Berks food safety inspections: Ice machine had black and pink mold

Aug 27, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture keeps records of food safety inspections at restaurants and food vendors.

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own 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 March 16 and March 29, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of March 31 at 6 p.m.

Wilson School District Senior High School, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, March 29: one violation. Ceiling in the walk-in cooler area observed with chipping and peeling paint and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Conrad Weiser School District West Elementary, 102 S. Third St., Womelsdorf, March 25: no violations.

Louies Kitchen And Bar, 12 Village Center Drive, Reading, March 25: no violations.

Tulpehocken School District Bethel Elementary, 8390 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, March 25: no violations.

Arby's #5229, 15506 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, March 24: three violations. Sandwich ingredients (sliced tomatoes, cheese, meat) were held at 55 °F in the make line table, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Observed excessive ice accumulation in walk-in freezer. PIC stated repairs have been made and freezer needs to be defrosted. The light intensity in the walk-in freezer is not at least 10 foot candles.

Windsor Inn, 38 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, March 24: four violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Class is scheduled for June. A working container of cleaner / sanitizer was stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the cook line area. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Reach-in refrigerator with glass doors has a build up of old food residue around doorframes and handle areas and must be cleaned.

Ay Chihuahua Mexican Grill, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading, March 23: no violations.

Marisol's Bakery & Cafe, 2903 Pricetown Road, Temple, March 23: no violations.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, March 22: one violation. Observed clean food storage containers stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). This is a repeat violation.

American Legion Post #217, 133 Centre Ave., Topton, March 18: no violations.

Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown, March 18: no violations.

The Salvation Army, 409 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, March 18: one violation. Observed clean food storage containers stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). This is a repeat violation.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #124, 3664 Seisholtzville Road Po Box 527, Hereford, March 18: one violation. There is observable mold like residue in the ice chutes of the fountain drink machine.

Waterman Meat Market, 97 Springhill Road, Hereford, March 18: no violations.

Big Lots #1754, 3215 N. Fifth St. Highway, March 27: no violations.

Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg, 2900 Lawn Terrace, March 27: five violations. Observed wooden handled utensils in plastic storage drawers, which cannot be cleaned adequately as surface is not smooth. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof over the desk area. Utensils in plastic drawers observed not stored with handles in same direction. The floor/wall juncture in rear store room is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. The coving is breaking away from the wall. This is not effective for pest control. Tracking between ceiling tiles and ceiling light covers are dusty/rusty. Current certificate not posted. Contact servsafe.com for printable copies (after log in/registration).

Best Taco Mexican Food, 423 Water St., March 26: one violation. Raw chicken was stored above raw beef in the reach-in refrigerator. Corrected on inspection.

Go Fish, 2934 N. Fifth St. Highway, March 26: four violations. Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected on inspection. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigerator, is not being date marked. Serving utensils not stored with handles up, allowing for potential contamination. The handwashing sink was blocked by multiple containers and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected immediately on inspection.

Johnny & Hons, 2546 Kutztown Road, March 26: four violations. Food contact surfaces of plastic and aluminum colanders is not smooth, cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Replace colanders. Raw chicken/ground beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods. Potential for contamination of foods stored below it, even when covered. Commercially processed ready-to-eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Walls and floor in fryer area are soiled with encrusted grease. Floor at grease trap/underneath sink is soiled.

Penn Dutch Poultry, 2934 N. Fifth St. Highway, March 26: three violations. Food dispensing utensil in old bay seasoning container observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected on inspection. Space/shelf below fresh eggs is in need of cleaning. Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

Schell's Dairy Swirl, 4625 N. Fifth St. Highway, March 26: two violations. Ice cream scoop with missing plastic bottom cannot be cleaned adequately. Replace as needed. Food dispensing utensil in Peanut Butter Cup pieces observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Corrected on inspection.

Chestnut Mini Market 362730, 845 Chestnut St., March 29: one violation. Observed damaged an missing ceiling tile. Need to be replaced.

Matos Food Market 377472, 900 Chestnut St., March 29: three violations. Non-food contact surfaces (Interior surfaces and Door gaskets of Freezing an Cooling Equipment) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.Observed damaged an missing floor tiles through-out retail area. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in employee restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Romanos Pizza, 501 Lancaster Ave., March 29: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Screpesi's Sandwich Shop 44205000, 500 Lancaster Ave., March 29: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts 365570, 800 Lancaster Ave., March 28: no violations.

Taco Guac N Bowl, 1040 Lancaster Ave Reading Pa 19607, March 28: no violations.

Chapmans Deli 44211100, 1110 Lancaster Ave., March 25: one violation. Deli case is in need of a good general cleaning.

CVS Reading 3242 #44213030, 1303 Lancaster Ave., March 24: one violation. Observed dirty /dusty shelves in the milk cooler.

Kauffman's Deli And Grocery, 1122 Elm St., March 24: no violations.

Smart Mart 372426, 1235 Lancaster Ave., March 24: no violations.

The Dog House 44212160, 1216 Lancaster Ave., March 24: one violation. Ventilation hood in need of a professional cleaning documentation required

Marias Restaurant & Lounge 58204040, 404 Penn St., March 22: three violations. Soap dispensers was not available at the handwash sink in the Restroom areas. Hood ventilation system is in need of Professional Cleaning. Documentation required. Basement exit door located in the rear of the food facility has gaps and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Mi Casa Su Casa, 320 Penn St., March 22: no violations.

Speedway 06713, 200 Lancaster Ave., March 22: no violations.

Family Dollar, 231 Lancaster Ave., March 21: no violations.

Marvel Ranch, 359 Penn St., March 21: two violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of splash from soda dispensers. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the Restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Russo's Pizza 58205270, 527 Penn St., March 21: two violations. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle buried beneath the ice. Entrance door to the outside, located in the retail area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open. Screening on rear exit door is ripped an in need of repair/replacement

Boston House Restaurant 58209500, 950 Penn St., March 18: no violations.

El Primo Bar 367082, 200 N. Ninth St., March 17: three violations. Hood Ventilation System needs to be professionally cleaned and serviced. Documentation required. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. (Limes)

Borelli's Hotel A1400490, 49 S. Third St., March 16: no violations.

Jet Set 357906, 118 S. Ninth St., March 16: three violations. Hood Ventilation System needs to be professionally cleaned an serviced. Documentation required. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Food observed thawing at room temperature, which is not an approved thawing method.

Judy's On Cherry A1800300, 30 S. Fourth St., March 16: no violations.

La Rienda Del Mexicano Restaurant, 900 N. Nintth St., March 16: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Hood system needs to be professionally cleaned documentation required.

Little Brown Jug 366191, 900 Lancaster Ave., March 16: no violations.

Pikalon LLC, 956 Chestnut St., March 16: two violations. Observed grease and oil spillage on sidewalk. Along the area of used oil receptacle. Food observed thawing in standing water in the three bay sink, which is not an approved thawing method.

The Peanut Bar 58203320, 328 Penn St., March 16: no violations.

Travelers Pub 23217010, 1701 Cotton St., March 16: no violations.

Ukranian American Club A3005420, 542 S. Seventh St., March 16: two violations. Hood ventilation system needs to be professionally cleaned and serviced. Documentation required. The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked and not accessible at all times for employee use.

The following reports for the period of March 2 to March 15, 2022, were added to the state's database after March 17 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Jersey Mike's Subs, 2733 Papermill Road Suite X10, Wyomissing, March 11: two violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the main prep area. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry in the service sink area. Corrected.

Ruby Tuesday #2946, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, March 11: two violations. Several light bulbs in the kitchen area have protective plastic tubes, but are missing the end caps. Ceiling tile is damaged at the hood in the food preparation area of the kitchen.

B's Hamburg Sweet Treats, 234 State St., Hamburg, March 09: no violations.

Logan's Roadhouse, 65 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg, March 09: four violations. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have black and pink mold like build up. A temperature measuring device for measuring hot water sanitizing water temperatures is not available. Mechanical warewashing equipment had scale buildup observed inside. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the dish machine area.

Boston Market #3603, 101 Moreview Blvd. Route 23, Morgantown, March 08: four violations. Back door located in the prep area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Corrected. Multiple sinks do not have an adequate air gap of at least 1 inch, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink. The floor wall juncture in the chicken room, and walk in cooler area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. The handwash sink located in the prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F.

McDonalds #5155, 6176 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, March 08: two violations. Ice chute in the customer service fountain drink machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a pink slime like residue. Corrected. Floor drain located at the dish machine not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Morgantown Beverage, 3740 Main St., Morgantown, March 08: no violations.

Morgantown Coffee House, 4997 Twin Valley Road Suite 2, Elverson, March 08: four violations. Unisex toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Floors in the cook line and dish areas are cracked and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. Corrected. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach in cooling unit in the cook line area.

Cadillac Pub, 24 E. Main St., Fleetwood, March 07: no violations.

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