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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Redners Quick Stop, 1137 Tuckerton Rd. Reading, December 14. Pass. No violations.

Hoober’s Fresh To Go, 2934 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading, December 13. Pass. No violations.

Takkii Ramen, 2934 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading, December 13. Pass. Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in between. Food employee observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net or hat. Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the lower section of the bain marie. Observed wet wiping cloths in food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the utility sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Microwave exterior/interior, refrigerator exterior/handles soiled. Food dispensing utensil in ice machine observed stored in the ice and not with handle above the top of the ice. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible or staff was not aware of location.

William’s Family Restaurant, 2934 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading, December 13. Pass. No violations.

Berkshire Heights Fire Co., 808 N. Park Rd. Wyomissing, December 12. Pass. Observed an accumulation of grease on the floor under the fryers/stove.

Black Jax American Pub And Grill, 668 Ben Franklin Highway, Birdsboro, December 12. Pass. The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Floor/wall in the rear food preparation area (near the ovens) is damaged and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant, 3223 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, December 12. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher. There are unfinished wall surfaces in the cooking area. Walls need to be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent.

Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Ln. Reading, December 12. Pass. No violations.

Wyomissing Sunoco, 3100 State Hill Rd. Wyomissing, December 12. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed 6 quarts and 1 half gallon of chocolate milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by date of 12/6/2025. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

A Taste of Comfort, 3430 New Holland Rd. Mohnton, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Berks CTC-West Campus, 1057 County Welfare Rd. Leesport, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Berkshire Express, 1665 State Hill Rd. Wyomissing, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Casa Cortes Mexican Grill, 360 E Wyomissing Ave. Suite D, Mohnton, December 11. Pass. Observed top of ice maker to have an apparent slime buildup and is 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 front and back refrigerators, is not being date-marked. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish wash area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Observed clean food equipment in the kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Food facility is reusing equipment, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Corrected. Working containers in front counter area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Coffee Corner, 1665 State Hill Rd. Wyomissing, December 11. Pass. No violations.

D Karina Deli & Grocery 375065, 341 S. 11th St. Reading, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Deli Station, 845b Woodland Rd. Wyomissing, Complaint, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Exodo Grocery Store 364323, 1262 Spruce St. Reading, Follow-up, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Mama Cho’s, 10 S. Summit Ave. Reading, December 11. Pass. 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 display cases, is not being date-marked. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food in Bain Marie. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed a buildup of old food residue on the top Bain Marie cover. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.

Olivares Supermarket, 855 Penn St. Reading, Follow-up, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Power Gas & Mini Mart, 150 Main St. Strausstown, December 11. Pass. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.

Stokesay Castle, 141 Stokesay Castle Ln. Reading, December 11. Pass. Observed dirt/debris on the floor under shelving in the far storage corner of the kitchen near the water heaters.

Stone Bar Inn, 535 Frystown Rd. Frystown, December 11. Pass. Observed fryer equipment, in the cookline area, with an accumulation of grease, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Non-food contact surfaces of ceiling fans in the kitchen not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust and debris.

The White Magnolia Coffee Co., 429 Frystown Rd. Myerstown, December 11. Pass. No violations.

Zhuang`s Garden, 2834 Penn Ave.West Lawn, December 11. Pass. Raw chicken above ready-to-eat vegetables in common equipment with no barriers to prevent cross-contamination. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the white refrigerator to the side of the sushi table in the server alcove. Observed two cases of single-service, single-use articles stored in dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in the dry storage areas; facility needs to increase their pest control program. Mouse droppings need to be cleaned up as they can become a pest attractant.

Cafeteria Jazziel, 1022 Elm St. Reading, Follow-up, December 10. Pass. No violations.

Dollar Tree #1649, 440 Kenhorst Plaza 7, Reading, December 10. Pass. Observed the interior of the canned soda cooler at register 3 to have buildup of apparent mold on the shelves. Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Exxon Mart, 308 Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, December 10. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. 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 deli case, is not being date marked. Corrected. 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. Observed the fan grates on the walk-in condenser unit to have an accumulation of apparent mold. Observed a buildup of old food residue on the non-food contact surface of the cappuccino machine. Corrected. Pizza slices were held at 102 degrees F, in the hot hold unit area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Observed the shelves in the walk-in cooler to be rusted and not an easily cleanable surface and in need of being replaced. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Multiple foods were held at 44 degrees F, in the walk-in cooler area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the front Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.

Gino’s Cafe, 400 W Broad St. Unit D, Shillington, December 10. Fail. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the back prep area refrigerator, 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 throughout the facility, is not being date-marked. Corrected. Soda wand in bar area, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in walk-in area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. The handwash sink in the bar area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Multiple foods were held at 50 degrees F, in the Bain Marie holding pasta and the refrigerator used for pizza cheese in the back area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Observed an accumulation of old food residue on the dish washing wand in the back area.

Grube Dairy Market Stand, Leesport Market, Building 3, Leesport, December 10. Pass. Observed four quarts of heavy cream offered for sale beyond the sell-by date of 12/6/25. Corrected.

Jalisco Supermarket Corp, 931 Green St. Reading, December 10. Pass. Prep Food in the marie bain area stored open with no covering.

Los Gordos Mini Market LLC, 1168 Green St. Reading, December 10. Pass. Frozen Food in the freezer area stored open with no covering. Cooked food was held at 108 degrees F, in the hot held area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the deli area, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Deli counter, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

McDonald’s #24028, 2725 N. Meridian Blvd. Wyomissing, Complaint, December 10. Pass. No violations.

Mertztown Great Valu Market, 953 State St. Mertztown, December 10. Pass. Several shelves were observed with peeling paint in the deli/bakery walk-in cooler. These need to be repaired or replaced. Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or quat test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the meat room.

Ozgood’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 4 Lincoln Rd. Kutztown, December 10. Pass. Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash and glove change in-between. Corrected.

Rosie’s Kitchen, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, December 10. Pass. No violations.

Saucony Cafe, 100 Constitution Blvd. Kutztown, Complaint, December 10. Pass. No violations.

Thrifty Hippy, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, December 10. Pass. No violations.

Tony’s of West Reading, 449 Penn Ave. Rear, West Reading, Regular/Complaint, December 10. Pass. Lower wall area in the back room, near the water heater and mop sink, is damaged and is in need of repair.

Wendy’s 44209300, 920 Lancaster Ave. Reading, December 10. Pass. Observed soda dispensing equipment, in eating area, with an accumulation of food residue, Major debris on non-food contact surfaces. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in freezer, is not being date marked. Food debris was found on floor in food prep area, by drive-thru window, floor was slippery due to liquid spills in customer pickup area.

Zehner’s Pizza, Leesport Farmers Market, PO Box 747, Leesport, December 10. Pass. No violations.

Bella Roma, 4212 St. Lawrence Ave. Reading, December 9. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.

Cigar Plus, 4 Cheltenham Dr. Wyomissing, December 9. Pass. No violations.

Feliciano’s Family Restaurant, 24 Maria St. Bethel, December 9. Pass. No violations.

Heidelberg Country Club, PO Box 309, Bernville, December 9. Pass. Chicken wings in the walk-in freezer area stored open with no covering.

Heidelberg Family Restaurant Inc., 910 W. Penn Ave. Robesonia, December 9. Pass. Employee protein drink in server expo area, drink was stored in direct contact with ice in the ice bin that has ice for customers drinks. Corrected, removed. Fryer basket on the cookline was observed with a broken wire. Corrected. 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. Owner will call Ecolab for service and sanitize dishes in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired.

Ideal Food Basket, 733 Lancaster Ave. Reading, December 9. Pass. Raw chicken was stored above raw beef, pork, in the freezer/refrigerator. Observed boxed vegetables, cheeses and meats stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the freezer, is not being date-marked.

Little Nicky’s Pizza, 31 Douglassville Shopping Center, Douglassville, December 9. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in prep area, wearing watch on hands or arms. Corrected. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. 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 Bain Marie by the pizza ovens and walk-in cooler, is not being date-marked. Corrected. Food contact surface of plastic service container is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to cracking. Observed container cracked and fixed with duct tape. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed excessive amount of grease build up around the 3-bay sink. Observed single-use articles not stored inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected.

Michael’s Restaurant, 1211 W. Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville, December 9. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Multiple foods throughout the facility stored open with no covering. Corrected. Multiple food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed wooden utensils stored in water on hot hold line that are deteriorating and not in good condition. Corrected. Observed cabbages stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Mashed potatoes and sauce, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours, for hot holding. Corrected. Pasta Sauce food was held at 102 degrees F, in the hot hold table area, rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrected. Multiple foods are held at 44-46 degrees F, in the walk-in and Bain Marie area, rather than 41 degrees 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, throughout the facility, is not being date-marked. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but butter observed being held for more than 4 hours. Corrected. Food contact surface of made of wood is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Observed prep tables in the back area of the kitchen made of wood that deformed and deeply scored and need replaced. Plastic utensils used for cooking are deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use in the food facility. Corrected. Observed shelving in the walk-in cooler that is rusted and peeling and not an easily cleanable surface. Food facility is reusing containers, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have apparent mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed a build-up of old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the juice machines and mixers. Corrected. Observed excessive old food debris and trash under the prep line in the kitchen. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in prep area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Ceiling tile, in the kitchen area above the walk-in cooler, is peeling, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. Floor throughout the facility is made of tile and is cracked and broken or missing, and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Wall in the kitchen area above the walk-in cooler has an opening that is covered with cardboard and tape, which is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Mount Penn Family Restaurant, 3108 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, December 9. Fail. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher. 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. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Plantedhub Catering Kitchen, 75 Church Lane Rd. Reading, December 9. Pass. No violations.

State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen, 1 Wellington Blvd. Wyomissing, December 9. Pass. There is a significant accumulation of ice under the condenser unit in the basement walk-in freezer. 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 immediately by changing sanitizer bucket and priming the machine. Door located in the kitchen area of the food facility near the basement steps has a gap at the bottom and does not properly protect against the entry of pests. Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the bar areas. Corrected. The handwash sinks in the bar areas do not have single-use towels. Corrected.

Strausstown Rod & Gun Club, 81 Club Rd. Strausstown, December 9. Pass. No violations.

Thaiwat Restaurant, 1145 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomissing, December 9. Pass. Observed a build-up of dirt/debris in the drains under the dishwasher and 3-compartment sink.

Aldi #182, 1065 Woodland Rd. Reading, December 8. Pass. No violations.

Breakfast Hut, 4170 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, December 8. Pass. Some surfaces of the milkshake mixer have dried residue. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the side storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected.

Brewer’s Bar & Grill, 101 S. 3rd St. West Reading, December 8. Pass. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in two of the kitchen refrigeration units. Corrected. The interior of the small ice machine at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Facility immediately emptied the machine for cleaning.

Chef David’s Pizza & More, 500 Penn Ave. West Reading, December 8. Pass. Observed wet wiping cloths on the sandwich bain marie not being stored in sanitizer solution. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Unisex employee restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. Floor in the back area near the mixer is cracked/damaged and is no longer a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Oola Bowls Wyomissing, 1143 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomissing, December 8. Pass. Non-food contact surfaces of stand-up refrigerator handles in the back-room area are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of debris.

Pott’s Top Dog, 330 W. Weis St. Topton, December 8. Pass. No violations.

San’s Sushi, Poke, Ramen, 1912 State Hill Rd. Wyomissing, December 8. Pass. No violations.

Sheetz #247, 14350 Kutztown Rd. Fleetwood, December 8. Pass. Five quarts of Galliker’s chocolate milk were observed for sale in the customer facing reach in refrigerator with an expiration date of 11/25/2025. Corrected. Removed from shelf.

Target #1222, 2769 Papermill Rd. Wyomissing, December 8. Pass. Pure Bliss organic infant formula 32 fl. oz container observed with an expiration date of 6/1/2025 in the backroom stock shelves. Enfamil neuro pro infant formula 2×18.2 oz. powder pouches observed with an expiration date of 12/1/2025, on the salesfloor. Corrected and removed from shelves. Non-food contact surfaces of the raw meat case were not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Walmart #1777, 5900 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, December 8. Pass. No violations.

Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop, 3225 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading, December 7. Pass. 3-compartment sink lacking proper air gap. Gap should be twice the distance of the circumference of the drain pipes above the flood plain of the drain. Automated paper towel dispenser/sensor not functioning properly. Upon inquiry, batteries replaced multiple times and temporarily work for brief period of time; however, failed to work during visit. Paper towel roll available for drying hands.

La Eterna Primavera Ice Cream Shop, 3045 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading, December 7. Pass. Food facility has lost its certified supervisory employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified employee as required. Awaiting certification for posting of certificate.

Reading Company Booster Club, Inc., 2100 Georgia Rd. Temple, December 7. Pass. Utensils not stored with handles up to prevent contamination of food touching part of utensil. Handwashing signage missing in ladies room.

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