was held at 45 °F, in the bar refrigeration area, rather than 41°F or below as required. 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. 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, refrigerators, and Bain Marie, is not being date marked. REPEAT VIOLATION. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the bar area. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. The handwash sink in the bar area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by a food colander in the sink. REPEAT VIOLATION. The handwash sink in the bar area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air-drying device. Out of compliance.
That Burger Place, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading, Oct. 3: one violation. Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths was 0ppm concentration. Solution not being changed at an adequate frequency. Corrected.
Weis Supermarket #184, 61 King’s Plaza, Oley, Oct. 3: two violations. Wall in the deli area is made of FRP and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. The floor / wall juncture in the deli area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Coving is not attached to the wall and needs to be repaired.
Arrowhead Golf Course Inc., 1539 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, Oct. 2: one violation. Two soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, Oct. 2: no violations.
Redner’s Quick Shoppe #45, 2320 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Oct. 2: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the one refrigerator in the deli. Can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Snowfox- Weis #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, Oct. 2: two violations. Crab sticks observed out of their packaging and put into a store plastic grocery bag for storage in the walk-in cooler. Refrigerated ready to eat, thawed crab sticks a 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.
Weaver Orchard Inc, 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, Oct. 2: two violations. Food dispensing utensil in the bulk ingredient bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and debris. Observed a buildup of dust and debris on the fan covers in the 2 walk-in coolers.
Weis Markets #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, Oct. 2: six violations. 28 cans of assorted formulas observed with an expiration date of 9/1/2024 on the sales floor shelves. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in breading and old bay spice containers observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the hot hold case in the deli holding fried chicken. Observed fan covers in several walk-in coolers and the wall of meat room cooler with an accumulation of dust, on non-food contact surfaces. Ceiling tile in the deli area is cracked / broken and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floor area of the deli under shelves and below and behind the fryers was observed with food build-up and debris and in need of cleaning.
501 Market (Sunoco), 7632 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna, Oct. 1: two violations. Prepackaged sandwiches/deli salads are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement posted. The handwash sink in the deli area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air-drying device. Corrected.
Cousin’s Pub & Company, 1360 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, Oct. 1: four violations. Interior of ice machine kick plate, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Back 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. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the women’s restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Hi-Way Meat’s, 4030 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, Oct. 1: no violations.
Ollie’s Tavern Inc., 502 Main St., Shoemakersville, Oct. 1: two violations. Interior ice kick plate, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the women’s restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
P.J Auctions LLC, 1143 Gravel Pike, Hereford, Sept. 30: no violations.
Clean Eatz, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 27: one violation. Working container (spray bottle) in the front area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Cracker Barrel #312, 21 Industrial Drive, Hamburg, Sept. 27: no violations.
Gracie’s, 1534 Manatawny Drive, Pine Forge, Sept. 27: one violation. Food facility does not have available Chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration.
Hamburg Area School District Tilden Elementary, 524 W. State St., Hamburg, Sept. 27: no violations.
Hecky’s Sub Shop, 313 State St., Hamburg, Sept. 27: one violation. Fryer basket observed with broken wires, making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
Huie’s Gray Fox Inn, 2142 S. Galen Hall Road, Reinholds, Sept. 27: no violations.
Little Italia Pizzeria, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 27: four violations. Deflector in the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed dirt/debris on the floor around the mixer, ice machine, and under the 3-compartment sink. Customer self-service single-use tableware (forks and knives) not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrected.
Pollo’s Don Juan 2, 1665 State Hill Road Unit 980, Reading, Sept. 27: one violation. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program. Owner’s certificate is a Food Handler certificate.
Ray’s #1 Pizza, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 27: two violations. Scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine, which is not a clean surface. Corrected. Wall area below the walk-in cooler door is damaged and is in need of repair.
Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar, 1615 Duke St., Reading, Sept. 27: one violation. Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate quat sanitizer concentration.
Sonic Drive-In #6886, 4515 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Sept. 27: no violations.
American Legion Post #471, 100 Walker Drive, Boyertown, Sept. 26: two violations. Frozen foods observed not maintained in a frozen state in the freezer two unit in the upstairs kitchen and bar area. Food was voluntary removed and disposed of. The grill and the fryer in the upstairs kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers # 2050, 2751 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 26: no violations.
Saladworks, 2111 State Hill Rd Unit 200, Wyomissing, Sept. 26: one violation. Exterior of the ice chute (nonfood contact surface) at the soda machine was observed with pink organic matter. Corrected.
Shriners International, 221 Orchard Road, Reading, Sept. 26: one violation. Interior of ice buckets (3), a food contact surface, was observed to have organic residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Wal-Mart Store #1670, 1135 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Sept. 26: two violations. 20 assorted (vegetables, canned milk, soups) severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed on the sales floor and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. 4 containers of organic baby formula offered for sale beyond the sell or use by date of Sept. 1, 2024. Corrected, pulled from the sales floor.
Yogo Crazy, 2733 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 26: no violations.
Bagel Bar, 214 W Main St., Kutztown, Sept. 25: two violations. Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that baked goods (cookies and macaroons) are from an approved source. Corrected by removing from sales case. Food contact surface of cutting boards (3) is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching.
China Hut Restaurant, 21 Franklin St., Fleetwood, Sept. 25: seven violations. Food dispensing utensil in powdered flavorings were observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Observed several containers of food uncovered in the reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Corrected. Chicken and ribs were observed thawing at room temperature, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected. 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. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Hood vent intake filters need to be cleaned, or filters changed as it has excessive dust and grease build up.
Comb Coffee Co., 330 W. Weis St. Suite 5, Topton, Sept. 25: no violations.
Cup of Joy Smoothie and Acai Bowl, 474 W. Main St., Kutztown, Sept. 25: no violations.
Exeter Family Restaurant, 4800 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Sept. 25: four violations. A food employee was observed touching a sandwich and pickles – ready to eat foods – with bare hands. Corrected. Observed strawberries, lettuce, and milk stored under and with raw eggs in the upstairs walk-in cooler. Corrected. Women’s restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle(s). Exit door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a door frame that is deteriorated and there is a gap at the bottom, left-hand side. This door does not protect against the entry of pests.
Old Glory Coffee & Bagel Co, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Sept. 25: no violations.
Redvo Restaurant, 6213 Oley Turnpike Road, Oley, Sept. 25: two violations. The handwash sink in the cooking area was blocked by an empty pitcher and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Faucet is leaking at the handwash sink in the cooking area.
Rita’s Of Kutztown, 478 W. Main St., Kutztown, Sept. 25: no violations.
Sunnyside Pastries @ Leesport Market, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Sept. 25: two violations. Food facility has packaged food which is not labeled as required. Jars of red beets, chow chow, hot pepper butter, and pickles do not have any labeling. Owner stated that the products are produced at the main kitchen in Lancaster County. Unlabeled jars were taken off the counter until they can be properly labeled. Handwash station was not set up at the donut making area. Corrected.
TLC’s Half Baked Goods, Leesport Market, Leesport, Sept. 25: no violations.
Tony’s Pizza Shop, 6 W. Franklin St., Topton, Sept. 25: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator in the prep area equipment. Corrected. Observed cold hold equipment, in dining area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Corrected.
Unique Sweets And Twists, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Sept. 25: one violation.
Muhlenberg Township
Met-Ed / A First Energy Company, 2800 Centre Ave., Sept. 30: two violations. -Lower compartment ambient temperature measured at 45.5 degrees F. in the grill area/bain marie rather than 41°F or below as required. Executive chef transferred all food items to alternate refrigeration on inspection. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
La Chona Mexican Food, 2830 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 29: two violations. Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Regal Buffet, 3252 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 29: three violations. Observed scored/stained cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Screen door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Amc, 3050 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 28: two violations. Ice bin cart soiled. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected on inspection. Additional hooks required for hanging cleaning tools.
Dollar Tree #4658, 5370 Allentown Pike, Sept. 28: no violations.
Dollar Tree Store # 1682, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 28: no violations.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #31, 2240 Hampden Blvd., Sept. 28: one violation. Vents (silver) at open air bottle beverage refrigerator are dusty.
Wingstop, 3258 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 28: one violation. Non-food contact surface, ice machine door hinge area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust.
Beer Vault, 2701 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 26: no violations.
Italian & French Pastry Shop, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 26: five violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed on food preparation table. Food employee observed not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net or hat. Store personal items in separate location from customer items. Baked foods were held at 46.3°F, in middle display case rather than 41°F or below as required. Ambient air temperature measuring device in middle display case is not accurate to +/- 3°F.
Reading
None recorded.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of Sept. 11 to Sept. 24, 2024, were added to the state’s database after Sept. 26 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Dollar General Store #24213, 490 Old Route 22, Lenhartsville, Sept. 24: no violations.
Floyd’s Steaks2 Mff4 Tn90868, 318 Vinemont Road, Reinholds, Sept. 24: one violation. Observed Bain Marie Fridge with a holding temp of 50 degrees. Only storing produce, product moved to working unit till repaired. (CORRECTED)
Kutztown School District Greenwich Elementary, 1457 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville, Sept. 24: no violations.
Video Burger Mff4 Pa-Zje6333, 2121 Reading Ave., West Lawn, Sept. 24: no violations.
WK & S Railroad Snack Bar, Community Center Drive, Kempton, Sept. 24: no violations.
