Complaints can be filed online<\/a>\u00a0with the PDA.<\/p>\nBelow are the results of inspections conducted between Oct. 21 and Nov. 3, 2026, that were filed in the state database as of Nov. 4 at 12 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Applebees #3339, 5600 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, November 03: three violations. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the bain marie units at the cooking line. Corrected. Scoop at the kitchen soda dispenser is stored in a dirty container. Corrected. The grout is deteriorated between the floor tiles at the cooking line.<\/p>\n
Big Bertha\u2019s Grill, 499 Mountain Home Road, Sinking Spring, November 03: two violations. Shelf in reach in cooler was observed with excessive debris build up and in need of cleaning. Potato dicer blade was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Correcting now.<\/p>\n
Conrad Weiser School District High School, 44 Big Spring Road, Robesonia, November 03: no violations.<\/p>\n
Conrad Weiser School District Middle School, 347 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, November 03: one violation. Food facility does not have usable test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.<\/p>\n
Kinya Ramen, 945 Hill Ave. Suite 650, Wyomissing, November 03: three violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the dishwashing area. Corrected. There is an accumulation of dirt\/debris on the floor in the drink preparation area. Corrected. Observed non-food debris in a bulk container of sugar in the back storage area. All product in the container was thrown away during this inspection.<\/p>\n
La Salle Academy, 440 Holland St., Shillington, November 03: 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 refrigerator, is not being date marked. Corrected. Six cartons of milk observed in the cold hold case past the best by date of 11\/2\/26. Corrected. Observed a cutting utensil being used that has duct tape on the handle creating a surface that is not easily cleanable.<\/p>\n
Morgantown Diner, 101 Moreview Blvd., Morgantown, November 03: six violations. Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure. Soap and\/or warm water not used. Corrected. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in throughout the kitchen area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. 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 rodents\/insect activity in back kitchen area, but facility does not have a pest control program. A food employee was observed touching sandwiches and pickles \u2013 a ready-to-eat food \u2013 with bare hands. Corrected. Observed an excessive amount of grease buildup behind the equipment on the cookline. Observed an excessive amount of trash and food debris on the floor under equipment throughout the facility. Out of compliance.<\/p>\n
Sheetz #273, 4100 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, November 03: one violation. Left-hand door on the 2-door True refrigeration unit under the marinara\/queso dispenser is not closing properly. There is a build-up of ice in the back of the 2-door True refrigeration unit under the marinara\/queso dispenser. Corrected.<\/p>\n
J A Buffet, 1752 Tilden Drive, Hamburg, November 02: three violations. Assorted Foods in the walk-in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cookline area were stored open with no covering. Corrected and covered. Raw squid was observed thawing at room temperature on the counter, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected and moved to cooler. 6 fryer baskets were observed with broken wires at the fryers. Corrected and replaced with new baskets.<\/p>\n
Logan\u2019s Roadhouse #3503, 65 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg, November 02: three violations. Excessive house fly activity noted in the kitchen area of the facility. Two ice scoops in the bar area were observed with a surface that is not smooth, easily cleanable and\/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. One scoop was discarded and others will be ordered. Floor\/grout in the dish, cookline, dry storage area is made of tile and grout and is cracked \/ roughened \/ and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Grout is missing in several places and tiles are missing and need to be repaired.<\/p>\n
St. Catharine Of Siena School, 2330 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, November 02: one violation. Student self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by the students.<\/p>\n
The Bree\u2019s Knees Coffee Co, 7184 Bernville Road, Bernville, November 02: one violation. An insect control device located in drink prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and \/ or utensils. Corrected and removed.<\/p>\n
Tulpehocken School District Bernville Elementary, 24 Shartlesville Road, Bernville, November 02: one violation. Receiving door located in the back kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Please repair or replace door sweep.<\/p>\n
Aramark\/Ku Academic Forum, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, October 30: two violations. Slicer in the main kitchen was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Ceiling vent in BF Burgers and fries was observed to have dust build up above food prep counter.<\/p>\n
Bruno\u2019s Pizza Restaurant, 4340 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
Cousin\u2019s Pub & Company, 1360 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, October 30: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.<\/p>\n
Drift & Pour Mast Farm (Tfs 3), 2838 Main St., Morgantown, October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
Greenfields Fire Company #1, 505 Boeing Ave., Reading, October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
Jimmy G\u2019s Beverly Hills Tavern, 710 Old Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, October 30: five violations. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have black organic residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Ice in the bar areas stored open with no covering. Ice is a ready to eat food and needs to be protected from contamination. Food employees observed in the cookline area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in the ice bins in the bar area were observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected. Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or quat test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.<\/p>\n
Kutztown School District Greenwich Elementary, 1457 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville, October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
Moe\u2019s Southwest Grill #1913, 1070 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
P J Whelihan\u2019s, 1101 Rocky Drive, West Lawn, October 30: one violation. Scoop being stored in the drink ice at the bar with handle touching the ice. Corrected.<\/p>\n
San Francisco Tacos -Mff-3 -Zxf1929, 4848 Kutztown Road, Temple, October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
Cafeteria @ Reading Hospital, 420 S 5th Ave., West Reading, October 29: two violations. The ice chutes at the self-service soda unit, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Working container (spray bottle) in the salad bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Counter Clockwise @ Reading Hospital, 420 5th Ave., West Reading, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Five Below #135, 2785 Papermill Rd Bldg 1, Wyomissing, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Governor Mifflin Sd Intermediate, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Governor Mifflin Sd Mifflin Park Elem, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Healthplex Cafe @ Reading Hospital, 420 S Fifth Ave., West Reading, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Sushi Awarsei @ Reading Hospital, 420 5th Ave., Reading, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
The Bowers Hotel, 298 Bowers Road, Bowers, October 29: 11 violations. Observed the stovetop and catch tray in the cookline area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed cooling equipment, in the bar area, with Standing water in the bottom and in need of cleaning or repair to fix the standing water. Raw chicken\/ shelled eggs are stored above raw beef, pork, fish in the refrigerator at the cook line and the walk-in cooler. 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 refrigerator in the kitchen and the walk-in cooler, are not being date marked. Floor mat\/floor in dish area was observed with excessive debris build up and in need of cleaning. Floor area of the kitchen below and behind the fryers is extremely dirty, and observed with excessive grease and food build up, and in need of cleaning. All food ingredients in storage containers, in the reach in cooler in the kitchen and the walk in cooler area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Potato dicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have encrusted food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator at the server line area. A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the retail food facility. Interior of trash cans were observed with food build up and in need of cleaning. Non-food contact surfaces of shelves in the bar area are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of debris, syrup spills, dust, and soil build up. Shelf in refrigerator at the server line was observed with dried encrusted milk that had spilled and was not cleaned up. Shelves in the walk-in cooler were observed with encrusted debris and in need of cleaning. Shelves at the cookline are observed with excessive food debris and in need of cleaning. Excessive fruit fly activity observed at the bar area. Please clean up standing syrup and water spills. Out of compliance.<\/p>\n
The Peach Cobbler Factory Of Pennsylvania, 2647 Shillington Road, Reading, October 29: two violations. Can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Please ensure that this item is cleaned after every use. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Wilson School District Cornwall Terrace Elementary, 3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Wilson School District Shiloh Hills Elementary, 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Wilson School District Southern Junior High, 3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring, October 29: no violations.<\/p>\n
Asia Kitchen, 1192 W Penn Ave., Womelsdorf, October 28: three violations. Back door located in the dry storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Please install a door sweep. Sushi foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer\u2019s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Paper towel dispenser for handwashing not installed by cookline and ware washing sink. Please install a proper paper towel dispenser at each sink.<\/p>\n
Boyers Food Market #66229, 7166 Bernville Road, Bernville, October 28: one violation.Shelf in the dairy cooler is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of spilled milk and debris. Please increase the cleaning frequency of this area to avoid build up.<\/p>\n
Chipotle #4975, 15 Maplewood Drive, Douglassville, October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Conrad Weiser School District East Elementary, 200 Lincoln Drive, Wernersville, October 28: two violations. Two ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area, and 1 ceiling tile missing in the dish room area and must be replaced. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in the dry storage area.<\/p>\n
Farmhouse Kitchen, 426 Penn Ave., West Reading, October 28: two violations.Duct tape on the handle of the 2-door refrigeration unit in the kitchen is not easily cleanable and is starting to become damaged. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.<\/p>\n
Reading Coffee Company @ The Pointe, 824 Ben Franklin Highway Suite 202, Birdsboro, October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Royal Farms #402, 1340 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, October 28: five violations. Observed the countertop, in milk shake and slushie area, with an accumulation of food residue on non-food contact surfaces. Observed the shelving where the boxes for the chicken are stored to have a buildup of old food residue. Observed food cases stored directly on the floor in soda hook up, walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Chesapeake sauce, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Potato slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the chicken prep area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Slicer\u2019s Deli, 180 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, October 28: two violations. Observed crates and shelving in the walk-in cooler to have an apparent mold buildup. Food ingredient storage containers, in the walk-in cooler, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Smoothie Q, 955 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville, October 28: five violations. Food contact surface of the ice machine is not smooth, easily cleanable and\/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Observed the front plastic piece of the ice machine to be broken and cracking. Cut fruits were held at 50\u00b0F, in the small refrigerator in the back area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Corrected. Sea moss gel produced by the facility was observed for sale in the front refrigerator without labeling. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required. Corrected. Observed the interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have an apparent mold and slime build up and was not clean to sight and touch.<\/p>\n
Starbucks #9537, 2113 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Sunset Diner, 6560 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro, October 28: five violations. There is an accumulation of grease on the floor and wall at the grease trap in the basement. The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have some residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Door to the outside located in the basement area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom, due to a torn door seal, and does not protect against the entry of pests. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Wall behind the ice machine is very deteriorated and is in need of repair.<\/p>\n
Weiser Decisions, 404 S Church St., Robesonia, October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Catholic Charities Communities Cafe Mff3, 3121 Kutztown Road, Reading, October 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
Dorada Restaurant & Bar LLC, 201 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, October 27: three violations. Multiple foods were held at 44\u00b0F, in the salad area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Soda gun nozzle, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed old food residue on nozzle. Corrected. Observed plastic seasoning container on cook line to be broken\/cracked. Corrected. Wire mesh fryer scoop is broken and fraying. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Fleetwood Area School District High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, October 27: one violation. Deli sandwiches and yogurt parfaits were held at 52\u00b0F, in the reach in cooler that was temping at 60\u00b0F, in the lunch area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Corrected, items were removed and put in walk in cooler.<\/p>\n
Friendly Restaurant #7674, 1535 Lancaster Ave., Reading, October 27: four violations. Observed the nonfood contact surfaces of the soda machine to have an apparent mold buildup. Corrected. 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, is not being date marked. Nacho cheese was held at 127\u00b0F, in the grill area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Corrected. Observed the handwash station at the ware wash area to be pulling away from the wall and to have peeling silicone, creating surfaces and areas that are not easily cleanable.<\/p>\n
Grocery Outlet Of Shillington, 4200 Shillington Plaza, Reading, October 27: two violations. Observed the back walls of the sandwich cold hold case to have a buildup of apparent mold. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restrooms area to remind food employees to wash their hands.<\/p>\n
Little Caesars, 4732 Penn Ave. Suite A, Reading, October 27: five violations. Observed hot hold equipment handles and front customer facing doors in the cashier area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed (2) garbage can interiors in the kitchen area, with an accumulation of food residue and debris. Please increase the frequency of cleaning of these to avoid potential pest attraction. Observed walk in cooler door and handle in the kitchen area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Several pizza pans were observed to have encrusted food debris in them in the clean dish storage area. Corrected. A Food Employee Certification is displayed, but the individual is no longer employed by the retail food facility. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Floor at the walk-in cooler floor junction area was observed with excessive mold growth and needs to be cleaned.<\/p>\n
Little Sicily Italian Restaurant, 100 Love Road, Reading, October 27: three violations. Observed open flour bag stored directly on the floor in prep area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time\/temperature control for safety food, located in the Bain Marie and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.<\/p>\n
Mod Pizza, 2715 N. Meridian Blvd., Reading, October 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
Salute Ristorante Italiano, 4718 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, October 27: three violations. Food contact surface of ice bucket is not smooth, easily cleanable and\/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Corrected and discarded. Interior kick plate of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the pizza prep area and the cookline area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Snowfox- Weis #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, October 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
Stefano\u2019s Ristorante & Bakery Cafe, 1816 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, October 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
Third And Spruce Drafthaus, 238 S. Third Ave., West Reading, October 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
Vinny G\u2019s, 18 A State Hill Road, Wyomissing, October 27: three violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the 3-compartment sink area. Corrected. Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips to determine sanitizer concentration when using the quaternary ammonia tablets at the 3-compartment sink. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and 3-compartment sink areas. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Weaver Orchard Inc., 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, October 27: two violations. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time\/temperature control for safety food, located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Food Facility receiving shell eggs which are not labeled properly and\/or do not contain safe handling instructions. Corrected. Removed from sale.<\/p>\n
Weis Markets #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, October 27: one violation. Loose\/torn rubber door gasket observed on the far right-hand door of the main milk display cooler.<\/p>\n
10 West Pizzeria, 10 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, October 26: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Assorted food items in the drawer cold hold below the grill were held at 61-63\u00b0F, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Corrected and discarded during this inspection. Owner advised to monitor both units to ensure they come down to 41\u00b0F or below before restocking with food. Sliced lunch meat and sliced cheese in the refrigerator in the pizza prep area was observed at 60\u00b0F rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Corrected, all items were discarded.<\/p>\n
Boyers Food Market #3568, 410 N. Third St., Womelsdorf, October 26: seven violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the deli area. Corrected. Observed 3 cases of single-service, single-use square flat recessed lids were stored in the deli area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Corrected. 4 cans of enfamil baby formula were observed for sale with a sell by date of 9\/1\/2026. Corrected and destroyed. Ceiling tile missing in the backroom area by the handwash sink, and need replaced. Underside of spray nozzle in the deli and meat room were not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and debris. Please increase the frequency of cleaning to avoid build up. Electrical outlet covers behind the fryers in the deli area are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food debris and debris. Please increase the frequency of cleaning to avoid build up. Floor below equipment in the bakery area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Food employee personal belongings a sweatshirt was observed in the deli area on a shelf with food products. Corrected and removed.<\/p>\n
Wilson School District Green Valley Elementary, 207 Green Valley Road, Sinking Spring, October 26: one violation. The handwash sink located in the dish area does not have a self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet to provide water for 15 seconds without reactivation. Please repair.<\/p>\n
Wilson School District West Middle School, 450 Faust Road, Sinking Spring, October 26: no violations.<\/p>\n
Anthony\u2019s Coal Fired Pizza, 2733 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Aramark, Ku South Dining Hall, 15200 Kutztown Road, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Hamburg Area School District Tilden Elementary, 524 W. State St., Hamburg, October 23: one violation. Delivery door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Please repair door sweep.<\/p>\n
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 405 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, October 23: one violation. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the 2-door refrigeration unit in the kitchen that is currently used to store bagels and milk. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Mountain Springs Camping Resort Snackbar, 3450 Mountain Road, Hamburg, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Pleasantville Diner, 2644 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Smokin\u2019 Rubs (Pt-491k5) Mff4, 294 Forest Lane, Shoemakersville, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Suburban Bar & Restaurant, 2201 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, October 23: no violations.<\/p>\n
Earl Eshelman Memorial VFW Post #9045, 225 W. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, October 22: one violation. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time\/temperature control for safety food, located in the back refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.<\/p>\n
Hartranft Poultry & Seafood, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington, October 22: three violations. Multiple foods were held at 45\u00b0F, in the large cold hold unit area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Observed two deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.<\/p>\n
Johnny & Hons Smokehaus, 924 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, October 22: no violations.<\/p>\n
Paraiso Rosel Restaurante Mexicano, 141 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, October 22: five violations. Floor in the prep area and dish area were observed with missing tiles and exposed wood, which is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. This needs to be repaired. Observed bedding in the food facility, in the downstairs dry storage area indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters. Wall mounted dicer blades, a food contact surface, were observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands. This is a repeat violation and needs to be corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Pike Township Sportsmen\u2019s Association, 860 Hill Church Road, Oley, October 22: no violations.<\/p>\n
The Country Market Deli, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading, October 22: two violations. Observed canned food stored directly on the floor in the prep area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Dishes observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected.<\/p>\n
Arrowhead Golf Course Inc, 1539 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
Barista Lisa\u2019s Coffee Xrl-7628, 194 Levengood Road, Douglassville, October 21: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.<\/p>\n
Charlotte Street Coffee Company, 30 N. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
Douglassville Hotel, 8 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, October 21: five 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 refrigerator by the ware wash area is not being date marked. Observed the ice machine to have a residue build up on the nonfood contact surface. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required. Multiple foods, which was cooled, was only reheated to 120\u00b0F for hot holding and not 165\u00b0F for 15 seconds as required. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry.<\/p>\n
Evergreen Club, 415 Hartz Road Po Box 332, Fleetwood, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
Kutztown Temple Association, 18 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
Midway Exxon\/Cheema Farms, 321 Midway Road, Bethel, October 21: two violations. Macaroni and cheese was held at 122 \u00b0F, in the hot hold unit in prep area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Corrected. Several tcs food items were held at 74 \u00b0F, in the hot hold cabinet and hot dog roller area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Units blew a fuse and product was still sitting in both units. Corrected and discarded.Three Half gallon Guers chocolate milk were observed in the reach in part of the walk-in cooler with a sell by date of October 18, 2026. Corrected and discarded.<\/p>\n
Shoemakersville Fire Company # 1, 300 Church Ave., Shoemakersville, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
Sun Valley Acres Mff3 T-Xfy2108, 529 Woleber Road, Myerstown, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
Swatty Creek Farm, 7725 Lancaster Ave., Myerstown, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
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Italian & French Pastry Shop, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 31: one violation. Sheet pans\/trays observed stored upright vs inverted. Corrected on inspection.<\/p>\n
Oola Bowls, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 31: four violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink. Paper towel roll on food prep table, move to non-food prep area. Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Single-use spoons is not stored in a manner so that only the handles are touched by staff. Food employee observed in food prep area, wearing dangling bracelet on wrists.<\/p>\n
Paul Keagy & Son, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 31: no violations.<\/p>\n
Sammy\u2019s Poultry, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 31: one violation. Observed wet wiping cloths in food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.<\/p>\n
Sizzling Island, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 31: five violations. Raw eggs stored above RTE foods in refrigerator. Corrected on inspection. Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the is not being date marked. Sanitizing bucket\/solution not observed in use for storing wiping cloths. Mop is not being hung to air dry.<\/p>\n
Aldi, 3520 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 24: no violations.<\/p>\n
Dunkin, 3634 Pottsville Pike, October 24: three violations. Fan guards are dusty. Mop sink does not have an adequate air gap of at least 1.5 x diameter of Comet Cleaner hose, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink. Mop not hung to air dry. Broom observed on floor. Consider lowering hooks to more reachable height.<\/p>\n
Salino\u2019s Imports Fairgrounds LLC, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, October 24: one violation. Ambient measuring device for ensuring proper food storage in meat display case, is not accurate to +\/- 3\u00b0F. Thermometer replaced at time of inspection.<\/p>\n
Sizzling Bites, 3225 N. Fifth Street Highway Suite 4, October 24: six violations. Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Gyro meat observed thawing at room temperature on the kitchen work table, which is not an approved thawing method. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by the bain marie and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected on inspection. Food dispensing utensil in bulk bin foods observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Observed clean cutting boards stored while wet, and not allowing time for draining and\/or air-drying.<\/p>\n
Unique Pretzel Bakery Inc, 215 E. Bellevue Ave., October 24: no violations.<\/p>\n
Reading<\/p>\n
13th St. Gulf Express, 1014 N. 13th St., November 3: three violations. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. 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. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bathroom area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bathroom area.<\/p>\n
Northmont Fellowship Assoc. 16606000, 600 Bruckman Ave., November 03: two violations. Food employee in kitchen area, observed not wearing gloves in contact with ready-to-eat foods. 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
The Peanut Bar 58203320, 328 Penn St., November 3: one violation. Tomato sauce and other sauces were held at 86.5 \u00b0F, in the hot holding area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required.<\/p>\n
Riverside Elementary School, 1400 Centre Ave., October 31: no violations.<\/p>\n
Northwest Middle School, 1000 N. Front St., October 30: no violations.<\/p>\n
The Childrens Home \u2013 Neag Kitchen 344329, 1040 Nicolls St., October 30: three violations. Mac and Cheese and McRib imitation patties were held at 116 and 127\u00b0F, in the serving area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required. Observed boxed food stored directly on the floor in refrigerated area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Ice machine had a build up of scum in tray.<\/p>\n
Box Car Grill, 700 Penn St., October 28: one violation. Hotdog and Hamburger was held at 122 and 111.9 \u00b0F, in the display area, rather than 135\u00b0F or above as required.<\/p>\n
Chickie & Pete\u2019s, 700 Penn St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Coffee Cart, 700 Penn St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Draft Bar #1 Santander, 700 Penn St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Draft Bar #2 Santander, 700 Penn St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Draft Bar #3 Santander, 700 Penn St., October 28: one violation. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerated equipment.<\/p>\n
Grill Cart, 700 Penn St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Jack\u2019s Pub, 1500 N. 10th St., October 28: one violation. Ice scoop laying inside ice machine<\/p>\n
Jackson Democratic Club Of Reading, 1201 Moss St., October 28: four violations. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the freezer. Hood needs to be cleaned by licensed professional 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
Main Kitchen Lower Event-Santander, 700 Penn St., October 28: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.<\/p>\n
Mikes Tavern 364552, 135 Exeter St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Reading Beverage, 1255 N. Ninth St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Salsa Burrito, 700 Penn St., October 28: no violations.<\/p>\n
Aaron\u2019s Tacos Minimarket Inc., 242 N. Ninth St., October 27: no violations.<\/p>\n
D R Deli Grocery 346710, 201 N. Ninth St., October 27: 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. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
La Cocina Picante 363262, 315 N. Ninth St., October 27: two violations. Raw Food in the refrigerator area stored open with no covering. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerated equipment. Out of compliance.<\/p>\n
R & A Deli Grocery, 252 N. Ninth St., October 27: four violations. Stored food was held at 50 \u00b0F, in the refrigerator area, rather than 41\u00b0F or below as required. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. 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. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.<\/p>\n
Salinos Leo And Son, 349 N. Ninth St., October 26: two violations. Food employees observed in butcher area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures in refrigerated \/ hot holding equipment, in refrigerators (3), is not located to measure the warmest part of the equipment.<\/p>\n
Al\u2019s Diamond Cabaret A2018100, 1810 N. Fifth St., October 22: two violations. Food in the freezer 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
El Sabor Criollo, Fifth Street, October 22: three 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. Raw chicken was stored above cabbage in the refrigerator. Food in the refrigerator area stored open with no covering. Hood needs to be professionally cleaned by tech. Out of compliance.<\/p>\n
Mari Vaccaros 6 Pac N Mor Inc. #395530, 835-8 Hiester Lane, October 22: two violations. Observed slushie dispenser with a buildup of food residue. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply ware washing sinks at the time of this inspection 106.3 instead of 110.<\/p>\n
Santander Performing Arts Center (Ovations Food), 130 N. Sixth St., October 22: three violations. The wash solution temperature in the single tank conveyor, dual temperature mechanical warewashing equipment was 140 \u00b0F, rather than not less then 160\u00b0F as required. Beer tap had no cleaning log. The handwash sink located in the 67 area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100\u00b0F.<\/p>\n
Vision Bar & Lounge, 1154 N. 10th St., October 22: no violations.<\/p>\n
Amigos Pizza #382751, 2001 Kutztown Road, October 21: one violation. 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
Hiester Lanes, 801 Hiester Lane, October 21: one violation. 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.<\/p>\n
Little Caesars Pizza 373402, 1920 Kutztown Road, October 21: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.<\/p>\n
Nandi LLC (Subway) #386365, 1920 Kutztown Road Suite I, October 21: no violations.<\/p>\n
UPDATES<\/p>\n
The reports for the period of Oct. 7 to Oct. 20, 2026, were complete. All appeared 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":322230,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[349,7512,1057,182,139,28,128,130,129,435,289,1015],"class_list":["post-322229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-berks-county","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-mer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322229","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=322229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322229\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/322230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=322229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=322229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=322229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}