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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China Fun, 3611 Pottsville Pike Reading, Aug. 29. Pass. Floors under tables and cook’s line observed to have build-up of grime. Trash can exterior, a non-food contact surfaces, not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Front reach-in refrigerator door glides soiled. Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Screen door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap/tears and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Food dispensing utensil in multiple food bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and/or no handle present. In some cases, proper utensil is in use with improper utensil.
China Wok, 3401 N. 5th St., Reading, Aug. 29. Pass. No violations.
Fantasy Skating Center Llc, 500 George St., Reading, Aug. 29. Pass. No violations.
Giant Food Store # 422, 4320 N. 5th St., Highway Temple, Aug. 29. Pass. No violations.
Dollar Tree #05954, 2550 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Aug. 28. Pass. No violations.
Longacre’s Modern Dairy, 1445 Route 100 Po. Box 69, Barto, Aug. 28. Pass. No violations.
Mikura Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar, 840 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing, Aug. 28. Pass. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in one of the fish cases at the sushi bar. Corrected.
Smucker’s Farm Fresh Poultry, 845 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing, Aug. 28. Pass. No violations.
Tokyo Hibachi & Bar, 960 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing, Aug. 28. Pass. No violations.
Dollar General #15084, 2471 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, Aug. 27. Pass. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in the canned food aisle are and intended for use or sale in the food facility Corrected.
Kpot Korean Bbq & Hot Pot, 1665 State Hill Rd., Unit 295, Wyomissing, Type 2 Follow-up, Aug. 27. Pass. No violations.
Mission Washoku, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington, Aug. 27. Pass. Multiple foods were held at 120°F, in the hot hold area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in the refrigerator. Corrected. Multiple food ingredient storage containers, in the prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected.
Star City Diner And Pizza Parlor, 600 Shoemaker Ave., Shoemakersville, Regular/Complaint, Aug. 27. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher. Trash receptacle / waste handling unit outside does not have a tight-fitting lid or cover. Observed large containers of hot soups in the walk-in cooler (113°F and 158°F). The soups were made this morning, and proper cooling methods were started during this inspection. Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the front counter area and the main kitchen area. Corrected. The small slicer in the back prep area, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The drain line for the center bowl of the 3-compartment sink is leaking a significant amount of water. Outside waste grease handling unit and ground in the area was extremely dirty.
Aunt Nannie’s Bake Shop, 913 Route 100, Bechtelsville, Aug. 26. 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. PIC instructed to clean and sanitize utensils and equipment in the 3-bay ware washing sink until the dishwasher is functioning properly.
Dunkin Donuts A2019050, 1905 N. 5th St., Reading, Aug. 26. Pass. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Ninos Pizza 366122, 515 Richmond St., Reading, Aug. 26. Pass. Observed boxed food 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 refrigerator, is not being date marked.
Saucony Creek Brewing Company, 15032 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, Aug. 26. Pass. Floor perimeters in the prep area along the cooking line observed with grease accumulation and residue. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in prep area refrigeration units.
West Brew Izakaya Ramen & Bar, 424 Penn Ave., West Reading, Aug. 26. Pass. One of the small scoops behind the bar is stored in a container with standing water. Corrected. The drain line for the handwash sink behind the bar is not connected to the sink. Corrected. Door to the outside located in the back area of the food facility is being propped open without any screening. Corrected.
West Lawn Quoiting Assn, 19 Perkasie Ave., West Lawn, Aug. 26. Pass. Food facility does not have sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the glass washer (chlorine-based sanitizer).
Winnie’s Tea Bar, 402 Penn Ave., West Reading, Aug. 26. Pass. Observed some dirt/debris on the bottom shelf in the back storage area. The area will be cleaned later today. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the back area and the restroom. Corrected.
8th & Oley Llc Dba Winners Market, 800 N. 6th St., Reading, Aug. 25. Pass. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in hot and cold equipment. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator.
Berkshire Country Club- 9th Green, 1637 Bernville Rd., Reading, Aug. 25. Pass. No violations.
Berkshire Country Club- Club House, 1637 Bernville Rd., Reading, Aug. 25. Pass. A food contact surface, ice scoop and ice scoop storage bin, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. PIC removed ice scoop and bin to be cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Berkshire Country Club- Pool Bar, 1637 Bernville Rd., Reading, Aug. 25. Pass. Hood filters observed with grease accumulation.
Mcdonald’s #14267, 5500 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, Complaint, Aug. 25. Pass. No violations.
Tack Room Cafe @ New Star Sanctuary, 160 Oleyline Rd., Douglassville, Opening, Aug. 25. Pass. No violations.
Willow Hollow Golf Course, 619 Prison Rd., Leesport, Aug. 25. Pass. No violations.
Baker Bob’s Bakery, mobile food facility Type 3, 103 Goose Ln., Reading, Aug. 24. Pass. No violations.
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