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 11/4/2026, Reed Cottage, located at 1863 Bethany Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567, was inspected and found with the following violation: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Corrected, main kitchen gave the cottage test strips.
On 11/4/2026, Knorr Cottage, located at 1863 Bethany Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567, was inspected and found with the following violation: Two working containers in the chemical closet area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
On 11/4/2026, Henning Center, located at 1863 Bethany Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567, was inspected and found with the following violation: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.
On 11/4/2026, Eck Cottage, located at 1863 Bethany Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567, was inspected and found with the following violation: Observed cooking pan lid, in the kitchen cabinet area, with an accumulation of food residue and debris on non-food contact surfaces. Corrected and cleaned.
On 11/4/2026, Berks Catholic High School, located at 955 E. Wyomissing Blvd., Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violation: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked.
On 11/5/2026, Victor Emmanuel II, located at 311-13 Hazel St., Reading, PA 19602, was inspected and found with the following violation: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked. Observed Bagged bread stored directly on the floor in walk in refrigerator area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
On 11/5/2026, Ukrainian American Club, located at 542 S. 7th St., Reading, PA 19602, was inspected and found with the following violation: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked.
On 11/5/2026, Thomas Ford TFA, located at 1020 Old Wyomissing St., Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violation: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
On 11/5/2026, Road Trip Eatery, located at 5652 Old Route 22, Shartlesville, PA 19554, was inspected and found with the following violation: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the refrigerator, is not being date marked. Correcting now.
On 11/5/2026, Riverboat Saloon, located at 5860 Old Route 22, Bernville, PA 19506, was inspected and found with the following violation: Front door located in the bar area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
On 11/5/2026, Governor Mifflin SD Senior High School, located at 101 S. Waverly St., Shillington, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violation: Multiple foods were held at 125-129°F, in the two hot hold areas, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected. Multiple foods were held at 53-56°F, in the cold hold service areas, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected with ice bath.
On 11/5/2026, Governor Mifflin SD Middle School, located at 130 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violation: Multiple foods were held at 48-52°F, in the kitchen area in multiple refrigerators, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.
On 11/5/2026, Family Dollar #28416, located at 508 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violation: Observed the bottom shelf and divider of the cold food case and the soda case by the registers to have an apparent mold build up. Observed 7 milks offered for sale past the sell by dates of 10/7/26 and 10/30/26. Corrected. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in canned food aisle are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected.
On 11/6/2026, The Bowers Hotel, located at 298 Bowers Rd., Bowers, PA 19511, was inspected and found with the following violation: Floor area of the kitchen below and behind the fryers is extremely dirty, and observed with excessive grease and food build up, and in need of cleaning. Facility has hood cleaning scheduled for 11/11/26 and fryers will be moved for cleaning behind and below.
On 11/6/2026, Sprecher’s Meats, located at 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609, was inspected and found with the following violation: Some prepackaged food items in the customer self-serve area not labeled properly with the ingredient statement.
On 11/6/2026, Rutter’s #92, located at 15475 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530, was inspected and found with the following violation: Icee nozzles (4), a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Ceiling-light fixture area of the food facility by the fryers was observed to have excessive dust build up and in need of cleaning.
On 11/6/2026, Maple Grove Pub & Grill, located at 2165 State St., Alburtis, PA 18011, was inspected and found with the following violation: Food employee observed on a break outside smoking a cigarette with apron on. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator next to the grill in the bar area. Corrected. Raw shell eggs observed in the walk-in cooler stored above vegetables. Corrected. Food dispensing utensil in the ice bin in the bar area and in the flour bin in the kitchen area were observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.
On 11/6/2026, Liberty Tap Room, located at 237 Butter Ln., Reading, PA 19606, was inspected and found with the following violations: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food was held at 58 °F in the 2-door Victory refrigerator in the cooking area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Food items in this refrigerator were thrown away during this inspection. Refrigerator may not be used to store food until it is operating properly. Open employee beverage containers were observed in the kitchen food preparation areas. Corrected. Containers are being used to collect dripping water under the condenser unit in the 2-door Victory refrigeration unit in the cooking area. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the 2-door Victory refrigeration unit in the cooking area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bara area. Corrected. Window in the corner of the cooking area is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of pests. Door to the outside located in the kitchen area of the food facility is being propped open without any screening to prevent the entrance of pests. Corrected. Scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. This is not a clean surface. Soda guns at the bar, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrected. Food employee personal belongings (backpack) observed hanging on a shelving unit used to store clean food equipment in the kitchen. Corrected. Working container (spray bottle), used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
On 11/6/2026, Jamar Groceries LLC, located at 544 Noble St., Kutztown, PA 19530, was inspected and found with the following violation: Food Facility is using / offering for sale foods prepared in an unapproved private home. Corrected baked goods were removed from sale and application was given.
On 11/10/2026, Redner’s Warehouse Market #16, located at 500 Hawkridge Dr., Hamburg, PA 19526, was inspected and found with the following violation: Receiving door located in the receiving area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Work order was submitted to maintenance. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but rotisserie and fried chicken was observed being held for more than 4 hours. Corrected and removed. The handwash sink in the fruit prep area was blocked by a bin and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
On 11/10/2026, New Douglassville Cafe, located at 1554 Ben Franklin Hwy., Unit D, Douglassville, PA 19518, was inspected and found with the following violation: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed handwash sink leaking at the base of the faucet attachment and the 3-bay sink leaking at the drain. Scoop being stored in the ice bucket with handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice. Corrected. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Corrected. Food employee observed on the cook line, wearing watch on arm. Food employees observed on the cookline, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
On 11/10/2026, Domino’s Pizza, located at 909 Heritage Dr., Elverson, PA 19520, was inspected and found with the following violation: Food ingredient storage containers, in the pizza prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected. Employees beverage container observed stored on top of clean food equipment on the drying rack. Corrected.
Several other restaurants were inspected during this time period with no violations reported: Saint Peters IN Reading, Moyer Cottage in Womelsdorf, Leinbach Cottage in Womelsdorf, Knerr Cottage in Womelsdorf, Keck Cottage in Womelsdorf, Hess Cottage in Womelsdorf, Dubbs Cottage in Womelsdorf, Brobst Cottage in Womelsdorf, Bethany Children’s Home Main Kitchen in Womelsdorf, Sazon Liniero in Reading, Sal’s Pizza Style in Birdsboro, Papa John’s #2294 in West Lawn, Domino’s #4760 in Shoemakersville, Buffalo Wild Wings Go in Wyomissing, 724 Bistro in Douglassville, Vivi Bubble Tea in West Reading, Mr Food in Kutztown, Archie’s Taqueria in West Reading, Dairy Queen in Reading, CVS Pharmacy #1321 in Reading, Jersey Mike’s Subs #8114 in Reading, Arby’s #1878 in Reading, and Antietam SD Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School in Reading.
