Complaints can be filed online<\/a>\u00a0with the PDA.<\/p>\nBelow are the results of inspections conducted between Aug. 25 and Sept. 8, 2026, that were filed in the state database as of Sept. 10 at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Berks<\/p>\n
Domino\u2019s 4753, 2844 Penn Ave., Reading , Sept. 8: no violations.<\/p>\n
La Casa Del Pollo Asado Mff 4 Xnt0259, 1054 Greenwich St., Reading , Sept. 8: no violations.<\/p>\n
Reiffton Fire Company, 46 W. 33rd St., Reading , Sept. 8: no violations.<\/p>\n
Star City Diner And Pizza Parlor, 600 Shoemaker Ave., Shoemakersville , Sept. 8: two violations. 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 walk-in cooler and refrigerator at the cookline, is not being date marked. Corrected.Food Employee observed eating or tasting food in the cookline area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Choice Products & Wernersville Cheese Shop, 250 Holland St., Wernersville , Sept. 4: no violations.<\/p>\n
Memos Mff Tf3-Nj-W26tbs, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton , Sept. 3: one violation. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.<\/p>\n
Qban Cabana Tfs3 @ Karnival Of The Arts, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton , Sept. 3: two violations. An open employee\u2019s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected. Food employees observed in food area not wearing proper hair restraints such as nets or hats. Corrected.<\/p>\n
What About Bobs Tfs4 @ Karnival Of The Arts, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton , Sept. 3: no violations.<\/p>\n
Zion Farm Bbq, 118 Miller Road, Mohnton , Sept. 3: no violations.<\/p>\n
Birdsboro Mart, 6600 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro , Sept. 2: nine violations. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair \u2013 observed water leaking at one of the handwash sinks in the restroom. The Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. The handwash sink in the back sink area was blocked by clutter on the floor and was not accessible at all times for employee use. The water temperature at the wash compartment of the 3-compartment manual warewashing sink in the back room was 78\u00b0F, rather than not less than 110\u00b0F, as required. Unused equipment stored in the 3-compartment sink area and the back room near the walk-in cooler should be removed from the food facility. There is an accumulation of dirt\/debris\/residue on the floor and counters in the kitchen area behind the drink counter. The handwash sinks located in the front kitchen, back sink, and restroom areas do not have water at a temperature of at least 85\u00b0F. Roof is leaking water in the skills games area and is in need of repair. Potential rodent harborage areas inside the food facility observed in the area outside the walk-in cooler and the back sink room due to clutter. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity. Facility may need to increase the frequence of their pest control program. Out of complliance.<\/p>\n
Franklyn\u2019s Breakfast Burgers & Shakes (Xsd9413) Mff4, 9 Morgan Drive, Reading , Sept. 2: no violations.<\/p>\n
Healthy U Fitness, 1291 Penn Ave., Wyomissing , Sept. 2: one violation. The hot water handle for the handwash sink at the drink bar is loose and not operating properly.<\/p>\n
Hong Kong, 51 King Plaza, Oley , Sept. 2: two violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Ceiling tile missing in the back dry storage area needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n
Boyers Food Market #66229, 7166 Bernville Road, Bernville , Sept. 1: one violation. Ceiling tiles missing in the back food storage area need to be replaced.<\/p>\n
Duck Donuts, 86 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing , Sept. 1: three violations. Soap dispenser for the back handwash sink has fallen off the wall and is not currently usable. Bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. Scoops being stored in the bulk dry toppings bins with handle touching the product.<\/p>\n
Golden Oaks Golf Club, 10 Stonehedge Drive, Fleetwood , Sept. 1: four violations. Filters not observed on hood system area above deep fryers. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration units. PIC provided thermometers during inspection. Observed the following equipment with an accumulation of food residue and\/or debris on non-food contact surfaces: -ice machine -mop bucket -grill and cooking line equipment. Draft beer dispenser in the bar area has a hose attachment that is draining into a bucket and is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap.<\/p>\n
New York Bagelry, 2720 Penn Ave., West Lawn , Sept. 1: one violation. Two food employees observed in kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats.<\/p>\n
Dunkin Donuts, 800 Crossing Blvd., Elverson , Aug. 31: three violations. Food contact surface of plastic pitcher is not smooth, easily cleanable and\/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Observed plastic pitcher with a crack near the top. Corrected (discarded). Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back area next to ice machine. Corrected. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.<\/p>\n
Firefly Forest Bakehouse @ Stonersville Hotel, 5701 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro , Aug. 31: no violations.<\/p>\n
Good Friend Chinese Restaurant., 206 Crossings Blvd., Elverson , Aug. 31: nine violations. Observed the shelving in the walk-in cooler to be rusted and corroding creating a surface that is not easily cleanable. Observed the front grill area to have plexiglass that is fastened to the table and the area around the bottom perimeter is covered with clear tape creating a surface that is not easily cleanable. Tape is not an approved material for repairs. 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 foods prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, Bain Marie and refrigerator, are not being date marked. Corrected. Multiple foods in the kitchen area stored open with no covering. Food in the refrigerator, Bain Main Marie and walk-in cooler stored uncovered. Corrected. Food facility is reusing plastic to go containers as scoops, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Corrected. Observed the plexiglass around the front grill, in front prep area, with an accumulation of grease and food residue on non-food contact surfaces. Observed the fan grates and the ceiling in the walk-in cooler to have dust and apparent mold growth. Crab Rangoons, a refrigerated ready to eat time\/temperature control for safety food, in the front refrigerator area, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days, and requires discarding. Corrected. Can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Can opener was also completely rusted. Corrected. Replaced with new can opener during this inspection. Out of compliance.<\/p>\n
Morgantown Coffee House, 4997 Twin Valley Road Suite 2, Elverson , Aug. 31: two violations. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have apparent slime build up and was not clean to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The fan grate on the walk-in cooler condensing unit and the shelving have an apparent mold build up.<\/p>\n
Rita\u2019s #335, 101 E. Main St., Birdsboro , Aug. 31: no violations.<\/p>\n
Dollar Tree #05954, 2550 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Aug. 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Longacre\u2019s Modern Dairy, 1445 Route 100 PO Box 69, Barto , Aug.28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Mikura Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar, 840 N. Park Road, Wyomissing , Aug. 28: one violation. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in one of the fish cases at the sushi bar. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Smucker\u2019s Farm Fresh Poultry, 845 Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Aug. 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Tokyo Hibachi & Bar, 960 Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Aug. 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Dollar General #15084, 2471 Lancaster Pike, Shillington , August 27: two violations. 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.<\/p>\n
Kpot Korean Bbq & Hot Pot, 1665 State Hill Rd Unit 295, Wyomissing , August 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
Mission Washoku, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington , August 27: three violations. Multiple foods were held at 120\u00b0F, in the hot hold area, rather than 135\u00b0F 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.<\/p>\n
Aunt Nannie\u2019s Bake Shop, 913 Route 100, Bechtelsville , August 26: one violation. 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 warewashing sink until the dishwasher is functioning properly.<\/p>\n
Saucony Creek Brewing Company, 15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown , August 26: two violations. 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.<\/p>\n
West Brew Izakaya Ramen & Bar, 424 Penn Ave., West Reading , August 26: three violations. 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.<\/p>\n
West Lawn Quoiting Assn, 19 Perkasie Ave., West Lawn , August 26: one violation. Food facility does not have sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the glass washer (chlorine-based sanitizer).<\/p>\n
Winnie\u2019s Tea Bar, 402 Penn Ave., West Reading , August 26: two violations. 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.<\/p>\n
Berkshire Country Club- 9th Green, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading , August 25: no violations.<\/p>\n
Berkshire Country Club- Club House, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading , August 25: one violation. 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.<\/p>\n
Berkshire Country Club- Pool Bar, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading , August 25: one violation. Hood filters observed with grease accumulation.<\/p>\n
Mcdonald\u2019s #14267, 5500 Pottsville Pike, Leesport , August 25: no violations.<\/p>\n
Tack Room Cafe @ New Star Sanctuary, 160 Oleyline Road, Douglassville , August 25: no violations.<\/p>\n
Willow Hollow Golf Course, 619 Prison Road, Leesport , August 25: no violations.<\/p>\n
Muhlenberg Township<\/p>\n
China Fun, 3611 Pottsville Pike, Aug. 29: four violations. Floors under tables and cook\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
China Wok, 3401 North Fifth St., Aug. 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Fantasy Skating Center LLC, 500 George St., Aug. 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Giant Food Store # 422, 4320 N. Fifth Street Highway, Aug. 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Reading<\/p>\n
International Bar & Grill, 400 Schuylkill Ave., September 04: three violations. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator. Food in the refrigerator area stored open with no covering. Cheese and meats were held above 41 degrees, due to refrigerator stopped functioning over days not open in the rear refrigerator, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. food was thrown out The handwash sink located in the back patio area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100\u00b0F. (71)<\/p>\n
Judy\u2019s On Cherry A1800300, 30 S. Fourth St., September 03: no violations.<\/p>\n
Ugly Dutch LLC, 19 S. Fifth St., September 03: three violations. Raw Food (potatoes and onions) in the basement area stored open with no covering. Grease trap was leaking on basement floor. Observed boxed food stored directly on the floor in basement storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.<\/p>\n
8 Town Puerta Del Sol, 949 Elm St., September 02: no violations.<\/p>\n
Topher\u2019s Cafe 366071, 247 N. 10th St., September 02: no violations.<\/p>\n
Dunkin Donuts A2019050, 1905 N. Fifth St., August 26: two violations. 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.<\/p>\n
Ninos Pizza 366122, 515 Richmond St., August 26: two violations. 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.<\/p>\n
8th & Oley LLC dba Winners Market, 800 N. Sixth St., August 25: two violations. 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.<\/p>\n
NO UPDATES<\/p>\n
There were no additional reports for the period of Aug. 11 to Aug. 24, 2026. All were contained in the previous Berks food safety report.<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":283495,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[349,29114,7512,1057,182,139,28,128,130,129,435,289,706],"class_list":["post-283494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-berks-county","tag-berks-county-food-safety-and-restaurant-inspections","tag-food-safety-inspections","tag-health","tag-local-news","tag-news","tag-pennsylvania","tag-reading-city","tag-reading-city-headlines","tag-reading-city-news","tag-restaurants-food-and-drink","tag-things-to-do","tag-top-stories-reg"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283494"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283494\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}