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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Amc, 3050 N. 5th St., Hwy. Reading, Sept. 27. Pass. No violations.
Beer Vault, 2701 N. 5th St., Hwy. Reading, Sept. 27. Pass. No violations.
La Chona Mexican Food, 2830 N. 5th St., Hwy Reading, Sept. 27. Pass. Observed between equipment (sides), in cook’s area, with an accumulation of grease and food residue (a non-food contact surface). Observed lower shelf of grill with protective peel off plastic not removed. Remove to allow for proper cleaning of shelf. Floor soiled underneath/between cook’s equipment. Exhaust hood filters soiled with grease. Manager reports service is scheduled prior to month end for cleaning.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #31, 2240 Hampden Blvd., Reading, Sept. 27. Pass. No violations.
Csencsits Nuts, 2934 N. 5th St., Hwy. Reading, Sept. 26. Pass. Stored bulk food container exteriors with “nut dust” present from assorted snack/nut items sold at the business.
Dollar Tree #4658, 5370 Allentown Pike, Temple, Sept. 26. Pass. No violations.
Dollar Tree Store # 1682, 3045 N. 5th St., Hwy. Reading, Sept. 26. Pass. No violations.
Lbs-n-ozs, Llc, 2934 N. 5th St., Hwy Reading, Sept. 26. Pass. Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Unwrapped and unprotected single use coffee stirrers stored in the customer area.
Navas El Mercadito, Llc, 5369 Allentown Pike, Reading, Sept. 26. Pass. Food was held at 45°F, in the #2 bain marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
V & S Sandwich Shop North Inc, 4447 5th St., Hwy Temple, Sept. 26. Pass. Chili observed thawing at room temperature, which is not an approved thawing method. Reheated to hot temperature while temperature
Wingstop, 3258 N. 5th Hwy., Reading, Sept. 26. Pass. No violations.
Cousin’s Pub & Company, 1360 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, Sept. 25. Fail. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the Pepsi refrigerator and the 2-door refrigeration unit at the cooking line. Corrected. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. The food facility still does not have a handwash sink located in the kitchen area. Sink was removed because it was falling off the wall and has not been reinstalled. Discussed options for the location of a handwash sink in the kitchen. Loose rubber door gasket observed on the right-hand door of the 3-door bain marie unit. Working containers (spray bottles) in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Heritage Center Snack Bar, Red Bridge Rd., Reading, Sept. 25. Pass. No violations.
Little Italia Pizzeria, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, Sept. 25. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Deflector in the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Nicky’s & Son Pizzeria, 228 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Sept. 25. Pass. No violations.
Nino And Sons Pizza, 301 N. 13th St., Reading, Sept. 25. Pass. Food in the walk-in refrigerator area stored open with no covering.
Platinum Sports Bar, 220 Douglass St., Reading, Sept. 25. Pass. No violations.
The Other Farm And Forge, 128 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Sept. 25. Pass. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the downstairs walk-in-cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Various refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety foods in the Bain Maries and refrigerators in the cookline and storage area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7-day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Observed the inside of the refrigerators, Bain Maries, and freezers throughout the facility had an accumulation dirt and food residue.
Union Jacks On The Manatawny, 546 Manatawny Rd., Boyertown, Sept. 25. Pass. Mechanical ware washing equipment does not have a manufacturer data plate with operation specifications. Observed the mechanical ware wash equipment’s temperature measuring device for each wash and rinse tank and the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or chemical sanitizing tank was not operating.
562 Mini Market, 7947 Boyertown Pike, Boyertown, Complaint, Sept. 24. Pass. Observed bottle and canned beverages being stored directly on the floor in the walk-in-cooler and the reduced sale display area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
7-eleven Store 45804a, 1028 Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville, Change of Owner, Sept. 24. Pass. Mop sink is dirty and appears to have some deterioration. Self-serve soda machine is leaking water. Owner is waiting for a new unit to be installed.
American Diner, 411 Penn Ave., West Reading, Sept. 24. Pass. No violations.
Colebrookdale Elementary School, 1001 Montgomery Ave., Boyertown, Sept. 24. Pass. No violations.
Crooked Hen, 2233 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, Sept. 24. Pass. No violations.
Hipoke Ramen, 520 E. Lancaster Ave., Reading, Sept. 24. Pass. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous food (sushi rice) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food within 4 hours of preparation. Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the counter area. PIC replenished soap dispenser.
Josh’s Pizza Zone, 51 E. 2nd St., Boyertown, Complaint, Sept. 24. Pass. No violations.
Southern Side Kitchen, 10 Summit Ave., Reading, Sept. 24. Pass. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair as observed by leaking pipe at the hand wash sink in the rear prep area.
Washington Elementary School, 1406 Route 100, Barto, Sept. 24. Pass. No violations.
Clean Eatz, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, Sept. 23. Pass. No violations.
On The Hook Fish & Chips / Cchd #1563, 3805 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Follow-up, Sept. 23. Fail. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. EHS directed staff member to discard gloves, wash hands, and put on a clean pair of gloves. Observed soup thawing in 3-bay sink under hot running water. If thawed under running water, water must not exceed 70F. Soup was moved to cooler. Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Dishware must be immersed in sanitizer prior to air drying. Do not spray on. Staff obtained a quaternary ammonium based sanitizer. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. An additional full-time staff member must take an ANSI-accredited food manager course. All staff members must at least take a food handler course. Existing food manager must be onsite full-time until an additional staff member has become certified. A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-bay sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Hands cannot be washed in 3-bay sink. Wash hands in hand sink ONLY. Facility bought chlorine test strips, but does not use a chlorine-based sanitizer. Buy QT-40 test strips. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering. Facility may provide anti-slip mats if desired. Discontinue use of cardboard for this purpose. Working container of bleach taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Label all chemicals. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Procedures must be written and supplied to this department. Time must be documented daily. CCHD Food Manager is not a full-time onsite staff member. At least one full-time onsite staff member must take a food manager course within 1 month. Apply for CCHD CFM certificate within 3 months of course completion. Existing food manager must be onsite full-time until an additional staff member has become certified. The handwash sink was blocked by a rag and dishware and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Do not block hand sink. Hand sinks are for handwashing only.
Kutztown Tavern, 272 W. Main St., Kutztown, Sept. 22. Pass. Working containers in the bar area, used for storing sanitizer, taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled container. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible a cold hold unit in the prep area. PIC provided thermometer during inspection.
La Cocina Mexicana Ii, 107 W. Main St., Kutztown, Sept. 22. Pass. Exhaust hood observed without filters in place.
Mama Licha Mexican + Italian Restaurant, 14949 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, Sept. 22. Pass. Dough mixer observed with food residue; not cleaned at a proper frequency after use. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair as observed by leaking pipe at the 3-bay ware wash sink.
Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar, 1615 Duke St., Reading, Sept. 22. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink (quaternary ammonia). Observed some containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The handwash sink in the basement food preparation area was blocked by a table and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Chapel Hill Golf Course, 2023 Old Lancaster Pk., Sinking Spring, Sept. 21. Pass. Plastic forks on the bar are not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected. Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sinks when using the quaternary ammonia tablets. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a table and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Working container (spray bottle) in the bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Crave Cafe, 4600 Penn Ave., Unit B, Sinking Spring, Sept. 21. Pass. No violations.
Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Rd., Sinking Spring, Sept. 21. Pass. No violations.
Sinking Spring Vfw Post 6150, 550 Columbia Ave., Sinking Spring, Sept. 21. Pass. The potato slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
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