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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture keeps records of food safety inspections at restaurants and food vendors.

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own inspectors and the rest of the county is inspected by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspectors.

The results will be posted every other week. All food vendors are inspected at least once a year. Other inspections can be triggered by a change of owner, a follow up if a facility had been out of compliance or by a complaint filed with the PDA.

View any vendor’s last inspection report online. Click on the PDF version of the inspection report for all details.

If a food provider is labeled out of compliance, that means it has one or more violations that require a return visit by an inspector. The establishment is given time to fix the problem(s) and remains open for business.

Complaints can be filed online with the PDA.

Below are the results of inspections conducted between Oct. 13 and Oct. 26, 2021, that were filed in the state database as of Oct. 28, 2021, at 5 p.m.

They include the inspector’s comments on violations.

Dollar General #15282, 8265 Lancaster Ave., Bethel , Oct. 26: no violations.

Go Fish Seafood, 301 S. Hull St., Reading , Oct. 26: three violations. Soda gun nozzle in front bar area a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Flooring at seam in basement walk in cooler is lifted and loose and must be repaired. The wall corner in kitchen area is not coved and closed leaving drywall exposed.

Red Plate Diner, 440 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville , Oct. 26: five violations. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean pan area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean pan area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in front counter dessert refrigerator and reach in kitchen refrigerator equipment. Clean pans on clean pan rack stored on a cardboard lined shelf. Corrected. An insect control device located above food prep counter area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrected.

The Pulse Cafe, 7184 Bernville Road, Bernville , Oct. 26: one violation. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Owner is scheduled for class, certificate to be posted at completion.

Adelphia Seafood (Retail Store), 3024 Penn Ave., Reading , Oct. 21: five violations. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Filters for steam oven are not dated with last date of service. Lobster tank filter area of the food facility is extremely dirty and in need of cleaning. Coated shatter proof lights in fresh seafood display cases are peeling, flaking and have old food residue on some lights. Records showing that raw or partially cooked ready-to-eat fish has been frozen by the facility or approved supplier is not current. Wood frame for rack over top of open live lobster tank is chipped, peeling and splintered.

Lancaster Custom Cuts, 10 Summit Ave., Shillington , Oct. 21: three violations. Laminate countertop being used as a food prep direct cutting surface in the food facility and is not durable under this usage condition. In-use knives placed in knife box that is not cleaned frequently thoughout the day. Working containers in counter area, used for storing chemicals and cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Olivia Produce, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading , Oct. 21: two violations. Bottle of water and cup with beverage in hand sink at counter. Corrected. Consumer warning labels not provided on fresh squeezed bottled juices as required by law. Some customer self serve bottles were missing labels. Corrected.

Pilsudski LLC, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington , Oct. 21: no violations.

Salino’s Stand, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington , Oct. 21: four violations. Observed various food items stored directly on the floor in stand/walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in counter area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Dish rack used for drying dishes has dirt in bottom of rack. Counter sink caulking is moldy, gapped and needs repair.

Sprecher’s Meats, 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn , Oct. 21: one violation. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, (lunch meats) located in the deli case, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Strickler’s Delicatessen, 10 S Summit Ave., Shillington , Oct. 21: one violation. Observed wet wiping cloths in stand area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected.

3rd Street Cafe, 29 S. Third St., Hamburg , Oct. 19: four violations. Bag of frozen fish in the walk in cooler area stored ripped open with no covering. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Flooring under warewashing sink has a dirt build up in corners. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed drain line leaking under the 2 sinks of the warewashing sink causing a ponding of water under sinks. Flooring under corn flour racks has a spilled product build up and also tray with bags has an old build up of dried and wet spilled product and must be changed.

Cracker Barrel #312, 21 Industrial Drive, Hamburg , Oct. 19: no violations.

Kutztown School District Elementary School, 40 Normal Ave., Kutztown , Oct. 19: no violations.

Kutztown School District Middle School, 10 Deisher Lane, Kutztown , Oct. 19: one violation. Observed walk-in freezer has an excessive build-up of ice around condenser unit, and needs to be defrosted / serviced.

Kutztown Area School District High School, 50 Trexler Ave., Kutztown , Oct. 19: no violations.

Redner’s Warehouse Market #16, 500 Hawk Ridge Drive, Hamburg , Oct. 19: seven violations. Observed various chip/cookie displays/racks of bread stored directly on the floor in aisle/storage room area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Produce prep room handwash sink has handles that are pitted and no longer easy to clean. Nozzles of produce fogging line has slime residue build up on nozzle heads and must be cleaned. Also back wall of open lettuce case has a slime residue build up. Waste receptacle for disposable paper towels not provided at the handwashing sink in various store department areas. Seams of the bakery walk-in freezer are not sealed at floor and gapped at wall areas causing a build up of water/mold around affected areas. Bakery freezer has heavy ice condensate build up in corners above shelves of food. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Last service date on water filters throughout facility is from 2019.

The Alley Hole, 217 Catherine St., Shillington , Oct. 19: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

TTT Star Sushi @ Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Ave., Reading , Oct. 19: six violations. Observed wet wiping cloth, on prep unit cutting board, used for cleaning the knife between each sushi roll’s production, and not stored in sanitizer between use as required. The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food Storage containers of acidified rice were not labeled or dated, as outlined in facility’s SOP for acidification of rice. Food facility unable to provide pH readings of acidified rice on site. Facility currently measures pH of rice at commissary location in Hershey PA but does not record or maintain these records on site with the product. pH of only white rice was available on site at time of inspection. Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Food facility HACCP plan does not have all required elements as outlined in the PA Food Code and is missing: signature and date, yearly verification, site specific information, verification procedures, verified records of pH, pH meter calibration. Out of compliance.

Hereford Elementary School, 1043 Gravel Pike, Hereford , Oct. 18: no violations.

Washington Elementary School, 1406 Route 100, Barto , Oct. 18: no violations.

Wingmans Mff3 (Zrn-4689), 204 W. 39th St., Reading , Oct. 18: no violations.

Becca’s Gourmet Coffee & Donuts, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Oct. 15: no violations.

Fiore Ristorante, 401 Main St., Shoemakersville , Oct. 15: one violation. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program.

Frank & Diannah’s Arbor Inn, 47 S. Bingaman St., Reading , Oct. 15: no violation.

Sushi With Gusto At Redner’s #77, 1149 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing , Oct. 15: no violation.

Gibraltar Fire Company, 3351 Main St., Birdsboro , Oct. 14: no violation.

Arby’s #1130, 2249 Lancaster Pike, Shillington , Oct. 13: one violation. Observed shelving equipment, in walk in cooler area, with an accumulation of mold/dirt, food residue, debris on wire shelving and floor/wall areas.

Domino’s Pizza, 2844 Penn Ave., West Lawn , Oct. 13: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in pizza bain marie equipment. Ceiling vent near front counter/oven area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Flanagan’s Pub, 41 W Lancaster Ave., Shillington , Oct. 13: two violations. Observed Walk in fan box equipment and rear wall and corner shelf area in walk in area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Also floor under oven has an accumulation of food debris and grease. Observed clean glasses in waitress area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Aldi, 3520 N. Fifth Street Highway , Oct. 22: one violation. The handwash sinks located in the public/employee restrooms do not reach a water temperature of at least 100°F. with multiple reactivations. The handwash sink located in the ladies restroom does not have a self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet to provide water for 15 seconds without reactivation.

Berks County Intermediate Unit, 1111 Commons Blvd. , Oct. 22: one violation. Posted ServSafe certificate is not current and expired in 2019.

Dunkin, 3634 Pottsville Pike , Oct. 22: five violations. Observed phones, purse, charging cord, and backpack on food preparation table. Store in designated area to prevent food contamination from personal items. Observed Ice Only Bin not stored inverted. The handwash sink in the beverage area being used for purpose other than handwashing as evidenced by observed hot chocolate powder in the sink. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the beverage area. Corrected on inspection. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Other cleaning devices – broom, squeegee, mops observed on floor.

KFC, 3120 N. Fifth Street Highway , Oct. 22: one violation. Food employees observed in food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected on inspection.

Boardwalk Snacks, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway , Oct. 16: five violations. Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Employee’s personal items were observed in paper products area, and not stored in dressing rooms or identified storage area as required. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PA Food Code as evidenced by incorrect responses to food safety questions. Food dispensing utensil in the peanuts observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected immediately. The food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment warewash sink. Out of compliance.

Dutch Maid Bakery, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway , Oct. 16: two violations. Certification outdated with exam scheduled in December or earlier. Employee personal items were observed in prep area, and not stored in dressing rooms or identified storage area as required.

Salino’s Imports Fairgrounds LLC, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway , Oct. 16: no violations.

12 & Marion Elementary School, 1200 N. 12th St. , Oct. 25: no violations.

13th & Union Elementary School, 1600 N. 13th St. , Oct. 25: no violations.

Atlas Deli And Grocery, 949 Franklin St. , Oct. 25: no violations.

Francesca’s Pizzaria And Restaurant, 2101 Howard Blvd. , Oct. 25: no violations.

Northeast Middle School, 1201 N. 12th St. , Oct. 25: no violations.

Santa Barbara 363194, 850 Franklin St. , Oct. 25: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Riverside Beneficiary Assoc. 57817420, 1742 Pear St. , Oct. 22: two violations. Food facility does not have a three-compartment sink for manual warewashing. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the *food prep / warewashing area.

11th & Pike Playground 11011220, 1185 Pike St. , Oct. 21: no violations.

3rd & Spruce Rec Center, 320 S. Third St. , Oct. 21: no violations.

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant A1802010, 201 S. Fourth St. , Oct. 21: no violations.

Ugly Oyster, 19 S. Fifth St. , Oct. 21: no violations.

Avanti Berks County, 10 S. Second St. , Oct. 20: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts, 1350 Carbon St. , Oct. 20: one violation. Observed residue build-up on non-food contact surface. (Interior top compartment of Ice-Machine)

Liberty Ale House, 1501 Lancaster Ave. , Oct. 20: no violations.

Seven Eleven Food Store 44004060, 406 Lackawanna St. , Oct. 20: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Warren St Sunoco, 200 Warren St. , Oct. 20: three violations. Observed two containers of milk , a potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food requiring datemarking, in the walk-in cooler area, was beyond the date-marking and requires discarding. Observed floors under beverage shelving a Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the Restroom area.

Threshold Of Berks County, 1000 Lancaster Ave. , Oct. 19: no violations.

El Unico Restaurant Inc, 923 Exeter St. , Oct. 18: no violations.

J & R, 521 Chestnut St. , Oct. 18: no violations.

J C Grocery 375910, 750 Chestnut St. , Oct. 18: three violations. Food observed thawing at room temperature 1n the Three Bay, which is not an approved thawing method. Non-food contact surfaces through-out retail area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Ready-to-eat food was held at 97 °F, in the * area, rather than 135°F or above as required.

Smokies, 733 Lancaster Ave. , Oct. 18: no violations.

Chestnut Mini Market 362730, 845 Chestnut St. , Oct. 14: no violations.

Bus Stop Shop Deli, 736 Franklin St. , Oct. 13: two violations. * food observed thawing at room temperature in the 3 bay sink which is not an approved thawing method. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.

Diaz Grocery & Restaurant 370244, 922-A Franklin St. , Oct. 13: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

La Alta Gracia Grocery, 1100 Chestnut St. , Oct. 13: no violations.

Nicks Cafe 20410500, 1050 Chestnut St. , Oct. 13: no violations.

One Of A Kind Grocery, 1047 Franklin St. , Oct. 13: no violations.

Tung Cheng Grocery, 1123 Chestnut St. , Oct. 13: no violations.

The following reports for the period of Sept. 22 to Oct. 12, 2021, were added to the state’s database after Oct. 14 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Blue Marsh Market, 118 W. 3rd St., Bernville , Oct. 12: no violations.

Green Acres Golf Inc, 461 S. Northkill Road, Bernville , Oct. 12: no violations.

Love’s Travel Stop #358&Subway#538, 3700 Mountain Road, Hamburg , Oct. 12: three violations. Ice chute in customer self serve area has a residue build up and must be cleaned. Walk-in cooler ceiling area in front of fan box is dusty, and in need of cleaning. Floors of walk in drink cooler have a build up old spilled product residue and trash under drink racks. Also drain line under soda fountain counter has a dirt/mold build up. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, in the Subway shop and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Cleaned pans were stacked together while wet. Corrected.

Love’s Travel Stop McDonald’s #31410, 3700 Mountain Road, Hamburg , Oct. 12: three violations. Drive-thru soda fountain nozzles observed to have a residue build up. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Observed single-service, single-use cups in drive-thru stored in holder area uncovered. Caps of cup holder missing.

Papa John’s Pizza #2279, 2850 Saint Lawrence Ave., Reading , Oct. 12: one violation. Several coving tiles are missing/damaged throughout the facility.

St. Catharine of Siena School, 2330 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Oct. 12: no violations.

Wendy’s #6417, 712 W Penn Ave., West Reading , Oct. 12: no violations.

Willow Creek Brewing, 643 Penn Ave., West Reading , Oct. 12: no violations.

Dolly’s Delights, 2275 Reading Ave., Reading , Oct. 08: no violations.

Hive, 236 W. Walnut St., Kutztown , Oct. 08: one violation. Several coving tiles are missing/damaged throughout the facility.

Jim Neidermyer Poultry & Deli, 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Oct. 08: no violations.

K’town Pub Mobile Mff4, 257 W. Main St., Kutztown , Oct. 08: no violations.

Kutztown Fire Company #1, 310 Noble St., Kutztown , Oct. 08: three violations. Swinging door between kitchen and bar area has non-food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling, made of unfinished wood, an absorbent and rough material. PIC stated door will be painted. Soda lines and/or non-integral cold plate device installed in ice bin and separated from drink ice with single-use plastic bags. Observed metal interior surface of walk-in cooler door is damaged, with sharp edges protruding.

Peter Pipers Pickle Palace, 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Oct. 08: no violations.

Subway #48592, 100 Love Road, Reading , Oct. 08: three violations. Commercially processed food was not heated before being placed in the steam table and not to 135°F for hot holding as required. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. This is a repeated violation. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity under the soda fountain cabinet areas, but facility does have a pest control program.

Antietam Mt. Penn Elem Center, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Reading , Oct. 07: one violation. Working containers (spray bottles) in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Antietam School District Primary Center, 201 N. 25 th St., Reading , Oct. 07: no violations.

Antietam Senior High School, 100 Antietam Road, Reading , Oct. 07: two violations. Ceiling tiles are missing in the food equipment storage area and need to be replaced. Corrected. The large fan being used in the dish room has an accumulation of dust/dirt that could blow off onto food contact surfaces.

Tacos Morales-Galvan, 503 Water St. , Oct. 10: no violations.

AMC, 3050 N. Fifth Street Highway , Oct. 09: two violations. Coke refrigerator temperature containing Fairlife Chocolate Milk as one of its beverages observed to have an ambient temperature of 47.4 degrees F. in agreement with internal thermometer. Milk moved to alternate refrigerator immediately on inspection. Ceiling tile above ice machine not in place after repair work allowing potential contamination of space below.

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