Food safety inspection for Berks County Nov. 11 through Nov. 23

Aug 29, 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 Nov. 10 and Nov. 23, 2021, that were filed in the state database as of Nov. 23, 2021, at 3 p.m.

They include the inspector's comments on violations.

Onvo Travel Plaza-Bethel, 8602 Lancaster Ave., Bethel , Nov. 18: one violation. The handwash sink located in the counter area does not have water at a temperature of at least 100°F.

Speedway #06771, 328 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville , Nov. 18: six violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Coffee counter sink has a heavy dirt debris build up around drain line, and floor drain. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected. Creamer in customer self serve dispenser, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the coffee counter area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the use by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Beverage container tops / lids submerged in melted ice water in consumer self service display container. Corrected. Ice machine chute, a food contact surface, was observed to have pink slime mold residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Walk in cooler fan box area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Tulpehocken School District Bernville Elementary, 24 Shartlesville Road, Bernville , Nov. 18: no violations.

Tulpehocken School District Bethel Elementary, 8390 Lancaster Ave., Bethel , Nov. 18: no violations.

Tulpehocken School District Junior Senior High School, 430 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville , Nov. 18: no violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #295, 2600 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf , Nov. 18: five violations. Cheeses and sandwich meats in the under counter refrigerator, a ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the kitchen area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Observed deeply scored bain marie cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed prep table equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dirt, food splash residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Shelves under table top need cleaning. Also trash and debris under reach in under counter refrigerator. Front door located in the front area of the food facility has a large gap in center and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Store has heavy fly activity. Area under customer counter coffee sink has a build up of spilled debris/mold, old coffee filters. Corrected. Kitchen air vent area of the food facility is extremely dusty and in need of cleaning.

Daniel Boone School District High School, 501 Chestnut St. PO Box 450, Birdsboro , Nov. 17: no violations.

Blue Mountain Academy, 2363 Mountain Road, Hamburg , Nov. 16: two violations. Wall in the tray drop off drainboard area in the dish room is made of tiles that are missing and wood is exposed and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Also several tiles along corner of wall are loose. Old unused french fry cutter must be removed from the top of the 2 bay sanitizing sink.

Blue Mountain Elementary, 45 Woodland Terrace, Hamburg , Nov. 16: no violations.

Community Fire Company of Fritztown Social Quaters, 1060 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring , Nov. 16: one violation. Under counter ice machine has a pink slime mold along back water/ice mold curtain.

Fleetwood Area School District High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood , Nov. 16: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District Middle School, 407 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood , Nov. 16: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District Willow Creek Elementary, 605 Crisscross Road, Fleetwood , Nov. 16: no violations.

Hamburg Game Association Inc., 935 N. Fifth St., Hamburg , Nov. 16: two violations. Ice shield of interior ice machine a food contact surface, was observed to have a pink slime mold build up and was as not clean to sight and touch. Water filter for ice machine does not have the last date of service posted.

Hawk Petro Usa, 600 S. Fourth St., Hamburg , Nov. 16: no violations.

Moose Lodge #0523, 12 S. Third St., Hamburg , Nov. 16: no violations.

New Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant, 2727 Bernville Road, Leesport , Nov. 16: two violations. Observed some food items stored uncovered in the upright freezer in the kitchen. Corrected. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Red Lobster #218, 945 Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Nov. 16: two violations. Loose/broken door hinge observed on the 4-door Victory refrigeration unit at the cooking line. Door is not closing properly. Food employees observed in kitchen area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #040, 1660 New Holland Road, Kenhorst , Nov. 16: four violations. Front door located in the entry area of the food facility has a large gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Milk in customer reach in refrigerator was beyond the sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Observed various boxes of food and containers of ice cream stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Splash guard of the soda fountain and creamer dispensing machines have a build up of splash residue.

Chuck E Cheese #539, 2721 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , Nov. 15: one violation. Working container (spray bottle) in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Cold Stone Creamery #1288, 2747 Paper Mill Road Suite Z1, Wyomissing , Nov. 15: two violations. Sanitizer test strips are damaged and need to be replaced. Ceiling tile missing in the front area needs to be replaced.

Governor Mifflin School District Cumru Elementary, Philadelphia Ave., Shillington , Nov. 15: no violations.

Governor Mifflin School District Intermediate, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington , Nov. 15: one violation. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat foods. Corrected. Observed various boxes of food stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Governor Mifflin School District Mifflin Park Elementary, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington , Nov. 15: no violations.

Nirvana Indian Bistro, 1137 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing , Nov. 15: three violations. Chicken observed thawing in warm standing water in a bucket on the floor, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of dirt, old food debris on the following surfaces: the floor under equipment, shelving in the cooking area, and the outside of bulk storage bins in the kitchen. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.

Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, 110 Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Nov. 15: no violations.

Wyomissing Junior Senior High School, 630 Evans Ave., Wyomissing , Nov. 15: no violations.

Conrad's Deli, 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Nov. 12: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts, 1121 Memorial Highway, Oley , Nov. 12: two violations. The shelving used to store topping containers and the outer surface of several container lids have an accumulation of food debris. Observed paper drink cups stored in containers of toppings (powdered sugar, seed mix, etc). Scooping utensils should have handles and the hand-contact area should not be in direct contact with the food product.

Fleetwood Area School District Andrew Maier Elementary School, 355 Andrew Maier Blvd., Blandon , Nov. 12: no violations.

Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery, 340 Old Route 22, Kutztown , Nov. 12: no violations.

Food Fix, Noble St., Kutztown , Nov. 12: one violation. Shellstock located in the display cooler did not have identification tags attached to the container. Corrected.

M & M Sandwich And Pizza Shop, 4056a Friedensburg Road, Oley , Nov. 12: no violations.

Mamas Famous Pizza Exeter, 35 W. 47th St., Reading , Nov. 12: no violations.

Nature's Garden Store, 4360 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Nov. 12: no violations.

Nia's Restorante & Pizzeria, 41 Kings Plaza, Oley , Nov. 12: two violations. Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt on the ceiling around the vents above food preparation areas in the kitchen. The interior door panel is missing on the right-hand door of the pizza bain marie, and insulation is exposed.

Snowfox Sushi-Weis #184, 61 Kings Plaza, Oley , Nov. 12: no violations.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30 Liberty St., Reading , Nov. 10: no violations.

Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg , Nov. 10: one violation. Toilet Room door was propped open, and not kept closed as required.

Hamburg Area School District Tilden Elementary, 524 W. State St., Hamburg , Nov. 10: one violation. Observed wet wiping cloths in food line area area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.

Ihop #5502, 2701 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , Nov. 10: no violations.

Jake's Place, 3557 Old Route 22, Hamburg , Nov. 10: no violations.

Lisa's Sweets & Treats Mff3, 3669 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood , Nov. 10: no violations.

Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, 62 Ashley Way, Leesport , Nov. 10: no violations.

Schuylkill Valley High School, 929 Lake Shore Drive, Leesport , Nov. 10: no violations.

Schuylkill Valley Middle School, 114 Ontelaunee Drive, Leesport , Nov. 10: no violations.

South End Gun Club, 5330 E. Lorane Road, Reading , Nov. 10: no violations.

Bojangles Famous Chicken N Biscuits, 3215 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 19: one violation. Previous roof leak appears to have caused ceiling damage with black stains over large area of ceiling. Soiled ventilation duct cover observed in same area.

A Plus Mini Market A5208420, 844 N. 13th St., Nov. 22: five violations. Beverage dispensers, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. (Counter tops of beverage vending area.) Observed beverage vending equipment, in retail area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the retail an restroom area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the Retail an restroom area area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Emily Mini Market, 349 N. 13th St., Nov. 22: no violations.

Exodo Grocery Store 364323, 1262 Spruce St., Nov. 22: no violations.

La Union Mini Market 372087, 1004 Hampden Blvd., Nov. 22: no violations.

Loncheria Dona Tere, 800 N 13th St., Nov. 22: three violations. Hood system needs to be professional serviced. Documentation required. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Damaged and displaced ceiling tiles in the food prep area, and need to be replaced.

Nino And Sons Pizza, 301 N 13th St., Nov. 22: no violations.

Rodriguez Deli Grocery, 1101 Spruce St., Nov. 22: two violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the Retail area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Shomper's Exxon A5210140, 1014 N. 13th St., Nov. 22: no violations.

Santa Rita Grocery Store 23210550, 1053 Cotton St., Nov. 19: no violations.

Singh Market, 928 N. 13th St., Nov. 19: no violations.

Turkey Hill #54 A5204250, 425 N. 13th St., Nov. 19: two violations. Observed dry milk build- up in the bottom of the condiment holder in the coffee area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

15th & Cotton Food Mart, 1521 Cotton St., Nov. 18: no violations.

7-Eleven, 1658 Perkiomen Ave., Nov. 18: one violation. Observed dried milk on the floor in the cooler under shelves.

Guru Sub & Grocery Store, 1731 Cotton St., Nov. 18: two violations. Bottom shelf in open air cooler is very dirty/dusty and in need of a cleaning. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the meat prep area.

Janico Deli Grocery LLC, 1400 Perkiomen Ave., Nov. 18: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area.

Bellas Sweets LLC, 1164 Perkiomen Ave., Nov. 16: no violations.

Big Ken's Pizza & Subs, 1311 Perkiomen Ave., Nov. 16: two violations. Hood System needs to be professionally serviced. Documentation required. Non-food contact surfaces(Walls and Floors in Food Prep Areas) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Central Middle School, 215 N. 12th St., Nov. 15: no violations.

Peg's Place 3673950, 1700 N. 12th St., Nov. 12: no violations.

Rockland Market, 1940 N. 13th St., Nov. 12: no violations.

Albright College Cafeteria 367384, 1601 N. 13th St., Nov. 10: no violations.

Alvernia University Cafeteria 64004640, 400 St. Bernadine St., Nov. 10: no violations.

Alvernia Courtside Cafe, 400 St. Bernadine St., Nov. 10: no violations.

Alvernia University Kestrel Cafe 331443, 400 St. Bernadine St., Nov. 10: no violations.

Alvernia University The Plex, 400 St. Bernadine St., Nov. 10: no violations.

Jakes Place 3673920, 1601 N. 13th St., Nov. 10: no violations.

The following reports for the period of Oct. 27 to Nov. 9, 2021, were added to the state's database after Nov. 11 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Dunkin Donuts, 800 Crossing Blvd., Elverson, Nov. 9: three violations. Rear storage area door jam and sweep has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Donut filling injector nozzles are missing covers. Covered with plastic until covers are ordered. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of heavy fruit fly insect activity in donut case and floor drain areas, but facility does have a pest control program.

Governor Mifflin School District Middle School, 130 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, Nov. 9: two violations. Observed wet wiping cloths in serving line area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Sanitizer dispenser was not functioning properly. Buckets to be filled by hand. Corrected. Sanitizer test strips were expired (2016) and not reading accurately. Discarded and new container will be brought from other kitchen.

Governor Mifflin School District Senior High, 10 S. Waverly St., Shillington, Nov. 9: no violations.

Weaver Orchard Inc., 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, Nov. 9: 10 violations. Mold build up along walls and floors of produce cooler must be cleaned. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof area in the donut shed. Observed wet wiping cloths in deli area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected. Soup was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours after preparation. Large pots of soup placed in walk-in freezer were still at 122 degrees at 2 hours. Pots removed and placed on ice bath for cooling. Corrected. Observed tray of cooked turkey food cooling at room temperature on a rack in bakery, which is not a proper cooling method. Corrected. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the produce prep counter area and ice cream shed area. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of heavy fly insect activity in deli/bakery areas. Rear door to the outside, located in the cider processing area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open. Also open hole at floor drain line in donut shed must be sealed to prevent pest access. Ceiling tiles missing in the Doughnut shed area, and need replaced. Working containers in deli/bakery kitchen, ice cream shed area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Out of compliance.

Dollar Tree #1649, 440 Kenhorst Plaza 7, Reading, Nov. 8: no violations.

Heritage of Green Hills, 200 Tranquility Lane, Reading, Nov. 8: six violations. Countertop ice dispenser and juice dispenser in café kitchen has a splash debris/mold build up on the splash guards behind the dispensing chute. Soap dispensers for handwashing are improperly installed by food prep sinks on tavern line and main kitchen at soda box sink area. Also soap dispensers are missing or broken at 3 handwash sinks on cook lines in tavern line and main kitchen warewashing area. Observed vacuum packed fish thawing on trays in walk in cooler still in packaging that clearly states to remove from package for thawing. Corrected. Water, as observed at handwash sink in corner at tavern is not under pressure during inspection. Walk-in cooler ceiling at fan box and kitchen ceiling vent areas of the food facility are extremely dusty and in need of cleaning. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Filter for ice machine in kitchen has late date of service of 1/20 and soda line filter has no date.

American House, 737 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, Nov. 5: no violations.

Baked Sweet Coffeehouse & Bakery, 429 Frystown Road, Frystown, Nov. 5: two violations. Food dispensing utensil in bins of sugars/flours observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Also containers without handles being used as scoops laying in product. Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing.

Boyertown Area Schools Earl Elementary, 22 School House Road, Boyertown, Nov. 5: no violations.

Gramia's Restaurant, 924 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Nov. 5: six violations. A food employee was observed touching cooked bacon — a ready-to-eat food — with bare hands. COS. Prepackaged pies are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Prepackaged pies are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 8" allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Observed the sides of the fryer, and the floor under the fryer, grill, with encrusted grease and old food accumulation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Eggs, and meats are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. The Hobart meat slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. COS.

Janelle Hall, 360 Fleetwood Road, Bowers, Nov. 5: no violations.

Mancino's Pizza & Restaurant, 7656 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna, Nov. 5: three violations. Observed boxes of cheese stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Cardboard lining the shelf under prep table must be removed. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in walk in cooler.

Nil's Kitchen, 1380 Rt. 100 @ Jake's Flea Market, Barto, Nov. 5: no violations.

The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, 26 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Nov. 5: no violations.

Union Fire Company of Bethel, 50 Blackberry Alley, Bethel, Nov. 5: no violations.

Gino's Cafe, 400 W. Broad St. Unit D, Shillington, Nov. 4: six violations. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrected. Prepackaged take out desserts are not labeled properly with ingredients or allergens and reach in case does not state that ""ingredients/allergens are available upon request"". Wooden pizza paddle is splintered and chipped. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils on clean pan rack and plastic cup shelf area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Ceiling fan in rear kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Walk-in freezer has a heavy ice damming and ice condensate build up on ceiling and fan box/line area that is covering boxes of food products.

Mays Sandwich Shop Inc, 2525 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Nov. 4: no violations.

Penn Avenue Bar & Grill LLC, 2601 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Nov. 4: no violations.

The Nesting Box, 230 Snyder Road, Kempton, Nov. 4: no violations.

Wilson School District Senior High School, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, Nov. 4: two violations. Pressure measuring device for the water supply line for hot water sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing equipment is not in increments of 1 psi and/or accurate to +/- 2 psi in a range of 15-25 psi. Gauge not working at the time of this inspection. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the walk-in cooler area.

Wilson School District Sh Lower House, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, Nov. 4: no violations.

Wilson School District Whitfield Elementary, 2700 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, Nov. 4: three violations. Plastic utensils used for cooking are chipped/deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use in the food facility. Corrected by discarding. Curtain is missing at entrance to the mechanical warewashing machine. The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 180°F (or 165°F for stationary rack). Service call placed. manual warewashing sink to be used.

Sheetz #345, 3830 Main St., Morgantown, Nov. 3: no violations.

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