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 May 15, 2025, Union House, located at 1803 S Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505, was inspected and found with the following violations: Facility was listed as out of compliance. Women’s restroom does not have a self-closing door. This is a repeat violation and needs to be repaired. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.
On May 15, 2025, Dunkin Donuts, located at 830 Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA 19505, was inspected and found with the following violations: The handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by a shelving unit and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Coving is observed missing tiles in the backroom. This needs to be repaired/replaced.
On May 16, 2025, The Bowers Hotel, located at 298 Bowers Road, Bowers, PA 19511, was inspected and found with the following violations: Cup containers without handles were observed being stored in bulk bins of flour and breadcrumbs in the baking prep area. Corrected. Salmon was observed thawing at room temperature on the 4 wheeled cart in dry storage, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected, Salmon was put into the walk-in cooler.
On May 16, 2025, Stoltzfus Soft Pretzels, located at 2934 N 5th Street Highway, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed pretzels stored under peeling light/heating fixtures. Fan guards dusty (x 2) with potential of contaminating food during preparation. Conduit dusty above pretzel heating area. Personal beverages observed stored on worktables and not in designated area away from food prep. Observed wet wiping cloths in food prep areas, and in handwashing sink not being stored in sanitizer solution.
On May 16, 2025, Laxmi’s Indian Grille, located at 1806 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink and dishwasher. Fan being used in the kitchen has an accumulation of dust/dirt. Door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has gaps at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests.
On May 16, 2025, Kathryn’s Katering, located at 8380 Allentown Pike, Blandon, PA 19510, was inspected and found with the following violations: Shelf below the grill on the cookline was observed with excessive food debris build up. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
On May 16, 2025, Foltz’s, located at 2934 N 5th Street, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Personal beverages and food observed in food prep areas. Corrected on inspection. Food dispensing utensils in bulk food bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected on inspection. Mop was not hung to air dry.
On May 16, 2025, D R Deli Grocery, located at 201 N 9th Street, Reading, PA 19601, was inspected and found with the following violations: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cooler, is not being date marked. Packaged meat not properly stored in the freezer cross contamination of meats. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prepping area. Packaged food, in freezer area, is an unpackaged food stored or displayed in direct contact with ice. Cleanliness of meat slicer, also cleanliness of the inside of freezers food residue on the shelves. The handwash sink in the prepping area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed food in the sink.
On May 17, 2025, Sunoco Mini Mart, located at 4601 N 5th Street Highway, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Self-service pastelitos were held at 125°F, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected on inspection with thermostat adjustment to “5”. Milk/creamers for hot beverages were held at 43.6°F, in the self-service area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected on inspection with thermostat adjustment to “2”. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the self-service handwash station area.
On May 18, 2025, Miriam Aviles @ Willow Glenn, located at 94 Park Avenue, Reading, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: The handwash sink located in the stick stand area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.
On May 18, 2025, Maricely Class @ Willow Glenn, located at 94 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: The handwash sink located in the stick stand area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. 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.
On May 18, 2025, Maria Cortes/Mondragon at Willow Glenn, located at 94 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Please provide a current license.
On May 18, 2025, Manuel Class at Willow Glenn, located at 94 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: The handwash sink located in the stick stand area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.
On May 18, 2025, Grateful Coffee and Thrift Bar at Willow Glenn, located at 94 Park Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: The handwash sink located in the serving area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
On May 19, 2025, Turkey Hill Minit Market #242, located at 2901 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed two half gallons of fat free milk offered for sale beyond the sell by date of 5/12/25. Corrected immediately.
On May 19, 2025, IHOP #5502, located at 2701 Meridian Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: There is a gap along the front and right side of the ice machine between the upper portion and the bottom bin. Floor surface material is deteriorating in some areas of the kitchen, such as the dishwasher area and cookline area. Also, floor tiles in the mop sink are missing. Working container (spray bottle) in the dishwashing area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Observed dirt/debris/grease/ old food debris in the following areas: (1) under the front server counters, (2) along the wall under equipment at the cooking line, (3) on surfaces of the grill at the far left of the cooking line, (4) in the corner near the large mixer, (5) along the wall near the ice machine. There is dried food residue on some surfaces of the milkshake mixer. Corrected.
On May 20, 2025, Mister Softee #4, located at 1518 Elizabeth Street, Laureldale, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Several other restaurants were inspected during this time period with no violations reported: Cast Iron Creations in Boyetown, Starbucks in Leesport, Matt’s Coney Island in Reading, Krystyna’s Kitchen in Reading, Ferrara’s Trattoria in Muhlenberg Township, Vietnamese Delights in Muhlenberg Township, Taco Bell #5752 in Muhlenberg Township, Deep Roots Valley Farm in Mohrsville, Burger King #303 in Muhlenberg Township, Sigfrido Tapia at Willow Glen, Olucuilta at Willow Glen, Las Cazuelas Mexican Food at Willow Glen, Plantedhub Catering Kitchen in Reading.
