Berks food safety inspections

Apr 18, 2023

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own food safety 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.

Below are the results of inspections conducted between Nov. 9 and Nov. 22, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of Nov. 23 at 3:30 p.m.

Editor's note: the violations for Giovanni's Pizzeria were incorrect in a previously published version of this article. It was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2022.

Westy Bar & Grill, 279 W. State St., Hamburg, Nov. 22: no violations.

Cold Stone Creamery #1288, 2747 Paper Mill Road Suite Z1, Wyomissing, Nov. 21: two violations. Two spatulas located in the back area are not in good repair or condition. One of the sliding doors on the ice cream display case is cracked/damaged.

Dollar General #15647, 15 N. Centre Ave., Leesport, Nov. 21: no violations.

Hollywood Casino Morgantown, 6021 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, Nov. 21: five violations. Observed organic debris on the exterior surface of the ice machine in the Tony Luke kitchen. Cheese sauce, a commercially processed food was only heated to 115°F before being placed in the steam table and not to 135°F for hot holding as required. Corrected. Roasted chicken wings were held at 48°F, in the cook line area of Barstool Sports, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Observed numerous storage pans with old label residue in the clean dish storage area throughout the facility. Observed single service containers in the Red Lotus front counter area not covered or inverted.

Lisa's Sweets & Treats Mff3, 3669 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, Nov. 21: no violations.

New Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant, 2727 Bernville Road, Leesport, Nov. 21: no violations.

Residence Inn By Marriott Reading, 45 Berkshire Ct Wyomissing, Pa 19610, Nov. 21: no violations.

Sheetz #293, 5515 Pottsville Pike Leesport, Pa 19533, Nov. 21: no violations.

Van's Cafe, 506 Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 21: three violations. An insect control device (fly strip) is located in the front area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Hood surfaces have an accumulation of grease. One set of lights in the food preparation area is not shielded.

Barto Shell, 1325 Route 100 Barto, Pa 19504, Nov. 18: no violations.

Berks County Yr Club, Parkside & Thrush Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 18: no violations.

Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co #1, 10 Warwick St., Boyertown, Nov. 18: no violations.

Giovanni's Pizzeria, 1306 Reading Ave., Boyertown, Nov. 18: five violations. Observed cooked, ready-to-eat bacon, stored on top of a case of raw chicken breast tenders in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above ready to eat foods in a reach in cooler in the food prep area. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in bulk spices observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice. Corrected. Observed excessive food and grease debris on the exhaust fan and surrounding wall and floor in the food prep area. Floor in the food prep area is made of is cracked/roughened/and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Observed wet wiping cloths used to secure a cutting board on a prep table.

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 532 Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 18: one violation. An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected. Food employee eating in kitchen area as evidenced by observed partially consumed food on a food preparation table. Corrected.

Greenhouse Cafe, 18 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 18: two violations. Food employee observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraint, such as nets or hats. Ingredient list is not available for the vegan baked goods offered for sale at the front counter.

Redner's Warehouse Market #87, 1179 Ben Franklin Hwy Douglassville, Pa 19518, Nov. 18: four violations. The heat pads on the plastic wrap machines in the deli and meat areas were observed to be in poor condition and no longer a smooth easily cleanable surface. Observed old food debris in the grates and shelving at the leafy greens area of the produce display case. Observed heavy dried milk residue on the milk shelving in the sales floor cooler. Floor in the deli walk-in cooler is damaged/cracked/roughened and is no longer a smooth, easily cleanable surface. The wall paneling in the walk in cooler prep room is damaged and not an easily cleanable surface.

River Rock Academy @ Amity Primary Center, 2144 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, Nov. 18: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrected.

Third And Spruce Drafthaus, 238 S 3rd Ave., West Reading, Nov. 18: three violations. Observed an accumulation of old food debris on the floor under some equipment and a set of shelves in the cooking area. Working containers (spray bottles) in bar and kitchen areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration (for the glass washer, dishwasher, and 3-compartment sink).

Weidner's Genuine Jerky, 12 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Nov. 18: one violation. Containers of various chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back prep area. Corrected.

West Reading Tavern, 606 Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 18: no violations.

Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, 630 Evans Ave., Wyomissing, Nov. 18: no violations.

Arbys #7714, 809 S 4th St., Hamburg, Nov. 17: three violations. Soda dispenser nozzles, a food contact surface, were observed to have mold like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The handwash sink located in the drive thru area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. Corrected. Observed food debris build up on shelves and equipment throughout the food prep area of the facility.

Berks Career & Technology Center-West Campus, 1057 County Welfare Road, Leesport, Nov. 17: no violations.

Candy's Homemade Ice Cream, 1085 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, Nov. 17: two violations. Food dispensing utensil in ice cream toppings, observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Floors in the prep area is cracked, missing, and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Chef David's Food & Friends, 105 Evans Ave., Wyomissing, Nov. 17: two violations. Bare wood studs (2×4's) used for the divider wall are not smooth, non-absorbent. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Cyber Cafe @ Psu Berks (Gaige Bldg), 2080 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 17: no violations.

Dawn's Deli The Next Generation, 71 Penn St., Lenhartsville, Nov. 17: one violation. Raw shell eggs stored above and on the same shelf as ready to eat foods. Corrected.

Domino's Pizza, 1350 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, Nov. 17: no violations.

Nirvana Indian Bistro, 1137 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Nov. 17: four violations. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Bulk food ingredient storage containers in the kitchen area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food dispensing utensils in bulk food bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Observed some containers of food being cooled directly on the floor in kitchen area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.

Sushi With Gusto At Redner's #77, 1149 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Nov. 17: no violations.

Thaiwat Restaurant, 1145 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Nov. 17: two violations. Observed in-use knife stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Tully's @ Psu Berks (Perkins Bldg), 2080 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 17: one violation. One of the light fixtures is not shielded or shatter proof in the front food preparation area. Light guard has been ordered.

Bake Shop At Skyline Drive Orchard, 118 Skyline Drive, Reading, Nov. 16: one violation. Food facility is not using an approved detergent-sanitizer in both compartments of the two compartment manual warewashing sink.

Carlo's Italian Restaurant, 1147 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Nov. 16: two violations. A food employee was observed touching a sandwich roll — a ready-to-eat food — with bare hands. Corrected. The following areas have an accumulation of dirt and/or old food debris: the floor under the fryers, the floor under the shelving in the walk-in cooler, and the shelving in the walk-in cooler.

Daniel Boone School District Primary Center, 576 Monocacy Creek Road, Birdsboro, Nov. 16: no violations.

Little Nicky's Pizza, 31 Douglassville Shopping Center, Douglassville, Nov. 16: five violations. Meatballs in sauce, which was cooled, was only reheated to 110°F for hot holding and not 165°F for 15 seconds as required. Corrected. Tape and cardboard are being used to repair and insulate the handles of the pizza ovens. These materials are unapproved for food equipment. Manual warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Food dispensing utensil in tomato sauce observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Michelangelo's, 500 Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 16: no violations.

Starbucks Coffee #62517, 911 Heritage Drive, Elverson, Nov. 16: three violations. Observed excessive food debris build up on shelving and floors at the front counter area. A working container of cleaner sanitizers were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back food prep area. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back food prep area. Corrected.

Taco Bell #36257, 1136 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Nov. 16: no violations.

West Reading Elementary, 4th Ave & Chestnut St., West Reading, Nov. 16: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, Nov. 15: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District Middle School, 407 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, Nov. 15: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District Willow Creek Elementary, 605 Crisscross Road, Fleetwood, Nov. 15: no violations.

Pour House American Grille, 3341 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, Nov. 15: 16 violations. Food employees observed eating or tasting food in the kitchen area. Open employee beverage containers were observed in the kitchen food preparation areas. Digital thermometer for the Hoshizaki 2-door refrigerator is not readable and there is no other thermometer available in this unit. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the walk-in cooler in the basement. The slicer and potato slicer, food contact surfaces, were observed to have an accumulation of dried food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. One of the soda guns at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have dark residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have dark residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Certificate is in the kitchen, and will expire 11/30/2022. Working container (spray bottle of blue liquid) in serving area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. The Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed an accumulation of dirt/old food debris on the floor near the slicer in the basement. Wall at the food preparation table in the side room is not clean to sight and touch. A food employee was observed preparing vegetables for salads — ready-to-eat foods — with bare hands. Corrected. Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in kitchen area are stored with food contact surfaces/food or lip area exposed to hand contact when retrieved by food employees. Corrected. The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by a container and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. The handwash sink at the cooking line is blocked by a shelving unit and is not accessible at all times for employee use. The bulk food ingredient storage containers in the basement area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine in the basement. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Observed a bag of carrots and a bucket of onions stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Also observed several cases of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Observed a bucket of sliced potatoes and a bucket of shrimp in the mop sink in the kitchen. Corrected. 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. A call was placed for service for the dishwasher and this technician corrected this issue prior to the end of this inspection. The floor / wall juncture in the dishwasher area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch (coving is missing). The light in the basement walk-in cooler and one of the bulbs in the hood are not shielded or shatterproof. Out of compliance.

Antietam Mt. Penn Elementary Center, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Reading, Nov. 14: one violation. Box fan at the right-hand serving line has an accumulation of dirt/dust (fan plugged in and directed at serving line, but was not running during this inspection).

Antietam School District Mt Penn Primary Center, 201 N. 25th St., Reading, Nov. 14: no violations.

Antietam Senior High School, 100 Antietam Road, Reading, Nov. 14: one violation. Outer door located near the walk-ins in the kitchen has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests.

Arbys #1878, 4901 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Nov. 14: two violations. There are several missing or damaged coving tiles throughout the kitchen and storage areas. Observed an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor in the following areas: under equipment at the drive-thru area, near the ice machine, near the mop sink, and at the dishwasher/3-compartment sink.

Mamas Famous Pizza Exeter, 35 W. 47th St., Reading, Nov. 14: two violations. The handwash sink at the front counter area was blocked by a sanitizer bucket and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Open employee beverage containers were observed in the walk-in cooler and at the pizza prep station. Corrected. Food employees eating in kitchen area as evidenced by observed partially consumed cookies in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Mays Sandwich Shop Inc., 2525 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Nov. 14: no violations.

Wendy's # 19312, 5411 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Nov. 14: two violations. A partial flat of raw eggs was stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small refrigerator at the drive-thru window. Corrected.

Countryside Eatery, 15382 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Nov. 10: no violations.

Joe's Kwik Marts (#1045) Exxon, 2855 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Nov. 10: two violations. Food facility has lost its certified food employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified food employee as required. Roof in the storage area behind the front counter is leaking water and is in need of repair.

Kutztown School District Elementary School, 40 Normal Ave., Kutztown, Nov. 10: one violation. The pedestal fan being used in the dishwasher area has an accumulation of dust/dirt.

Kutztown School District Middle School, 10 Deisher Lane, Kutztown, Nov. 10: no violations.

Kutztown Area School District High School, 50 Trexler Ave., Kutztown, Nov. 10: no violations.

Liberty At Dryville, 110 Lyons Road, Mertztown, Nov. 10: eight violations. Observed ice used as a coolant in the waitress station, being used as food. Pan of lemons stored in drink ice. Corrected. Preset tableware is not properly wrapped to cover eating area of clean and sanitized utensils. Observed vacuum-packaged salmon being thawed in packaging which is a prohibited thawing method. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in cooler under bar counter equipment. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door. Womens toilet room closer broken and must be repaired. Dry breading mixtures used for dipping of raw animal foods is not sifted every 4 hours to remove excess moisture and doughballs which may render the dry mixture a TCS food per FDA guidance document issued 6/28/04. Corrected. Observed clean bowls in dish rack area, stored uncovered or not inverted that have old water in them. (wet nested) Old labels identifying a different product on some current food items in reach-in refrigerators.

Olivia Produce, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading, Nov. 10: four violations. Observed very deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Cut produce food, in the display area, is a packaged food possibly subject to water entry and is stored or displayed in direct contact with ice. Corrected. Walk-in cooler fan box/ceiling area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Also some shelving units have dust/dirt build up. A working container of cleaner/Draino and sanitizer was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Saint Ignatius Loyola School, 2700 St. Albans Drive, West Lawn, Nov. 10: two violations. Observed milk cartons stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Prerinse hose spray nozzle for the 2 compartment warewashing sink is chipped/peeled and no longer a smooth easy to clean surface.

Salino's Stand, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington, Nov. 10: two violations. Observed clean bowls in clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the customer reach in refrigerator, is not being marked with a use by/discard date.

San Francisco Tacos-Mff3-Zdk3713, 4848 Kutztown Road, Temple, Nov. 10: no violations.

San Francisco Tacos-Mff-3-Zdd7751, 4848 Kutztown Road, Temple, Nov. 10: no violations.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, 2733 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 09: five violations. Open employee beverage containers were observed near the pizza area and at the bar. Corrected. Scoop at the bar being stored in the drink ice with handle touching the ice. Corrected. Door located in the back area of the food facility has a gap along the side and does not protect against the entry of pests. Side seal is deteriorated. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply some of the sinks at the time of this inspection. Facility has already initiated a service call for this issue. Observed a buildup of dirt and old food debris on the floor under equipment in the front and back areas of the facility.

BBQ & Eggacy LLC At Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Nov. 09: four violations. Take-out containers in the Eggacy area not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Certificate is available but not posted. The handwash sink was blocked by a sanitizer bucket and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Observed water leaking at the 2-compartment sink faucet.

Bixler's Country Meats, Leesport Farm Market PO Box 747 Bldg 1, Leesport, Nov. 09: no violations.

Breakfast Hut, 4170 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Nov. 09: two violations. The handwash sink in the cooking area does not have single use towels. Corrected. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the dry storage area.

Burlington Coat Factory #1326, 1101 Woodland Road Suite 4000, Wyomissing, Nov. 09: no violations.

Buy Rite Beverage, 110 Morview Blvd. Unit 2, Morgantown, Nov. 09: no violations.

Governor Mifflin School District Cumru Elementary, Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, Nov. 09: one violation. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected.

Red Plate Diner, 440 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, Nov. 09: three violations. Assorted desserts/milk products were held at 50°F, in the front counter area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Items discarded as necessary and some items put on ice. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in walk in cooler. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Speedway #06771, 328 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, Nov. 09: four violations. Observed soda fountain nozzle and coffee creamer dispenser equipment, in store area, with an accumulation of dust, old splash residue around nozzle and splash guard surfaces. Drain lines in the drip tray of the soda fountain are clogged and stagnant/slimy water is built up in tray. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the hot pizza holding case. Ceiling area in entrance of the walk in cooler of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Dairy Queen, 4901 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 18: no violations.

Panera Bread #6072, 4229 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 18: one violation. Tile/caulking at dishwasher sink area is soiled. Bus pan dolly is soiled.

Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technical Center, 2615 Warren Road, Nov. 18: no violations.

Caribbean Cravings LLC, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 12: no violations.

CVS Pharmacy #1321, 3498 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 12: no violations.

Subway 222 Plaza, 3225 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 12: no violations.

Mimmo's Restaurant & Pizzeria 51402900, 290 Morgantown Road, Nov. 10: no violations.

Paradise Island Smoothies, 733 Lancaster Ave., Nov. 10: no violations.

Sky City Seafood Market, 733 Lancaster Ave., Nov. 10: no violations.

Cvs Reading 3242 #44213030, 1303 Lancaster Ave., Nov. 9: no violations.

Speedway 06713, 200 Lancaster Ave., Nov. 09: no violations.

The following reports for the period of Oct. 26 to Nov. 8, 2022, were added to the state's database after Nov. 11 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Chuck E Cheese #539, 2721 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, Nov. 8: one violation. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was <10 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Corrected immediately by priming the sanitizer pump.

Fresh Breakfast/Lunch, 614 Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 8: one violation. Sanitizer test strips for the 3-compartment sink are deteriorated and need to be replaced. Facility also needs a method to verify the temperature at the hot water sanitizing dishwasher.

Gino's Cafe, 400 W. Broad St. Unit D, Shillington, Nov. 8: five violations. Glass containers of sauce offered for sale at counter do not have a standard of identity or facility info on jar. Food facility is using Chlorine Sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of 200ppm, instead of 50-100 ppm. as approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing. Plastic soda cups in dining area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Walk-in cooler floor has dirt buildup around corners of walls.

Gouglersville Fire Company #1, 475 Mohns Hill Road, Sinking Spring, Nov. 8: six violations. Ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area, and need to be replaced. Walk-in cooler has food debris/spillage under shelves and must be cleaned more frequently. A working container of grill cleaner was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear kitchen area. Corrected. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Observed hood vent equipment area, above dishwasher with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces. 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.

Target #1222, 2769 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 8: three violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. A working container of Febreeze was stored above and on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back kitchen area of the snack bar. Corrected. Ice bucket in the back kitchen area of the snack bar is cracked.

Wendy's # 19303, 712 W. Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 8: one violation. Some surfaces of the soda unit at the drive-thru window have an accumulation of dried sticky splash. Walls and shelves in this same area are not clean to sight and touch.

Wendy's # 19306, 2717 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, Nov. 8: six violations. Food employees eating in kitchen area as evidenced by observed partially consumed food in the front drive-thru/hot hold area. Corrected. An open employee's beverage container was observed in the back food preparation area. Corrected. Food employees observed in kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Corrected. Observed employee touching clothing with gloves and then starting to prepare a sandwich without changing gloves. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of trash, grease, and some old food debris on the floor under the cooking and hot-hold equipment and throughout the prep areas of the facility. Observed a partial bag of chicken nuggets stored at 68°F in the non-operational refrigeration unit under the hot hold station. Corrected by disposing of the bag of nuggets.

10 West Pizzeria, 10 W Penn Ave., Wernersville, Nov. 7: nine violations. Dough mixer is placed close to shelf storing chemicals at same height as mixing bowl. Corrected by moving checmicals. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the rear kitchen food prep / warewashing area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dish rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Food dispensing utensil in sugar bin observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Single use cup must be removed. Observed boxes of cheese food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected. The handwash sink located in the front kitchen area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. Front door located in the dining area of the food facility has a large gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Out of compliance.

Knerr Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, Nov. 7: no violations.

Aramark/KU Student Union & Library, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Nov. 4: three violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. A working container of Febreeze was stored above and on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back kitchen area of the snack bar. Corrected. Ice bucket in the back kitchen area of the snack bar is cracked.

Beaver Dam Produce, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 4: one violation. Water pressure is low at the handwash sink.

Becca's Gourmet Coffee & Donuts, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 4: no violations.

Berkshire Family Restaurant, 1714 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 4: no violations.

Blue Mountain Academy, 2363 Mountain Road, Hamburg, Nov. 4: four violations. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fresh produce in the walk in cooler. Floor in the walk in cooler area has paint that is chipping and pealing and is no longer a smooth easily cleanable surface. Dish room sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Cut lettuce and cut tomatoes were held at 50°F, in the salad bar area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.

Blue Mountain Elementary, 45 Woodland Terrace, Hamburg, Nov. 4: no violations.

Deli Station, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 4: no violations.

Jake's Place, 3557 Old Route 22, Hamburg, Nov. 4: no violations.

Lucky Leprechaun Winery, 335-337 State St., Hamburg, Nov. 4: no violations.

Perry Indoor Golf & Billiards, 805 State St. Suite B, Hamburg, Nov. 4: no violations.

Peter Pipers Pickle Palace, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Nov. 4: no violations.

Salads & Desserts At Smuckers, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 4: one violation. Cold water handle at the handwash sink is broken.

Meadow Brook Country Club, 1153 Rick Road, Reading, Nov. 3: no violations.

Shillington Market Breakfast & Brunch, 10 S Summit Ave., Reading, Nov. 3: four violations. Cut tomatoes were held at 50°F, in the ban marie, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by dirty utensils and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Single use to go containers were not stored inverted to prevent dust and debris build up on food contact surfaces. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrected.

Daniel Boone Area Schools Amity Intermediate, 200 Boone Drive, Douglassville, Nov. 2: two violations. Observed hood vents in the cook line area with an accumulation of dust debris. Dish room sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap.

Dollar General #18310, 103 N Monocacy Creek Road, Douglassville, Nov. 2: no violations.

Fiore Ristorante, 401 Main St., Shoemakersville, Nov. 2: two violations. Observed single use to go packaging stored not inverted to prevent dust and debris accumulation. Corrected. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.

Gramia's Restaurant, 924 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Nov. 2: two violations. Observed soda nozzle and ice machine interior at the front counter with mold like build up. Corrected. Observed buckets in the food prep areas containing sanitizer, not labeled with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Jim Neidermyer Poultry, Leesport Farmers Market Bldg 2, Leesport, Nov. 2: no violations.

Mayra's Latin Cuisine At Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Nov. 2: one violation. Single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected.

Spunktown Tavern, 699 Englesville Road, Boyertown, Nov. 2: three violations. Observed rusted and corroded shelving in the walk-in cooler area. Bins of precut salad lettuce in the walk in cooler area stored open with no covering. Corrected. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Sweet Beginnings, 43 E Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Nov. 2: three violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Observed wet wiping cloths in the food prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. The sides of and the wall behind, the fryer and grill have observable grease like build up.

Brasilian Sweets And Treats Kiosk, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Nov. 1: no violations.

Dundore & Heister Meats 1331, 1333 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Nov. 1: one violation. Food employee personal belongings observed on a food preparation table. Corrected immediately.

Dunkin Donuts, 1121 Memorial Highway, Oley, Nov. 1: six violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in food prep area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Food dispensing utensil in bulk sugar and ice observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Torn and cracked door gaskets observed on the reach in cooling units at the front counter. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area. Corrected. Observed spray bottle of a cleaning chemical stored on top of a food storage container. Corrected.

High Point Baptist Academy, 200 Chapel Road PO Box 188, Geigertown, Nov. 1: no violations.

Nia's Restorante & Pizzeria, 41 Kings Plazza, Oley, Nov. 1: three violations. Chocolate milk dated 10/27/2022 observed for sale in the dining room self-service cooler. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the clean dish area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt on the ceiling around the vents above food preparation areas in the kitchen. Observed food and grease debris throughout the kitchen area on the walls and floor wall junctions.

Sammy's Steaks & Fries #4 (Xp-57583) Mff4, 410 Penn Ave., West Reading, Nov. 1: no violations.

Sammy's Steaks & Fries #6 (Xhh6048) Mff3, 410 Penn Ave., Wet Reading, Nov. 1: no violations.

Snowfox Sushi-Weis #184, 61 Kings Plaza, Oley, Nov. 1: no violations.

Daniel Boone School District High School, 501 Chestnut St. PO Box 450, Birdsboro, Oct. 31: no violations.

Exeter Township School District Owatin Creek Elementary, 5000 Boyertown Pike, Reading, Oct. 31: no violations.

Exeter Township School District Jacksonwald Elementary, 100 Church Lane Road, Reading, Oct. 31: no violations.

Weaver Orchard Inc., 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, Oct. 31: six violations. Observed fan equipment, in the donut shed area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed moldlike buildup and insulation debris on the door in the produce cooler. Observed food packaging not stored 6 inched off of the floor in the deli area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the ice cream building to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. The handwash sink located in the coffee area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. Corrected. Working containers in the produce and deli area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Countertop located in the produce prep area is made of bare wood, an absorbent and rough material.

Lukoil, 315 Penn Ave., West Reading, Oct. 28: one violation. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the restroom and back room. Corrected.

Noodl, 428 Penn Ave., West Reading, Oct. 28: no violations.

Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, 110 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Oct. 28: no violations.

Arrowhead Golf Course Inc., 1539 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, Oct. 27: no violations.

Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, Oct. 27: three violations. Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in the dish area. Corrected. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected. Mechanical warewashing equipment had old food buildup observed inside the sprayer nozzle. Corrected.

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