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 17 and July 30, 2024, that were filed in the state database as of Aug. 1 at 3 p.m.
Berks
Leiby’s Ice Cream Mff 2 Xjk4413, 36 Grandview Ave., Wernersville, July 30: no violations.
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 21 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, July 29: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher (chlorine-based sanitizer). Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Facility will sanitize dishes in the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher is working properly.
Primetime Pizza, 3674 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, July 29: no violations.
Ross Dress For Less #0519, 2757 Papermill Road, Reading, July 29: no violations.
Womelsdorf Pool Snack Bar, 41 N. Water St., Womelsdorf, July 29: no violations.
Bag Lady’s Bakery (Market Stand), 740 Noble St., Kutztown, July 26: no violations.
Dietrich’s Country Meats, 660 Old Route 22 Lenhartsville, Pa 19534, July 26: two violations. Food Employees storing personal beverage in service counter area as evidenced by a partially consumed beverage in the cold hold unit with the meats for sale for customers. Corrected. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the service counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Domino’s #4749, 3801 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 26: three violations. Observed dirty standing water on the floor in the back room. Floor and part of the wall in the unused restroom is cracked / damaged and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Multiple ceiling tiles are missing in the back area and need to be replaced. There is exposed insulation in this storage area due to the missing ceiling tiles. Wall in the dry storage room, is damaged and is in need of repair.
Dunkin Donuts #346432, 955 Benjamin Franklin Highway Suite 1 Douglassville, Pa 19518, July 26: no violations.
Friendship Fire Company #2, 100 Summit St., Mohnton, July 26: three violations. Souffle cups observed in two spice containers. Utensils without handles are not to be stored in food containers. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Potato cutter, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Nitrogrill Pitside Maple Grove, 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, July 26: no violations.
Philly Pretzel Factory (In Walmart #1777), 5900 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 26: one violation. The floor drain under the 3-compartment sink is not draining properly. There is standing dirty water in the drain. Philly Pretzel Factory has notified Walmart, and there is a work order for an outside vendor to come in to correct the issue.
Pop Top BBQ Mff4/Xhz0991, 4 Goodman St., Strausstown, July 26: no violations.
Aunt Nannie’s Bake Shop, 913 Route 100, Bechtelsville, July 25: one violation. Interior kick plate of ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have pink organic build up and was not clean to sight and touch.
Morgantown Coffee House, 4997 Twin Valley Road Suite 2, Elverson, July 25: two violations. Observed two deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Rubber spatula located in the kitchen area, is not in good repair or condition. Observed to be cracked, melted and missing the top corner. Corrected.
Buca Di Beppo, 2745 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, July 24: three violations. Food was held at 57 °F in one of the bain marie units in the pizza oven area rather than 41°F or below as required. Temperatures taken during the morning line check were acceptable. Any items stored in this unit will be placed on ice daily until the unit can hold foods at proper temperature. The grout between the floor tiles is deteriorating in several areas of the kitchen and in the bar area. Some floor tiles are missing in the kitchen area. Dirty water is accumulating in these areas. Working containers (spray bottles) in kitchen and bar areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Crystal Cave Ice Cream, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, July 24: one violation. Food Employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine quat sanitizer concentration. Corrected.
Crystal Cave Refreshment, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, July 24: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate quat sanitizer concentration. Corrected.
Dosie Dough Wyomissing, 1405 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, July 24: no violations.
Fluff & All The Good Stuff Tfs3, 125 Creamery Lane, Bally, July 24: no violations.
Hampton Inn & Suites Kutztown, 15080 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, July 24: no violations.
Nonno Alby’s Wood Oven Pizza, 701 Penn Ave., West Reading, July 24: one violation. Observed bags of flour stored directly on the floor in the basem*nt area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Raceway Kempton, 2403 B Rte 143, Kempton, July 24: five violations. Retail facility only has a handwash sink in the restroom. Handwash sink needs to be accessible and not restroom sink. Raw eggs observed above iced tea in the reach-in cooler. Facility does not have ware washing sinks set up to wash dishes. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Out of compliance.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 Reading Ave., Boyertown, July 24: no violations.
Stony Creek Athletic Assn, 165 Antietam Road, Reading, July 24: no violations.
Whiskey Girl Saloon, 140 Barto Road, Barto, July 24: four violations. Observed mold-like substance build-up inside the ice machine plate. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Woman’s rest room does not have a self-closing door.
Burkholder’s Farm Market, 630 Topton Road, Kutztown, July 23: no violations.
Cristina’s Family Restaurant, 500 Hoch Road, Blandon, July 23: five violations. Assorted food containers in the refrigerated units on the shelves are stored open with no covering. Observed several cases of food stored directly on the floor and on small racks on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. Cookline floor behind the grill and below the fryers of the food facility is observed with a buildup of papers, cardboard, and grease build up and in need of cleaning. Two spray bottle working containers in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals and cleaners were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Friendship Fire Co #1 Social Quarters, 214 W. First St., Birdsboro, July 23: no violations.
Quality Shoppe, 45 Constitution Blvd., Kutztown, July 23: one violation. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
V & S Sandwiches West, 4301 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, July 23: five violations. Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips for the sanitizer tablets being used at the 3-compartment sink. Observed dirt and old food debris on the floor under the shelving and equipment in the back area. There is an accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under the fryers. The handwash sink located in the back food preparation area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Both hot and cold water are turned off at this sink. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the back food preparation area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the back food preparation area. Out of compliance.
Weis Markets #078, 15260 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, July 23: four violations. Two thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not working in the free-standing deli case. Manual ware washing equipment observed in the produce prep area with buildup of mold and not cleaned frequently throughout the day. Shelving in the retail produce area holding heads of lettuce and green leaf lettuce, was observed to have food residue and excessive debris that was not clean to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces of vent covers in produce cases, meat cases, and dairy case not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of mold and soil. Observed an accumulation of old food debris and other dirt on the floor under equipment in the deli area, and inside the chicken breading table. Underside of spray nozzle at dish sink observed with excessive debris build up in the produce prep area.
Big Cheese Pizza, Lacy’s Lemonade, Cold & Crispy Waffles & Ice Cream, 4101 Gourmet Lane, Reading, July 22: no violations.
Camp Swatara East Lodge, 2905 Camp Swatara Road, Bethel, July 22: no violations.
Camp Swatara Family Camping Center, 2905 Camp Swatara Road, Bethel, July 22: one violation. Spout for the slushie machine observed not clean.
Circle K Prime Foods Inc., 1255 Montgomery Ave., New Berlinville, July 22: one violation. Observed 6 load’d sundaes-cookie dough with a BBD of 10/01/23, 3 Oberto Parma and Smoked Provolone conatiners with a BBD of 2/9/23, and 1 cheesewich- 1 slice of hard salami and 2 slices of colby jack cheese with a BBD of 7/20/23 being stored in the main display freezer for purchase. Corrected.
Dairy Queen #13176, 820 Kenhorst Plaza, Kenhorst, July 22: no violations.
Maverick Pub & Restaurant, 721 Carsonia Ave., Reading, July 22: one violation. Observed old food residue on the floor under the shelving units in the walk-in cooler.
Redner’s Quick Shoppe #12, 24 E. Main St., Bally, July 22: one violation. Observed several food items reading at 42 degrees or higher at the open display cooler in the middle of the facility. Items were removed and moved to the walk-in-cooler or refrigerators within the facility to keep these items at the proper temperature of 41 degrees until maintenance can fix the issue.
Shuberts Best, 5836 Four Point Road, Bethel, July 22: six violations. Prepackaged sandwiches, a refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the customer reach in refrigerator area, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the reach in refrigerator holding deli sandwiches equipment. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 86°F, rather than not less than 110°F, as required.
Facility still has no hot water available for cleaning food utensils. Ceiling above three compartment sink is missing a ceiling tile and insulation is falling through the hole. Out of compliance.
Top Star Express #108, 15518 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, July 22: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Wyo West Fitness, 1119 Bern Road, Wyomissing, July 22: no violations.
Dunkin Donuts #356064, 60 Farmers Drive, Fleetwood, July 19: three violations. Several shaker containers, in the cookline area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected. 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 walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area. Corrected.
Freddy Bear’s Smokin Hot BBQ Mff4, 509 Walnuttown Road, Fleetwood, July 19: no violations.
Navas La Terraza, 1600 Elizabeth Ave., Reading, July 19: no violations.
Willy’s Ice Cream, 3700 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, July 19: one violation. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator equipment.
Bally Hotel, 660 Main St., Bally, July 18: one violation. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Domino’s Pizza, 5000 Shillington Plaza, Reading, July 18: no violations.
E-Z Shoppe, 44 E Lancaster Ave., Shillington, July 18: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Jake’s Shakes, 545 Niantic Road, Barto, July 18: no violations.
Kona Ice Of Central Berks County/Mff2/Zvk9636, 1522 Fayette Ave., Reading, July 18: no violations.
Semper Pie LLC, 14 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, July 18: no violations.
Third And Spruce Drafthaus, 238 S. Third Ave., West Reading, July 18: one violation. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect activity in bar and kitchen areas. Facility does have a pest control program and is working to address the issue.
Uncorkd, 622 Penn Ave., West Reading, July 18: no violations.
Muhlenberg Township
Wendy’s Restaurant #19301, 3225 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 29: two violations. Square burgers were held at 44.1°F in top shelf of burger refrigerator rather than 41°F or below as required. Lower shelf holding temperature was
Mango Restaurant, 3324 Plaza Drive, July 26: two violations. 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 not hung to air dry. Corrected on inspection.
Saint Marco Society, 4945 Commerce St., July 26: no violations.
Subway Restaurant, 5370 Allentown Pike, July 20: five violations. Food employees observed in not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Scoop placed in the ice bin with handle touching the ice. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. ServSafe certificate is not posted. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Sunoco Bellevue, 100 W. Bellevue Ave., July 20: three violations. Sanitizer product unavailable in 3 compartment sink area. Clear acrylic bin at coffee machine and multiple beverage slide trays soiled. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #62, 4801 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 20: one violation.
Wawa Food Market # 274, 3650 Pottsville Pike, July 20: no violations.
La Eterna Primavera Ice Cream Shop, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 18: no violations.
RD America LLC, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, July 18: no violations.
Reading
El Puente Mexican Food Store A2404310, 431 N. Sixth St., July 30: one violation. Food facility does not have a three-compartment sink for manual warewashing.
Taqueria El Puente, 431 N. Sixth St., July 30: one violation. Food facility does not have a three-compartment sink for manual warewashing.
Clean Plates Cafe & Juice Bar, 35 N. Sixth St., July 24: four violations. Food in the bain marie in the front counter area open with no covering. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the freezer, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. 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. No sanitizer used for the sanitizing of dish ware after wash. Also the WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE SIGNS were not posted on the 3 compartment sink. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
DLB Donut Lovers Boom LLC, 35 N. Sixth St., July 24: two violations. Food in the bain marie area stored open with no covering or no dates when it was stored. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the freezer and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Les Reves Cafe And Catering Services DBA: Sizzling Island, 35 N. Sixth St., July 24: two violations.Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the freezer and cold unit, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the top cooler, is not being date marked. The handwash sink in the prep area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of July 3 to July 17, 2024, were added to the state’s database after July 19 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Fleetwood Beverages Inc., 2 E. Race St., Fleetwood, July 16: no violations.
Fleetwood Community Park Concession Stand, Main Street, Fleetwood, July 16: no violations.
Fleetwood Community Pool Snack Bar, 500 W. Vine St., Fleetwood, July 16: one violation. Observed numerous flies in the area near the 3-compartment sink, particularly under the sink near the floor drain cover that was observed with standing water.
Mertztown Rod & Gun Club, 515 Centennial Road, Alburtis, July 16: no violations.
Tons of Fun Cotton Candy Mff3 (Xfe-8918), 1658 E. Main St., Douglassville, July 16: no violations.
Tons of Fun French Fries Mff3 (Xhm-1893), 1658 E. Main St., Douglassville, July 16: one violation. Wall mounted french fry cutter blades a food contact surface, was observed to have old, dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Tons of Fun Funnel Cake Mff3, 1658 W. Main St., Douglassville, July 16: no violations.
Tons of Fun Lemonade Mff2, 1658 E. Main St., Douglassville, July 16: no violations.
Drover’s Grind LLC, 2023 Main St., Centerport, July 15: no violations.
Hershey Harvest, 3337 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, July 15: one violation. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in front counter and dry storage areas directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.
Island Noodles Pa Mff, 25 Village Center Dr Unit B2, Reading, July 12: no violations.
Zola’s Pizzeria, 3130 Pricetown Road Suite J, Fleetwood, July 12: three violations. Souffle cups observed store in assorted spices. Corrected. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dust. The handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by clean pizza pans and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Uncle Paul’s Pretzels Mff3 Pa Zjs3226, 94 Pine Road, Hamburg, July 10: no violations.
