{"id":267442,"date":"2026-08-18T09:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/267442\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:54:24","slug":"berks-county-food-safety-inspections-for-the-week-of-aug-10-16-spotlight-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/267442\/","title":{"rendered":"Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Aug. 10-16 \u2022 Spotlight PA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA\u2019s Restaurant Safety Tracker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture<\/a> produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties using the FDA Model Food Code. Inspections are conducted regularly throughout the state, and results are posted as inspections are conducted. As noted by the Department of Agriculture, inspections are a \u201csnapshot\u201d of a particular day. Many violations are relatively minor and are fixed at the time of inspection.<\/p>\n

Facilities with violations:<\/p>\n

Anthony’s Trattoria<\/a>
900 Byram St., Reading, PA 19606
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority violation<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed an accumulation of food debris on non-food contact surfaces of the slicer. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Arby’s #7601<\/a>
700 Crossings Blvd., Elverson, PA 19520
Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 2 low priority, 1 other violations<\/p>\n

High Priority: Multiple foods were held at 46-56 \u00b0F, in the cold hold unit in the prep line area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Corrected. Food moved to walk-in cooler.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in cold hold unit on prep line. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Employee personal items (coats, purses and lunch) stored on top of clean food equipment. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.<\/p>\n

Burger King #7166<\/a>
1197 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Aug. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

3 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Floor under the soda unit in the drive thru area has a significant accumulation of dirt, trash.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: The ice chutes at the customer soda units, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small refrigerator at the front counter.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Old food debris and dirt observed on the floors under equipment\/shelves and on some shelving units throughout the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: There is an accumulation of water under the soda unit in the drive thru area. Pipes for draining equipment liquid are not properly connected and are not directing water to the floor drain under the counter.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Floor drain in the drive thru area has a significant buildup of slime\/debris.<\/p>\n

Courtyard by Marriott<\/a>
150 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority violation<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front area. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Deep Roots Cafe<\/a>
20 N. 6th Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
Aug. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: A few prepackaged self-serve food items in the front customer area are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and\/or distributed by statement.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Tableware for customer self-service is not displayed so that only handles are touched by consumers and employees. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery<\/a>
340 Old Route 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
Aug. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations<\/p>\n

High Priority: Many food items were held at 60 \u00b0F, in the cookline area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Some food items were recently moved to this cooler and were in temperature all other were not. Please move the new items to the walk-in cooler and discard any items that have been in the cooler longer than 2 hours. Do not use this unit until repairs are made.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Interior ice chute on the ice machine in the prep area was observed with organic build up and in need of cleaning. Please increase the frequency of cleaning for this item to ensure there is no build up.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Observed clean insert pans with label residue. Please re clean these items and remove any label residue to ensure proper cleaning and storing.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Ceiling tiles above the cookline area were observed with excessive dust build up and in need of cleaning.<\/p>\n

Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Co<\/a>
411 Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, PA 19607
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

4 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: 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 small Bain Marie not being date marked.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time\/temperature control for safety food, located in the sauce refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed the fan grates in the walk-in cooler to have a build up dirt\/dust.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed the cutting board on the small Bain Marie to be deeply scored.<\/p>\n

Kpot Korean Bbq & Hot Pot<\/a>
1665 State Hill Rd. Unit 295, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Aug. 10, 2026<\/p>\n

2 high priority, 2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations<\/p>\n

High Priority: Spring rolls and chicken nuggets were held at 126 and 116 \u00b0F, at the hot hold bar, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Facility will use time in lieu of temperature until the hot hold unit is working properly.<\/p>\n

High Priority: 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. Facility must sanitize all dishes at the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher is working properly.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher, glass washer or 3-compartment sink.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Open employee beverage containers were observed in the kitchen food preparation areas. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Mcdonalds #5155<\/a>
6176 Morgantown Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543
Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Nonfood contact surfaces of the milkshake machine and ice machine observed to have a buildup of apparent slime and old food residue. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in the ware wash area. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Food employees observed in the fryer area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Meraki Manor<\/a>
1405 Old River Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508
Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority, 2 low priority, 1 other violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed an accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under the fryer and small stove.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Scoop at the ice machine in the basement is stored in a dirty container. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: An open employee’s beverage container was observed in the side room food preparation area. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.<\/p>\n

Morgantown Coffee House<\/a>
4997 Twin Valley Rd. Ste 2, Elverson, PA 19520
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 high priority, 6 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations<\/p>\n

High Priority: Multiple foods were held at 48\u00b0F, in the back refrigerator area (Waffle area), rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed an excessive amount of food on the floor on the cook line.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: 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 refrigerator by the cook line, is not being date marked.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed the grates and baskets in the walk-in cooler to have a buildup of apparent mold.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Multiple food ingredient storage containers, in the back prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Mops are not being hung to air dry.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Food employee observed towel drying utensils and food equipment after cleaning.<\/p>\n

Pizza Hut #37146<\/a>
204 Lancaster Ave., Reading, PA 19607
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed the exterior of the dish wash machine and the surrounding areas (walls and floor) to have a buildup of dirt, grease and old food residue.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Observed single use items at pizza making station not stored inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed the air vents and dry storage shelving to have buildup of dust throughout the facility.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Reading Country Club<\/a>
5311 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19606
Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

2 moderate priority, 2 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for the dishwasher and 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed an accumulation of debris on the floor under some of the shelving and equipment in some areas of the main kitchen and banquet kitchen.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Interior of the walk-in freezer has a significant buildup of frost. A new door has been ordered for this unit.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Outer door located in the main kitchen area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests. New door sweeps were ordered and will be installed soon.<\/p>\n

Redner’s Market #50<\/a>
801 Carsonia Ave., Reading, PA 19606
Aug. 10, 2026<\/p>\n

2 moderate priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Working containers (spray bottles) in the produce and deli areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the meat room. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Sandstone Acres<\/a>
67 Bowmansville Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority violation<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Observed containers of cut cantaloupe in the designated handwash sink. Corrected.<\/p>\n

Shillington Social Quarters<\/a>
38 S. Sterly St., Shillington, PA 19607
Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

2 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 other violations<\/p>\n

High Priority: Raw chicken stored above potatoes in refrigerator.<\/p>\n

High Priority: Raw chicken in the refrigerator area stored open with no covering.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.<\/p>\n

Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.<\/p>\n

Simply Bold<\/a>
550 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 moderate priority violation<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.<\/p>\n

Sleepy Hollow Athletic Club – Bar<\/a>
482 Westley Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

2 moderate priority, 3 low priority violations<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.<\/p>\n

Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the women’s bathroom and bar.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Observed boxes of soda syrup stored directly on the floor in downstairs area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Observed clean food utensils in kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted.<\/p>\n

Low Priority: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands.<\/p>\n

Subway\/Auntie Anne’s<\/a>
1800 Tilden Ridge Dr., Hamburg, PA 19526
Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

1 low priority violation<\/p>\n

Low Priority: Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as beard covers.<\/p>\n

Facilities with no violations:<\/p>\n

Ambu-Bar LLC, 208 Beta Cir., Wernersville, PA 19565, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Candy’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1085 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, on Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

Cvs #01769, 906 W. Leesport Rd., Leesport, PA 19533, on Aug. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

Deitsch Eck Restaurant, 87 Penn St., Lenhartsville, PA 19534, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Fairfield Inn & Suites, 21 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610, on Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n

Katydid Hill, 559 Green Valley Rd., Reading, PA 19608, on Aug. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

Mountain Springs Camping Resort Snackbar, 3450 Mountain Rd., Hamburg , PA 19526, on Aug. 14, 2026<\/p>\n

Northkill Rod & Gun Club, 1040 North Kill Ln., Bernville, PA 19506, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Olivet Blue Mountain Camp, 115 Mountain Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Outback Steakhouse #3919, 2789 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing , PA 19610, on Aug. 10, 2026<\/p>\n

P & D Gourmet Creations Mff4-Xsd7064, 3211 State Hill Rd., Reading, PA 19608, on Aug. 12, 2026<\/p>\n

Pop’s Malt Shoppe Mmf3\/ Xrb4522, 148 Alex Ct., Kutztown, PA 19530, on Aug. 10, 2026<\/p>\n

Quality Shoppe, 45 Constitution Blvd., Kutztown, PA 19530, on Aug. 10, 2026<\/p>\n

Renee Gibson, 371 Airport Rd., Bethel, PA 19507, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Sammy’s Steaks & Fries #2 (Xk-39935) (Mff3), 410 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Sammy’s Steaks & Fries #5 Xk-40419 (Mff4), 410 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611, on Aug. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

This post was automatically generated with data<\/a> from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture\u2019s database of Food Safety Inspections for Retail Facilities. We have also labeled violations as high, moderate, or low priority. These categories align directly with priority levels identified in the FDA Food Code: Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core.<\/p>\n

Priority items contribute directly to the elimination, prevention, or reduction to an acceptable level of hazards associated with foodborne illness or injury, such as handwashing, food handling, and temperature control, or other direct food contamination threats, such as rodents or pests. We noted violations of priority items as high priority.<\/p>\n

Priority foundation items support, facilitate, or enable control of risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury, such as personnel training, labeling, and record-keeping. We noted violations of priority foundation items as moderate priority.<\/p>\n

Core items usually relate to standard operating procedures, facility structures, equipment design, or general maintenance. We noted violations of core items as low priority.<\/p>\n

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