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 May 11 and May 24, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of May 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Berks
Bear Stadium Snack Bar, North Monroe Street, Boyertown, May 20: one violation. Two ceiling tiles observed missing.
Scoupe De Ville, 3365 Main St., Birdsboro, May 20: no violations.
Best China Chef, 5506 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, May 19: six violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Observed in-use knife / cleaver stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Observed several food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Open employee beverage containers were observed in the kitchen food preparation area. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the Premium refrigerator at the front counter. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Blue Spruce Roadside Market, 4401 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, May 19: two violations. Facility does not have current records for calibration of ph meter used for monitoring ph of sauces and acidified foods. Perimeter walls around the new walk-in cooler area of the food facility have a gap that does not protect entry of insects/pests and must be closed off.
Residence Inn By Marriott Reading, 45 Berkshire Court, Wyomissing, May 19: no violations.
TTT Star Sushi @ Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Ave., Reading, May 19: no violations.
Heritage of Green Hills, 200 Tranquility Lane, Reading, May 18: 10 violations. Observed ice/water dispensing countertop unit in the tavern area, soil accumulation in drain basin and also hoses from drain line have a heavy dirt/clog build up. All work sinks in cafe areas and kitchen have lime build up on faucet heads and around sink basin areas. Deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue at the underside of blade area and was not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine in kitchen has a dirt/slime residue around interior drop chute area. Countertop ice dispenser and juice dispenser in café kitchen has a dust buildup on the splash guards behind the dispensing chutes. The handwash sink located in the tavern cook line area does not have a self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet to provide water for 15 seconds without reactivation. Also corner sink is still not operating. This is a repeat violation. The handwash sink in the warewashing area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with buildup of filth and food residue at dish entrance of machine. Mechanical warewashing equipment had a lime buildup observed inside/on top near gauges and around dish entrance and exit areas. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewashing room area. Waste receptacle for disposable paper towels not provided at the handwashing sink in kitchen areas. Floor/wall area under 3 bay warewashing sinks is cracked/broken and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Caulking at kitchen prep area sink board table has gaps and dirt build up and must repaired.Out of compliance.
Johnny’s Pizza T-Xba7273, 915 Cocalico Road, Birdsboro, May 18: no violations.
Johnny’s Pizza T-Xm42170, 915 Cocalico Road, Birdsboro, May 18: no violations.
Mamas Famous Pizza Exeter, 35 W. 47th St., Reading, May 18: three violations. Two open employee beverage containers were observed in a food preparation area. Corrected. Several 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. Two working containers of stainless steel cleaner were stored on the same shelf with food in the kitchen area. Corrected.
Pennside Distributors, 800 N. 25th St., Pennside, May 18: no violations.
Shelbourne Beer Distributor, 5484 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, May 18: no violations.
The Barn At Flying Hills, 13 Village Center Drive, Reading, May 18: no violations.
Fleetwood Orioles Nest 23, 16 W. Washington St., Fleetwood, May 17: no violations.
Herman’s Drive-In Inc, 50 W Weis St., Topton, May 17: no violations.
10 West Pizzaria, 10 W Penn Ave., Wernersville, May 16: three violations. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the rear food prep/warewashing area. Observed boxes of mozzarella stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Food employees observed in food prep areas, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Beer Stop, 526 E Lancaster Ave., Reading, May 16: no violations.
Shady Mountain Market, 219 Dryville Road, Fleetwood, May 16: no violations.
Bad Biscuit, 16 Columbia Ave., Reading, May 13: four violations. There is an accumulation of dust/dirt on some of the hood surfaces. The handwash sink in the coffee bar area was blocked by empty pitchers and a brush and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Floor under the kitchen handwash sink and at the entrance to the cooking area is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher (chlorine).
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant, 278 Main St., Kutztown, May 13: two violations. Ceiling tiles missing in the back area need to be replaced. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Liberty Fire Company, Henry Ave., New Berlinville, May 12: three violations. Old food residue, observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Food employee observed in the kitchen, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Little Oley Tavern, 2068 Farmington Ave., Boyertown, May 12: six violations. Old food was observed spilled in the bottom of the 2-door upright refrigerator in the kitchen. The handwash sink in the outdoor bar is leaking at the drain. Floor tiles are cracked and loose in front of the Artic Air Freezer in the kitchen. 3-Door beer cooler at the bar is leaking, and had torn gaskets with duct tape. There is ponding water in the bottom of the single door Baine Marie, being soaked up with a towel. Old food residue, observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. There is observable grease like build up on the sides, wall behind, and floor under the fryers. Out of compliance.
McDonald’s #02385, 3710 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, May 12: nine violations. Cup dispenser at the drive thru window is missing top caps leaving cups uncovered and not inverted. This is a repeat violation. Wiping cloths in rear kitchen area beyond time stamped on bucket and read 10 ppm instead of 50 ppm. Corrected. Tomatoes and tortilla shells, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat time temperature control for safety food in the cook line area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the use by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Warewashing sink has a spray hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Observed racks of English muffins stored in the employee locker or dressing room, a prohibited area for food storage. Corrected. Ice bin of counter blender has a broken off section missing near top area. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the cream dispenser near the ice cream machine cooling unit. Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing. Corrected. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply hand wash sink at front counter line at the time of this inspection. Water was temped and 83 degrees instead of 100 as required.
Pheasantland, 551 Manatawny Road, Boyertown, May 12: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Vesuvio, 8495 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, May 12: no violations.
BBQ & Eggacy LLC At Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, May 11: five violations. Macaroni and cheese casserole was held at 95 °F in the upright hot-hold unit, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected immediately by increasing the temperature setting of this unit. The handwash sink in the BBQ area does not have single use towels. Corrected. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the BBQ area. Corrected. Door in the Eggacy area is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the BBQ area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Benchwarmer’s Coffee, 400 Penn Ave., West Reading, May 11: five violations. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Owner stated he is in the process of renewing his certification. Front door of the facility is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests. An open employee’s beverage container was observed on a food preparation table. Corrected. Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink (has chlorine strips, but uses a liquid quaternary product). Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Blandon Park Concession, 36 W. Wesner Road, Blandon, May 11: no violations.
Krumsville Inn, 1538 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville, May 11: four violations. Dish sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk in cooler. Observed soda gun holder at the bar area with an accumulation of food debris. Corrected. Observed area under the front bar grill, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Corrected. Screen 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.
Kutztown School District Greenwich Elementary, 1457 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville, May 11: no violations.
Maidencreek Twp Community Park, 753 Park Road, Blandon, May 11: no violations.
Muhlenberg Township
Dairy Queen, 4901 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 21: one violation. Utensils stored incorrectly with eating portion up vs. handles up. Half sheet pans not stored inverted. Corrected on inspection.
Regal Buffet, 3252 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 21: no violations.
Vietnamese Delights, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 21: no violations.
Burger King # 303, 3421 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 15: no violations.
Sunoco Mini Mart, 4601 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 15: one violation. Hot dog and sausage on hot dog roller were held at 120.6 and 121.3 degrees F. respectively. Holding temp dial adjusted and corrected on inspection.
Taco Bell # 5752, 402 Madison Ave., May 15: no violations.
Foods of The Mediterranean, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 13: two violations. Floor tiles are cracked with missing pieces, and chipping wall paint, are not a smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. Observed FRP splash board behind utility sink with chips/missing corner; in need of replacement.
Krystyna’s Kitchen/Roman’s Polish Foods, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 13: two violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected on inspection. Pans observed not stored covered or inverted. Corrected on inspection.
Matt’s Coney Island, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 13: no violations.
Reading
Fela Grocery 354632, 112 N. Ninth St., May 24: no violations.
National Newsstand Inc. A3608460, 846 N. Ninth St., May 24: no violations.
V&S Sandwich Shop 381547, 1558 N. Ninth St., May 24: no violations.
Berks Encore / Meals On Wheels, 32 N. Ninth St., May 23: no violations.
Casa Cortes LLC, 39 N. Ninth St., May 23: no violations.
Great Negrita Market Inc., 700 N. 10th St., May 23: two violations. Ventilation hood is in need of a professional cleaning. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the deli area.
J H Wengers, 900 N. 10th St., May 23: one violation. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk in cooler.
Jimmies C-Town Market A3802640, 264 S 9th St., May 23: no violations.
Karen Super Market, 200 N. 10th St., May 23: one violation. Floor in the storage area is missing tiles.
Mena Cibao Deli & Grocery, 256 S 10th St., May 23: no violations.
New Freddy Grocery Inc, 55 N. 10th St., May 23: no violations.
Pizzaria & Restaurant Olucuilta, 51 N. Ninth St., May 23: three violations. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Sanitize Tablets/solutions, text strips not on site. Broken equipment need to be properly repaired or replaced. (Busted Chest freezer lid/door )
El Puerto Mexican Store, 800 N. 10th St., May 20: no violations.
Rafa & Alvin, 1000 N. 10th St., May 20: six violations. Food Employee Certification is displayed, but expired. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the deli area. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Through out Retail area. Observed cardboard being utilized as a shelf covering in the cooler that is very dirty/stained. Unapproved deep fryer must be removed. Type 2 ventilation system with fire suppression must be installed before reinstallation of deep fryer.
14th Ward Republican Club 62403240, 324 Robeson St., May 19: no violations.
Aylen & Jinely Grocery 382410, 1601 N. 10th St., May 19: one violation. Grocery shelves are very dirty/dusty and in need of a cleaning.
Cielito Lindo Deli & Grocery 350170, 1101 N. 10th St., May 19: no violations.
Cristina Restaurant 356902, 450 S. Seventh St., May 19: one violation. Observed improper storage of utensils (knives).
Grill Then Chill Bar & Lounge 375869, 400 Woodward St., May 19: one violation. Ventilation Hood System needs to be Professionally Cleaned. Documentation required.
Hong Thanh Restaurant, 22 N. Sixth St., May 19: four violations. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restaurant beverage area. Observed Food prep-storage areas are extremely cluttered/overstocked. Observed Boxes of Produce placed directly on floor in food prep area. Observed food stored directly on the floor in Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in Freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Mikes Sandwich Shop 19417550, 1751 Centre Ave., May 19: no violations.
Minerva & Ely Grocery, 1400 N. 11th St., May 19: one violation. Damaged floor tile through-out retail areas needs to be repaired. Floor is required to be smooth an free of defects.
Pikes Mini Market LLC, 1400 N. 10th St., May 19: no violations.
Riverside Beneficiary Assoc. 57817420, 1742 Pear St., May 19: one violation. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the *food prep / warewashing area.
Shri Gasoline LLC, 2101 Centre Ave., May 19: no violations.
Wawa #153 A4419460, 1900 N. 11th St., May 19: no violations.
D Karina Deli & Grocery 375065, 341 S 11th St., May 17: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Screen door to the outside, located in the food prep area of the food facility was being propped open.
La Esquina Deli Grocery LLC #395700, 864 N. 12th St., May 17: no violations.
La Fidelita Bakery, 367 N. 12th St., May 17: one violation. Paper towel and soap dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area.
R&J Deli And Grocery, 501 S. 12th St., May 17: no violations.
San Antonio Grocery A440900, 900 N. 11th St., May 17: no violations.
Sebation Grocery, 1101 N 11th St., May 17: two violations. Observed accumulations on the interior compartments of Frigerated equipment.(Deli Cooler and Beverage coolers) Card board applied to the shelving also needs to be removed. Damaged floor tiles through-out retail area needs to be repaired replaced
St. Michael Grocery Store Inc., 1001 N. 11th St., May 17: no violations.
Super Natural & Fresh Produce, 1336 N. 12th St., May 17: three violations. Observed red lighting being used in the meat display case. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in open air milk cooler. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
Fritura King LLC, 440 Lancaster Ave., May 16: three violations. Food in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. Food Facility does not have Sanitizer available for Three Bay Sink . Mops are not being hung to air dry.
La Union Mini Market 372087, 1004 Hampden Blvd., May 16: one violation. Observed damaged floor tile through-out retail area.
Antojito’s Algo Restaurant, 154 Walnut St., May 13: no violations.
Caribe Grocery, 128 Walnut St., May 13: one violation. Entrance door to the outside, located in the retail area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open.
El Unico Restaurant Inc, 923 Exeter St., May 13: no violations.
Exodo Grocery Store 364323, 1262 Spruce St., May 13: no violations.
Guru Sub & Grocery Store, 1731 Cotton St., May 13: no violations.
Ray’s #1 Pizza, 841 Washington St., May 13: no violations.
15th & Cotton Food Mart, 1521 Cotton St., May 12: two violations. Deli meats should be dated for 7 days. Vents in open air cooler are dirty/dusty and in need of a cleaning.
Citi-Sub And Grocery A4204330, 433 S. 10th St., May 12: no violations.
El Primo Grocery And Deli LLC, 1356 Cotton St., May 12: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
La Fritura Restaurant, 755 N. 10th St., May 12: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Santa Rita Grocery Store 23210550, 1053 Cotton St., May 12: no violations.
Tambora Restaurant, 1600 Cotton St., May 12: no violations.
Wawa, 413 Lancaster Ave., May 12: one violation. Sanitizer not present at time of inspection.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of April 27 to May 10, 2022, were added to the state’s database after May 12 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Lattanzio Sandwiches, 3226 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, May 10: three violations. Observed chemicals being stored in kitchen area on shelving above bag of onions. Corrected. Flooring where old grease trap was removed must be repaired. Plastic utensils used for cooking are deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use in the food facility. Discarded.
Miami Style Cafe, 7 Ridge Way, Womelsdorf, May 10: no violations.
Durango’s, 120 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, May 6: no violations.
Food Fix, Noble St., Kutztown, May 6: no violations.
Food Shop, 1200 Columbia Ave., Sinking Spring, May 6: no violations.
Jake’s Shakes, 545 Niantic Road, Barto, May 6: no violations.
Pine Forge Athletic Assoc, 1068 Douglas Drive, Boyertown, May 6: one violation. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator and Coca Cola Cabinet.
Pretzel Revolution Market Stand, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, May 6: no violations.
State Theatre of Boyertown, 61 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, May 6: no violations.
Zinnia’s Tea House, 622 Main St., Bally, May 6: no violations.
Airport Diner, 15110 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, May 5: three violations. 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. Corrected. Knives in make line area observed stored in a container of water which is not maintained at 135°F. Corrected. Eggs are served undercooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Corrected. This is a repeat violation.
Brandywine Heights Middle School, 200 W. Weis St., Topton, May 5: one violation. Exterior walk-in freezer door has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
Dan’s Deli, 1371 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, May 5: no violations.
Keystone Steam Fire Engine Co #1, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown, May 5: no violations.
Wagner’s Quality Fuels, 647 N. Reading Ave. Po Box 251, New Berlinville, May 5: one violation. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in the Coke and Pepsi Cold Hold Units.
Wilcox Roadside Market, 1134 Reading Ave., Boyertown, May 5: no violations.
Lori’s Candy Station, 21 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, May 4: no violations.
Brandywine Elementary, Barkley & Weis streets, Topton, May 3: no violations.
Brandywine Heights Hs, 103 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, May 3: no violations.
Pine Hill R V Park, 268 Old Route 22, Kutztown, May 3: no violations.
