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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.

Complaints can be filed online with the PDA.

Below are the results of inspections conducted between July 6 and July 19, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of July 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Leiby’s Ice Cream-Mff 2-Xjk4413, 36 Grandview Ave., Wernersville, July 14: no violations.

Midway Exxon & Food Mart, 321 Midway Road, Bethel, July 12: three violations. Ice bin on ice machine has corroded non food grade metal strips at top of interior of the ice machine that are leaving rust stains down the sides of the ice bin and must be changed to proper material and bin cleaned. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Water filters for ice machine are not dated with service date.

Shuberts Best, 5836 Four Point Road, Bethel, July 12: two violations. The handwash sink located in the counter or restroom area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F. Facility has oil hot water and there is no fuel for water heater at this time. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment is not 110°F as required. Facility has oil hot water and there is no fuel at this time to run hot water heater.

Country Basket Produce, 806 Mountain Home Road, Reading, July 11: three violations. Observed crates of fresh produce stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep / warewashing area. Facility expanded and moved prep area to back room and a hand sink is needed in food area. An unapproved insect control device located above food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrected.

Redner’s Warehouse Market #50, 801 Carsonia Ave., Reading, July 11: no violations.

Arby’s #7001, 4850 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, July 8: two violations. Food employees observed in cook line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in * area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Facility is having more shelving installed to help alleviate this issue.

BLB Pizza, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, July 8: no violations.

Camp Conrad Weiser, 201 Cushion Peak Road, Wernersville, July 8: three violations. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Drain line from work sink at ice machine is too short and leaving a ponding of water around floor drain basin area. Nozzle head of self-serve water vending machine at front counter has a lime build up around nozzle head and must be cleaned.

Hazel’s Cafe At Mayfield On Noble, 544 Noble St., Kutztown, July 8: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.

Meraki Manor, 1405 Old River Road, Birdsboro, July 8: two violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Owner has a certificate that is valid until 2026, but it is not posted. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the 2-door refrigeration unit and bain marie in the side room.

Trish’s Specialty Cheese Cakes, 20 N 6th Ave., West Reading, July 8: no violations.

Dine & Dash Urban Grill Mff3 Xng9283, 50 Lindsay Court, Mohnton, July 7: no violations.

Ken Grill Pool Snack Bar, 730 High Blvd Po Box 113, Reading, July 7: four violations. Food employees observed in Food area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Floor drain is backing up when 3 bay sink is used causing a ponding of water under the sink area. Hot water faucet is loose on the handsink. Food Employees observed working with exposed foods with fingernail polish and / or artificial fingernails. Assorted food was held at 60 °F, in the refrigerator area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.

4th Day Ice Cream Tfs-2, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

4th Day Kids Lemonade Tfs-3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Bake Oven Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Bang Cookies, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Berks Area Youth Recreation Tfs4, GGM Community Days, Shillington, July 6: no violations.

Blue Mountain Vineyards (Tfs1), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Candy Barn (Tfs 3), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Christmas City Spirits, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Colony Meadery, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Country Kitchen At Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: two violations. Temporary hand wash sink must be a container with a flip open spout that stays open while in use. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in kitchen refrigerator equipment.

Das Pickle Haus, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Eight Oaks Craft Distillers, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Esser’s Apples Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Floyd’s P1 Mff3 Xv38644, 318 Vinemont Road, Reinholds, July 6: no violations.

Floyd’s St1 Mff4 Tn90868, 318 Vinemont Road, Reinholds, July 6: three violations. The handwash sink in the trailer being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed bag of chicken in the sink thawing. Chicken removed and sink was cleaned and sanitized for use. Frozen Chicken observed thawing at room temperature in the sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected. Warewashing sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap.

Frecon’s Cidery Tfs1, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: one violation. Soap was not available at the temporary handwash sink. Corrected.

Haven Farmstead, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Island Expressions Tfs-4, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Jp’s Concessions T-Xbl0956, 30 Stauffer Lane Po Box 33, Mohnton, July 6: no violations.

Jp’s Concessions Tff2 Xp24644, 159 Rudloff Road, Mohnton, July 6: no violations.

Jp’s Lemonade Tff Xk91197, 159 Rudloff Lane, Mohnton, July 6: no violations.

Kutz Mill Orchards, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Mimi’s Pecans, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Nectar Of The Vine, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Pop’s Malt Shoppe, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Pretzel Revolution Stand Folk Festival (Tfs3), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Pure Wild Tea Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Rosemary House, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Simply Savory, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: one violation. Stand needs a proper portable handwash station for open food product sampling. Water container with a flip top spigot and soap (not hand sanitizer).

Ski’s Shave Ice, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Strawberry Festival Stand, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Tastie Teas, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

The Apple Dumpling, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Tre Wood Fired, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Xplorer Spirits, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Your Chocolate Guys, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 6: no violations.

Youthwise Youth Grp (Milkshake Stand) Tfs3, GGM Community Days, Shillington, July 6: two violations. The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 10 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Route 61 Diner, 3455 Pottsville Pike, July 18: four violations. Food dispensing utensil in ice at soda machine observed stored in the ice and not with handle above the top of the ice. Corrected on inspection. Pans observed not stored inverted or covered. Corrected on inspection. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Corrected on inspection. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator.

Lorah Family Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 16: one violation. Floor in food storage/preparation/walk-in refrigerator area is cement and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Wegman’s Poultry, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 16: one violation. Observed 1 deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.

Checkers, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 14: 10 violations. Hot dogs were hot held at 111.7 degrees F. Corrected on inspection; hot dogs discarded and replaced. Reach-in french fry freezer/refrigerator measured 50.9 degrees F. Food employees observed in food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Walk-in cooler and freezer fan guards soiled. Lower area of cold bain marie soiled. Ice machine interior panel soiled. No posting of certification. Unknown if manager has Employee Food Certification. No certificates observed/posted indicating certification of any employees/managers. Lighting is not functional in walk-in cooler. Temporary alternative lighting not available. Food in the walk-in cooler stored without bag closure. Personal foods/beverages mixed in with customer related foods. Food dispensing utensil in ice bin at beverage machine observed stored in the ice and not with handle above the top of the ice. Corrected on inspection. Commercially processed ready-to-eat food, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #62, 4801 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 14: one violation. Fan guards in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer are soiled.

Wendy’s Restaurant #19301, 3225 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 14: eight violations. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk-in refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. The handwashing sink in the utility/cashier area/men’s room do not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Food dispensing utensil in ice/ice machine observed stored in the ice and not with handle above the top of the ice. Observed floor/wall/hosing at ice cream/beverage machines, in service area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Two employees observed in food preparation area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Handwashing signage not observed at cashier area handwashing sink. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in the walk-in refrigerator. Chicken nuggets were held at 130.5 degrees F. Corrected on inspection; nuggets discarded. Out of compliance.

La Grang Azul Poll Cevichria, 418 S. 19th St., July 19: two violations. Both hood systems need to be professionally cleaned and serviced. Documentation required. Ensure hood system in rear food prep area is adequately and functioning properly, for your cooking needs. Was extremely coated with cooking residue.

Dariel Deli And Grocery, 151 N. Fourth St., July 14: no violations.

Hermanos Arias Grocery LLC, 365 N. Front St., July 14: no violations.

Reneacer Grocery LLC, 301 N. Front St., July 14: no violations.

Garcia Diaz Grocery, 151 N. Third St., July 8: one violation. Observed damaged floor tile in Retail and food prep areas. Fix an replace as needed.

Taqueria El Carreton Mexican Food #2 #360503, 817 Oley St., July 8: no violations.

4th And Pine Deli And Grocery 373837, 354 S. Fourth St., July 7: one violation. Observed damaged and missing floor tile throughout retail area. Fix or replace as needed.

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant A1802010, 201 S. Fourth St., July 7: no violations.

El Bohio Restaurant A2003090, 309 N. Fifth St., July 7: no violations.

La Casa Del Chimi, 101 S. Fourth St., July 7: two violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.

Anrit Sunny LLC, 348 N. Fifth St., July 6: three violations. Observed several stained ceiling tiles in need of replacement Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Ventilation hood is due for a professional cleaning. Documentation required.

Family Dollar Store 7250 Acct-343808, 323 N. Fourth St., July 6: one violation. Observed water leaking from employee restroom ceiling. Hot water heater is installed above restroom area. Fix or replace as needed. Must use licensed contractor.

One Stop Deli And Grocery 378797, 200 N. Fifth St., July 6: one violation. Observed an excessive grease build up on the sidewalk around the used cooking oil storage container.

The following reports for the period of June 22 to July 5, 2022, were added to the state’s database after July 7 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Barto Birch Distillery, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Boyd’s Cardinal Hollow Winery (Tfs 3), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: one violation. The handwash sink in the mobile unit was blocked by personal belongings and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.

Cherry & Cream Soda Wagon, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Dietrich’s Meats Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Dutch Dogs/Susannahs Sarsparilla Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Flowering Onion, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Governor Mifflin Music Association (Tfs3), GGM Community Days, Shillington, July 5: no violations.

Johnny’s Pizza T-Xl83397 (Mff3), 915 Cocalico Road, Birdsboro, July 5: no violations.

Kiwanis Club Of Berks County (Tfs3), GGM Community Days, Shillington, July 5: no violations.

Knights Of Columbus #7179 (Xfn-5782) Mff-3 , Mobile Unit, Reading, July 5: no violations.

Kutztown Fair Assoc Cafe Tfs4, Festival & Fair, Kutztown, July 5: three violations. Food contact surface of stainless steel mixer bowl is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting and is rusted. The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 180°F (or 165°F for stationary rack). Temperature was only 140 degrees. Corrected. Machine adjusted. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Kutztown Grange Stand (Tfs4), Kutztown Fair & Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Kutztown Lions Club Stand, Kutztown Fair & Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.

Kutztown Optimist Club, Kutztown Festival & Fair, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Little Richard’s s BBQ Chicken Stand, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Little Richard’s Bratwurst & Turkey Legs (Tfs3), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: one violation. Observed bags of potatoes and onions stored directly on the ground, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.

Little Richard’s Oma’s Kuche (Tfs4), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: one violation. Bottle of blue liquid not labeled to identify the contents. Corrected.

Litttle Richard’s Lemon Drink (Tfs3), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: one violation. The food facility does not have a handwash station set up. Corrected.

Mohnton-Cumru Lions Club #1 Tfs-3, GGM Community Days, Shillington, July 5: no violations.

Orange Drinka, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Original Kutztown Funnel Cake, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Pip And Lily’s Loaded Tots Mff3(Xnf-4416), 2618 Colorado Drive, Birdsboro, July 5: no violations.

Rita’s Water Ice Mff2, 850 Golden Drive, Blandon, July 5: no violations.

Root Beer Wagon, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Southern Specialties (Tfs 4), Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: one violation. Spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled to identify the contents. Corrected.

Spuds, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Two Can Catering Mfs3 Xba-9714, 132 S. Freeman St., Robesonia, July 5: no violations.

Vince’s Das Wurst Haus Tfs4, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Oil skimmer observed with loose and broken wires.

Vince’s Kutztown Pa Dutch Funnel Cake Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Vince’s Lemon Drink A Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Vince’s Lemon Drink B Tfs3, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: two violations. A food employee was observed touching cut lemons, a ready-to-eat food – with bare hands. Corrected. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the food prep area. Corrected.

Vince’s Ox & Pig Roast Bratwurst Tfs4, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: two violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrected. The handwash sink in the food prep area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected.

Virginville Grange Food Stand, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Waffle Ice Cream, Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, July 5: no violations.

Wingmans Mff3 (Zrn-4689), 204 W. 39th St., Reading, July 5: one violation. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods, in a reach in cooler. Corrected.

Ganly’s State Hill Pub, 500 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring, July 1: no violations.

Redner’s Warehouse Market #26, 5473 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, July 1: no violations.

Camp Calvary, 48 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville, June 30: no violations.

Eagles Peak CG Snack Bar, 397 Eagles Peak Road, Robesonia, June 30: no violations.

Hassler’s Filling Station, 3200 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, June 30: no violations.

Semper Pie LLC, 14 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, June 30: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Soul Farm To Truck Mff4, 844 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville, June 30: three violations. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Berkshire C C 9th Green, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading, June 29: two violations. Caps are missing for the top of the open cup dispensers along side of ice machine. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the snackbar area.

Berkshire C C Club House, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading, June 29: five violations. Single-use cup without a handle is being used as a scoop in the sugar/bread crumb bins. Corrected. Observed various food stored in reach in refrigerator and bain marie on the cook line, where it is subject to splash from Condensate water build up in bottom of refrigerators. Light cover above stove area in banquet cook line side is broken and must be replaced. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in 2 kitchen areas on work tables, a food preparation area. Corrected. Side door in stairway to bar area has a gap from loose weatherstrip and must be repaired.

Berkshire C C Pool Snack Bar, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading, June 29: two violations. Working containers in kitchen area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Ice blending machine at the outside bar has a heavy residue build up on the splash guard under the ice dispensing area. Corrected.

Bern Township Lions Pool, Rebers Ridge & Upper Van Reed, Leesport, June 29: five violations. Single-use cup without a handle is being used as a scoop in the sugar/bread crumb bins. Corrected. Observed various food stored in reach in refrigerator and bain marie on the cook line, where it is subject to splash from Condensate water build up in bottom of refrigerators. Light cover above stove area in banquet cook line side is broken and must be replaced. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in 2 kitchen areas on work tables, a food preparation area. Corrected. Side door in stairway to bar area has a gap from loose weatherstrip and must be repaired.

Betty’s Old Fashioned Lemonade (Leesport Stand), Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, June 29: two violations. Food employee observed working with exposed foods with fingernail polish. Food employee observed wearing multiple bracelets on arms.

Betty’s Old Fashioned Lemonade Unit #1 Mff3 (Xmr-4939), 22 Octagon Ave., Sinking Spring, June 29: no violations.

Betty’s Old Fashioned Lemonade Unit #2 Mff3 (Temp), 22 Octagon Ave., Sinking Spring, June 29: no violations.

Leesport Pool Snack Bar, Washington St Po Box 710, Leesport, June 29: no violations.

Mulligan’s Fish Fry & Seafood, Leesport Farm Mkt Po Box 747, Leesport, June 29: one violation. Working container (spray bottle), used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Dunkin Donuts, 3818 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, June 28: no violations.

Kauffman’s Bar-B-Q Mff3 T-Pt9690t, 233 Gravel Pit Road, Bethel, June 28: no violations.

La Bendicion Mff 3-Zvd2650, 522 N. Eighth St., Reading, June 28: one violation. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in 2 refrigerators equipment.

Pretzel Revolution Mff-4 (Xha-3274), 4963 Kutztown Road, Temple, June 28: no violations.

Shillington Swimming Pool, 999 E. Broad St., Reading, June 28: no violations.

Papa Johns Pizza, 2312 Fairmont Ave., June 27: three violations. Observed torn door gaskets on the Bain Marie. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in both the storage area and the prep area. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in several areas of the facility. Facility does have a pest control program and is working on the problem. Out of compliance.

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