What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant?<\/a><\/p>\nMcdonald’s Of Muhlenberg, 430 Elizabeth Ave Reading, April 4. Pass. Cold food was held at 47.1\u00b0F, in the undercounter refrigerator unit at burger prep area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Items removed from refrigerator, unit turned off and maintenance request submitted.<\/p>\n
Mcdonald’s Of Temple, 5372 Allentown Pike Temple, April 4. Pass. Chicken patty was held at 130.2\u00b0F, in the hold hold tray, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Chicken was discarded and replaced on inspection.<\/p>\n
501 Grill And Tavern At Sunoco, 7632 Lancaster Ave Mount Aetna, April 3. Pass. Hood vent filter was observed with excessive grease build up and in need of cleaning. Food slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Corrected. 2-quart sized Trumooo chocolate milk dated 3\/27\/26 and 6 quart sized Trumoo chocolate milk dated 4\/2\/26 were observed in the reach in cooler on the sales floor. Corrected. Observed refrigerator equipment, in prep area, with an accumulation of food residue on non-food contact surfaces. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Carruso’z Pizza Shop, 7656 Lancaster Ave Mount Aetna, April 3. Pass. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. Working containers in prep area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Dairy Queen #11100, 5710 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, April 3. Pass. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips, 51 Host Rd Womelsdorf, April 3. Pass. Observed cases of food stored directly on the floor in the storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.<\/p>\n
Dollar General #15282, 8265 Lancaster Ave Bethel, April 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
El Sanwichon, mobile food facility Type 3, 525 Lancaster Ave Reading, April 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Miami Style Cafe Mmf3\/xlj4751, 7 Ridge Way Womelsdorf, April 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Papa John’s Pizza #2279, 2850 Saint Lawrence Ave Reading, April 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Saigon Banh Mi, 5464 Perkiomen Ave Reading, April 3. Pass. Observed in-use knife\/cleaver stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.<\/p>\n
The Gathering Place Cafe, 8490 Lancaster Ave Bethel, April 3. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Chef David’s Pizza & More, 500 Penn Ave West Reading, Regular\/Complaint, April 2. Pass. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small refrigerator at the front counter. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. There is an accumulation of old food debris\/spills on the floor under the shelving in the walk-in cooler. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Unisex employee restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Floor in the back area near the mixer is cracked\/damaged and is no longer a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Dunkin Donuts, 1 Cheltenham Dr Wyomissing, Complaint, April 2. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Eve’s Thai Kitchen, 10 S Summit Ave Reading, Complaint, April 2. Pass. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils are not being immersed for a minimum of 30 seconds in the quat or iodine sanitizing compartment of the manual warewashing sink. Corrected. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. The area behind the cook line of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Food employees observed in the service area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.<\/p>\n
Guacamole Restaurant, 600 Kenhorst Pl Reading, Opening, April 2. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Sanitizers used to sanitize equipment and utensils are not available for use during all hours of operation.<\/p>\n
J A Buffet, 1752 Tilden Dr Hamburg, Complaint, April 2. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Marathon Gas Station, 16617 Pottsville Pike Hamburg, April 2. Pass. Shelving in the walk-in cooler was observed with black organic matter and in need of cleaning.<\/p>\n
Masa Hibachi & Sushi, 2733 Papermill Rd Wyomissing, April 2. Pass. Facility is using cardboard to line the wire shelving in the dry storage area. This is not a cleanable material. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect activity in the back area. Facility is continuing with their pest control program. Facility may need to increase the frequency of the service. Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor between the oven and the wall. There is a build-up of grease on the hood filters in the kitchen.<\/p>\n
Mikes Tavern 364552, 135 Exeter St Reading, April 2. Pass. Mops are not being hung to air dry.<\/p>\n
Penske North, 2675 Morgantown Rd Reading, April 2. Pass. Observed clean food equipment and\/or utensils in dry storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and\/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected.<\/p>\n
Penske South, 2675 Morgantown Rd Reading, April 2. Pass. Multiple foods, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the back refrigerator area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7-day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Fried cauliflower was held at 116\u00b0F, in the self-serve hot hold area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Corrected. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the back refrigerator. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.<\/p>\n
Pricetown Sunoco, 3123 Pricetown Rd Fleetwood, April 2. Pass. Facility is unable to wash dishes as there is no way to boil the water. Store is under a boil water notice issued by DEP. Store is unable to sell hot dogs until boil water notice is lifted and dishes can be effectively washed.<\/p>\n
Shartlesville Dollar General #19767, 4 Roadside Dr Shartlesville, Complaint, April 2. 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 facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity under shelving in food areas, on shelving in food areas and on shelving in pet food area. Rodent droppings observed on the floor throughout the facility below the shelving in the food areas and in the back-room areas. Pest control needs to be called.<\/p>\n
Southern Side Kitchen, 10 Summit Ave Reading, Complaint, April 2. Pass. Floor under the back refrigerator and cook line has a buildup of dirt and grease. Observed clean equipment stored in the area by the walk-in cooler area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.<\/p>\n
The Market Cafe & Catering, 28 E Centre Ave Topton, April 2. Pass. Hanging light in the prep area was observed to have excessive dust build up. Please increase the frequency of cleaning for this item. Containers of soup not in the process of cooling, in the refrigerator stored open with no covering. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Tivoli Beneficial Assoc 15803390., 339 Blair Ave Reading, April 2. Pass. Mops are not being hung to air dry.<\/p>\n
Wawa Food Market #8010, 2005 Museum Rd Wyomissing, April 2. Pass. Observed residue and debris on the floor under the dump sink and trash can in the coffee area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, 3582 Penn Ave Reading, April 1. Pass. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 150-300 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Corrected. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.<\/p>\n
Candy Lady, Leesport Farmers Market Leesport, April 1. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Charcuterie Cart, 5701 Boyertown Pike Birdsboro, Opening, April 1. Pass. New food facility does not yet employ a certified food employee as required. Owner will complete within 90 days.<\/p>\n
Giant Food #6050, 2641 Shillington Rd Sinking Spring, April 1. Pass. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods,2- 8 piece fried chicken and a rotisserie chicken was observed being held for more than 4 hours in the hot hold case by the self-service check-out lanes. Corrected. Observed 10 quarts of Swiss 2% reduced milk with an expiration date of 3\/30\/2026 on the sales floor in the milk cooler. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the meat case. Corrected. Non-food contact surface of the fryer is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and debris. Non-food contact surfaces of 2 sink sprayers were not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of debris. Non-food contact surfaces of the hot case doors in the deli are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and debris. 4 Light covers in the produce cooler are observed with excessive dust and debris build up. Please increase the cleaning frequency of these items.<\/p>\n
Hissho Sushi @ Giant #6050, 2641 Shillington Rd Reading, April 1. Pass. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired 12\/12\/2025 and is no longer valid.<\/p>\n
Joe’s Famous Lemonade, mobile food facility Type 3, Leesport Farmers Market Leesport, April 1. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
The Fool Cafe, mobile food facility Type 3, 1042 Columbia Ave Reading, April 1. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Goggle Works, 201 Washington St Reading, March 31. Pass. The handwash sink located in the kitchen area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100\u00b0F. 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.<\/p>\n
Mikes Sandwich Shop 19417550, 1751 Centre Ave Reading, March 31. 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. (Covered) Raw chicken was stored above raw beef in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
Shri Gasoline Llc, 2101 Centre Ave Reading, March 31. Pass. frozen Food in the chest freezer area stored open with no covering. Mops are not being hung to air dry. 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. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerated and hot holding equipment.<\/p>\n
Antojito’s Algo Restaurant, 154 Walnut St Reading, March 30. 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. The handwash sink in the kitchen area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed cutting board in the sink.<\/p>\n
Bernville Grange #1887, 37 Shartlesville Rd Bernville, March 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Brakeman’s Cafe, 56 S Washington St Boyertown, March 30. Pass. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the prep sink rather than the designated handwash sink.<\/p>\n
Colebrookdale Elementary School, 1001 Montgomery Ave Boyertown, March 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Exeter Sunoco Food Mart, 3153 Perkiomen Ave Reading, March 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Fine Fare 362470, 200 W Buttonwood St Reading, March 30. Pass. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the seafood and fruit prep area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the seafood area and fruit prep area. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering. The handwash sink in the seafood section was blocked by cleaning\/ detergent bottles and not accessible at all times for employee use.<\/p>\n
Fritura King Llc, 440 Lancaster Ave Reading, Follow-up, March 30. Pass. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in refrigerator area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Raw Chicken in the walk in Refrigerator area stored open with no covering. 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.<\/p>\n
La Virgen De Altagracia Grocery, 128 Walnut St Reading, March 30. Pass. Owner was in the process of installing 3 basin sink and needed to install grease trap and handwash station. Milk observed in the display refrigerator area, past expiration date. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerated equipment.<\/p>\n
Love’s Travel Stop & Subway#358, 3700 Mountain Rd Hamburg, March 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Love’s Travel Stop\/mcdonald’s #31410, 3700 Mountain Rd Hamburg, March 30. Pass. Interior of machine observed with spilled syrup this non-food contact surface is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of food debris. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Mission Bbq Wyomissing, 1775 Papermill Rd Wyomissing, March 30. Pass. Plastic tableware at the front counter is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Vfw Post #0216, 1 S 4th St Hamburg, March 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
Walmart #1670, 1135 Berkshire Blvd Wyomissing, March 30. Pass. Observed six 32 oz bottles of liquid baby formula offered for sale beyond the use-by date of 2\/1\/26 and two half gallons of white milk offered for sale beyond the dates of 3\/26\/26 & 3\/29\/26. Items were pulled from the sales shelves.<\/p>\n
Washington Elementary School, 1406 Route 100 Barto, March 30. Pass. No violations.<\/p>\n
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