The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov
On September 24, 2024, Floyd’s Steaks2, located at 318 Vinemont Rd, Reinholds, PA 17569, was inspected and found with the following violation: Observed Bain Marie Fridge with a holding temp of 50 degrees. Only storing produce, product moved to working unit till repaired. Corrected.
On September 25, 2024, Unique Sweets and Twists, located at Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, PA 19533, was inspected and found with the following violation: Customer self-service single-use tableware (plastic forks) not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected.
On September 25, 2024, Tony’s Pizza Shop, located at 6 W Franklin St, Topton, PA 19562, was inspected and found with the following violations: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator in the prep area equipment. Corrected. Observed cold hold equipment, in dining area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Corrected.
On September 25, 2024, Sunnyside Pastries at Leesport Market, located at Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, PA 19533, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility has packaged food which is not labeled as required. Jars of red beets, chow chow, hot pepper butter, and pickles do not have any labeling. Owner stated that the products are produced at the main kitchen in Lancaster County. Unlabeled jars were taken off the counter until they can be properly labeled. Handwash station was not set up at the donut making area. Corrected.
On September 25, 2024, Redvo Restaurant, located at 6213 Oley Turnpike Rd, Oley, PA 19547, was inspected and found with the following violations: The handwash sink in the cooking area was blocked by an empty pitcher and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Faucet is leaking at the handwash sink in the cooking area.
On September 25, 2024, Exeter Family Restaurant, located at 4800 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606, was inspected and found with the following violations: A food employee was observed touching a sandwich and pickles – ready to eat foods – with bare hands. Corrected. Observed strawberries, lettuce, and milk stored under and with raw eggs in the upstairs walk-in cooler. Corrected. Women’s restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle(s). Exit door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a door frame that is deteriorated and there is a gap at the bottom, left-hand side. This door does not protect against the entry of pests.
On September 25, 2024, China Hut Restaurant, located at 21 Franklin St, Fleetwood, PA 19522, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food dispensing utensil in powdered flavorings were observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Observed several containers of food uncovered in the reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Corrected. Chicken and ribs were observed thawing at room temperature, which is not an approved thawing method. 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. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Hood vent intake filters need to be cleaned, or filters changed as it has excessive dust and grease build up.
On September 25, 2024, Bagel Bar, located at 214 W Main St, Kutztown, PA 19530, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that baked goods (cookies and macaroons) are from an approved source. Corrected by removing from sales case. Food contact surface of cutting boards (3) is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching.
On September 26, 2024, Wal-Mart Store #1670, located at 1135 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: 20 assorted (vegetables, canned milk, soups) severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed on the sales floor and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. 4 containers of organic baby formula offered for sale beyond the sell or use by date of September 1,2024. Corrected, pilled from the sales floor.
On September 26, 2024, Shriners International, located at 221 Orchard Rd, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violation: Interior of ice buckets (3), a food contact surface, was observed to have organic residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
On September 26, 2024, Saladworks, located at 2111 State Hill Rd, Unit 200, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violation: Exterior of the ice chute (nonfood contact surface) at the soda machine was observed with pink organic matter. Corrected.
On September 26, 2024, Italian & French Pastry Shop, located at 2934 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: An open employee’s beverage container was observed on food preparation table. Food employee observed not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net or hat. Store personal items in separate location from customer items. Baked foods were held at 46.3°F, in middle display case rather than 41°F or below as required. Ambient air temperature measuring device in middle display case is not accurate to +/- 3°F.
On September 26, 2024, American Legion Post #471, located at 100 Walker Dr, Boyertown, PA 19512, was inspected and found with the following violations: Frozen foods observed not maintained in a frozen state in the freezer two unit in the upstairs kitchen and bar area. Food was voluntary removed and disposed of. The grill and the fryer in the upstairs kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
On September 27, 2024, Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar, located at 1615 Duke St, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violation: Food facility does not have available quat sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate quat sanitizer concentration.
On September 27, 2024, Ray’s #1 Pizza, located at 1665 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: Scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine, which is not a clean surface. Corrected. Wall area below the walk-in cooler door is damaged and is in need of repair.
On September 27, 2024, Pollo’s Don Juan 2, located at 1665 State Hill Rd, Unit 980, Reading, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following 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. Owner’s certificate is a Food Handler certificate.
On September 27, 2024, Little Italia Pizzeria, located at 1665 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: Deflector in the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed dirt/debris on the floor around the mixer, ice machine, and under the 3-compartment sink. Customer self-service single-use tableware (forks and knives) not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrected.
On September 27, 2024, Hecky’s Sub Shop, located at 313 State St, Hamburg, PA 19526, was inspected and found with the following violation: Fryer basket observed with broken wires, making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
On September 27, 2024, Gracie’s, located at 1534 Manatawny Dr, Pine Forge, PA 19548, was inspected and found with the following violation: Food facility does not have available Chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration.
On September 27, 2024, Clean Eatz, located at 1665 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violation: Working container (spray bottle) in the front area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
On September 28, 2024, Turkey Hill Minit Market #31, located at 2240 Hampden Blvd, Reading, PA 19604, was inspected and found with the following violation: Vents (silver) at open air bottle beverage refrigerator are dusty.
On September 28, 2024, AMC, located at 3050 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Ice bin cart soiled. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected on inspection. Additional hooks required for hanging cleaning tools.
On September 29, 2024, Regal Buffet, located at 3252 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed scored/stained cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Screen door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
On September 29, 2024, La Chona Mexican Food, located at 2830 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
On September 30, 2024, MET-ED / A First Energy Company, located at 2800 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Lower compartment ambient temperature measured at 45.5 degrees F. in the grill area/bain marie rather than 41°F or below as required. Executive chef transferred all food items to alternate refrigeration on inspection. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
On October 2, 2024, 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, located at 3582 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violation: The facility was listed as out of compliance. The handwash sink located in the preparation area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Hot water heater observed broken, manager set up a temporary hand washing set up. Hot water heater to be fixed tomorrow.
Several other restaurants were inspected during this time period with no violations reported: WK&S Railroad Snack Bar, Kempton. Video Burger, West Lawn. Kutztown SD Greenwich EL, Lenhartsville. Dollar General Store #24213, Lenhartsville. TLC’s Half Baked Goods, Leesport. Rita’s of Kutztown, Kutztown. Old Glory Coffee & Bagel Co, Leesport. Cup of Joy Smoothie and Acai Bowl, Kutztown. Comb Coffee Co., Topton. Yogo Crazy, Wyomissing. Beer Vault, Reading. Barnes & Noble Booksellers #2050, Wyomissing. Sonic Drive-In #6886, Reading. Huie’s Gray Fox Inn, Reinholds. Hamburg Area SD Tilden Elem, Hamburg. Cracker Barrel #312, Hamburg. Dollar Tree Store #1682, Reading. Dollar Tree #4658, Temple. P.J Auctions LLC, Hereford.