The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

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Allgyer’s BBQ Corner, 2934 Fifth St., Reading, opening, Feb. 21. Pass. No violations.

Carvel Store No. 2172, 3320 N. Fifth St., Reading, Feb. 21. Pass. Food employee observed in ice cream dipping area not wearing proper hair restraint; corrected. Food-dispensing utensil in bulk ice cream topping bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food.

Domino’s Pizza, 3007 N. Fifth St., Reading, Feb. 21. Pass. No violations.

KFC, 3120 N. Fifth St., Reading, Feb. 21. Pass. No violations.

Little Caesar’s, 4701 N. Fifth St., Reading, Feb. 21. Pass. Observed equipment in walk-in cooler, with an accumulation of food residue, debris on nonfood-contact surfaces. Silver storage racks and plastic shelves require attention. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the walk-in refrigerator held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply sinks at the time of this inspection. Water heater setting reads 120 F, and water temperature at three-compartment sink did not exceed 98.5 F. Maintenance work order will be submitted. Food employees observed in food prep area not wearing proper hair restraints; corrected. Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Walk-in cooler handle and area that hands touch to open and close require attention. Mop is not being hung to air-dry. Ceiling tile missing in the back room, adjacent to the water heater, and requires replacement.

Monte Lauro European, 2934 N. Fifth St., Reading, Feb. 21. Pass. No violations.

B&A A, 1300 Cotton St., Reading, Feb. 20. Pass. No violations.

China Moon Restaurant, 4888 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 20. Pass. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler is not being date-marked. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler; corrected. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored without being in the original protective package; corrected; items were turned upside down.

Community Fire Company of Fritztown – Social Qtrs, 1060 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, complaint, Feb. 20. Pass. No violations.

El Primo Grocery and Deli LLC, 1356 Cotton Reading, Feb. 20. Pass. A food employee was observed cutting ready-to-eat food without gloves. Observed storage of food without division guards to prevent cross-contamination. Frozen food in the freezer area stored open with no covering. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the deli counter held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked.

Family Garden, 1701 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 20. Pass. Prepped food in the bain-marie area stored open with no covering. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the bain-marie and held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked.

Lil’s Bakery, 845 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 20. Pass. Some of the prepackaged baked goods do not have ingredient labels. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the three-compartment sink.

Mikura Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar, 840 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 20. Pass. Loose rubber door gaskets repaired with tape on the three-door bain-marie unit at the cooking line. Observed standing water in the bottom portion of the three-door bain-marie unit at the cooking line. There is an accumulation of old food debris on the floor under shelving in the walk-in cooler. The stove unit at the cooking line has an accumulation of dirt and grease. Employees started cleaning this equipment during this inspection. The hand-wash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use; corrected.

Redner’s Quick Shoppe No. 52, 4800 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 20. Pass. Food-contact surface of blue ice bucket is not smooth, easily cleanable and is cracked and needs to be replaced; work order was submitted to replace this item during this inspection.

Redner’s Warehouse Market No. 42, 4870 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 20. Pass. Food-contact surface of two rubber spatulas in the bakery were observed cracked and were not smooth and easily cleanable; corrected. Temperature-measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of sliced deli meat and cheese grab-and-go cooler equipment is not available or readily accessible; corrected. Hood vent filters were observed with grease and dust buildup and in need of cleaning. Floor drain in front of the proofer in the bakery was observed with excessive debris buildup and in need of cleaning.

Calabria Restaurant, 6646 Penn Ave., Wernersville, Feb. 19. Pass. No violations.

Conrad Weiser School District – East Elementary, 200 Lincoln Drive, Wernersville, Feb. 19. Pass. No violations.

Conrad Weiser School District – Middle School, 347 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, Feb. 19. Pass. No violations.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries No. 0462, 4619 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 19. Pass. No violations.

Italian Delite, 113 E. Main St., Birdsboro, Feb. 19. Pass. Observed clean plastic cups/glasses at the soda machine stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air-drying (wet-nesting); corrected. Food employee personal use medicine stored on a shelf above one of the bain-marie units in the kitchen area; corrected.

Nia’s Pizzeria, 41 Kings Plaza, Oley, regular/complaint, Feb. 19. Pass. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the front area; corrected.

Paradise By the Slice, 69 Penn Ave., Wernersville, Feb. 19. Pass. 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; corrected; empty bottle was replaced. Temperature-measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the meat and cheese refrigerator downstairs; corrected. Wall in the downstairs dry storage area has a hole or is broken and in need of repair; repeat violation.

R&J Deli and Grocery, 501 S. 12th St., Reading, Feb. 19. Pass. Commercial food in the deli area stored open with no covering. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the deli held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodents/insect activity in surrounding areas, but facility does not have a pest-control program.

Redner’s Warehouse Market No. 87, 1179 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Feb. 19. Pass. Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed accumulation of old food residue in the base of the egg refrigerater case and a buildup of apparent slime in the leafy greens case. Food facility is using or offering for sale drinks containing THC, an unapproved additive. Exterior cover of the meat bandsaw is cracked. Cake-decorating ingredient storage containers in the bakery area are not labeled with the common name of the food; corrected. Commercially processed, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler held more than 24 hours is not being date-marked; corrected. Observed two gallons of chocolate milk and six containers of 2% milk on shelf for sale past expiration or sell-by date; corrected.

Speedway No. 06781, 1028 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Feb. 19. Pass. Ice dispenser chute on soda machine had food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Food in the walk-in cooler was held at 45.4 F rather than 41 F or below as required. Taquitos were held at 122 F in the hot-hold roller area rather than 135 F or above as required; corrected. Nonfood-contact surfaces on soda machine not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed one gallon of whole milk on shelf for sale past sell-by date; corrected.

Taco Bell No. 42146, 5800 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 19. Pass. No violations.

Tavern at Centre and Main, 5 Centre Ave., Topton, Feb. 19. Pass. 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.

Dunkin’ No. 325176, 110 E. Main St., Kutztown, Feb. 18. Pass. Ice machine kick plate had organic residue buildup and was not clean to sight and touch.

Horace M Kieffer American Legion Post No. 625, 120 E. Arch St., Fleetwood, Feb. 18. Pass. Shelf below grill was observed with excessive debris buildup. Floor below the grill was observed with excessive food debris and grease buildup. Potato dicer was observed with food residue and was not clean to sight and touch; corrected. Spout that holds the beverage gun at the bar was observed with pink mold; corrected.

Jandy Meat Market 2 LLC, 864 N. 12th St., Reading, Feb. 18. Pass. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the hand-wash sink, indicating uses other than hand-washing. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the food prep area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the food prep area. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the deli area held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked.

Kutztown School District – Elementary School, 40 Normal Ave., Kutztown, Feb. 18. Pass. Temperature-measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the white refrigerator at the serving line.

La Fidelita Bakery, 367 N. 12th St., Reading, Feb. 18. Pass. Cases of eggs was not properly stored in refrigerated area. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours in the stand-up cooler is not being date-marked. Mixing counter had food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Mark’s Sandwich Shop, 123 W. Main St., Kutztown, Feb. 18. Pass. Shelf below the grill was observed with excessive food debris buildup. Exterior left side of the fryer was observed with excessive debris buildup and in need of cleaning.

NYC Deli, 1311 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 18. Pass. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the food prep area. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the bain-marie and stand-up refrigerator held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked. Mops are not being hung to air-dry.

Russo Foods and Market, 1150 Bern Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 18. Pass. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator (pastry) in the side room; corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking at the hand-wash sinks in the deli and kitchen areas. Some prepackaged items in the retail store area are not labeled with an ingredient statement.

Simran Indian Cuisine, 163 Main St., Kutztown, complaint, Feb. 18. Pass. No violations.

The Post, 2747 Bernville Road, Leesport, opening, Feb. 18. Pass. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof in the kitchen area near the ice machine.

Alley Opps, 801 Hiester Lane, Reading, Feb. 17. Pass. No violations.

Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 236 W. Main St., Kutztown, Feb. 17. Pass. Eggs held at 56 F in the baking area rather than 45 F or below as required; corrected; put back into the refrigerator. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the cookline area; corrected.

Dollar General Store No. 30127, 835 State St., Mertztown, opening, Feb. 17. Pass. Drinking water used in the food facility is not from an approved source, such as a public water system or an approved nonpublic water system. Water fountain will remain off until DEP gives approval of the well system and water is verified as potable.

Good Churn Creamery, 2330 Main St., Shoemakersville, opening, Feb. 17. Pass. No violations.

Hamburg Area School District – Perry Elementary, 201 Fourth St., Shoemakersville, Feb. 17. Pass. No violations.

Hiester Lanes, 801 Hiester Lane, Reading, Feb. 17. Pass. Observed counter and equipment in kitchen area with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on nonfood-contact surfaces. Frozen food in the stand-up freezer area stored open with no covering. Prepping tables had food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed frozen food unprotected in stand-up freezer area, subjecting it to potential contamination. Toilet tissue is not provided at each toilet. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the bain-marie and held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked. Ceiling tiles missing in the customer service area and need to be replaced and repair the leakage.

Mari Vaccaros 6 Pac N Mor Inc. No. 395530, 835-8 Hiester Lane, Reading, Feb. 17. Pass. No violations.

Max Butcher Shop No. 395669, 835-3 Hiester Lane, Reading, Feb. 17. Pass. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Soap was not available at the hand-wash sink in the prep area. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the deli counter and held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked. Observed frozen food stored directly on the floor in stand-up freezer area rather than 6 inches off the floor as required.

Outback Steakhouse No. 3919, 2789 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, emergency response, Feb. 17. Pass. No violations.

Sunset Mexican Ice Cream Shop, 835-9 Hiester Lane, Unit 8, Reading, Feb. 17. Pass. No violations.

Wongs Kitchen LLC No. 395725, 835-5 Hiester Lane, Reading, Feb. 17. Pass. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food in the bain-marie held more than 48 hours is not being date-marked.

Zaytoon Kabob & Grill, 760 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 17. Pass. There is an accumulation of dust/dirt on the condenser fan covers in the walk-in cooler. Working container (spray bottle) in front area used for storing cleaner taken from bulk supply was not marked with the common name of the product; corrected.

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