Berks food safety inspections found rodent activity in multiple areas of 2 restaurants

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.

Below are the results of inspections conducted between Sept. 13 and Sept. 26, 2023, that were filed in the state database as of Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Berks

JP’s Concessions Funnel Cakes T-Xbl0956 Tfs 3, 30 Stauffer Lane, Mohnton, Sept. 26: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed hood vents and filters, over deep fat frying station with an accumulation of static dust and grease. +++CORRECTED+++

BF Clams, 336 Kennedy Ave., Mertztown, Sept. 22: no violations.

Giannotti’s Ristorante, 14949 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Sept. 22: one violation. Some working containers (spray bottles) in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Hive, 236 W Walnut St., Kutztown, Sept. 22: one violation. Garage-style door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests.

Gourmand Mobile Unit #1 Mff4 Pa-Zfp4340, 706 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring, Sept. 21: no violations.

Gourmand Mobile Unit #2 Mff4 (Zvt-0824), 706 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring, Sept. 21: no violations.

Oley Fire Co. (Social Hall), 477 A Main St., Oley, Sept. 21: no violations.

Oley Fire Company French Fry Bldg, 477 A Main St., Oley, Sept. 21: no violations.

Oley Fire Company Refreshment Building, 477 A Main St., Oley, Sept. 21: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School Distroict Junior High School, 151 E 39th St., Reading, Sept. 20: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School Distroict Reiffton Elementary, 4355 Dunham Drive, Reading, Sept. 20: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School Distroict Senior High School, 201 E 37th St., Reading, Sept. 20: no violations.

Jimmy G’s Beverly Hills Tavern, 710 Old Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, Sept. 20: eight violations. Shellstock located in the prep area did not have identification tags attached to the container. Shellstock tags not available for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (sliced deli meats and cheese) located in the walk-in cooler, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (chicken, sauces, produce) prepared in the food facility, is not being date marked. Condensation is not draining properly in the cold prep refrigeration unit. Pooled water observed on bottom shelving. Sanitizer test strips [QAC and chlorine] not observed at the time of inspection to monitor sanitizer concentration. Excess ice accumulation observed in the walk-in freezer. Food debris observed on shelving in the cold prep refrigeration unit, and door tracks of reach-in refrigeration unit. Slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. An insect control device (fly strip) located in prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Floor perimeters in the prep area, under and behind equipment, observed with an accumulation of food, grease, and other debris. Out of compliance.

Rangoli, 212 W. Lancaster Ave., Reading, Sept. 20: two violations. Soap dispenser in the restroom is not functioning properly; soap is not easily dispensed for hand washing. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. -PIC adjusted sanitizer concentration during inspection.

Snowfox- Weis #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, Sept. 20: no violations.

Sunset Diner, 6560 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro, Sept. 20: seven violations. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Large metal scoop at the ice machine is cracked and is not in good repair or condition. The potato slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed spilled flour and other dirt/debris on the shelves and floor in the dry storage area in the basement. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – hot water handle not working at the handwash sink in the dishwashing area. One set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof near the 3-compartment sink. Wall behind the ice machine is very deteriorated and is in need of repair.

Weis Markets #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, Sept. 20: six violations. Plastic sauce packets are stored directly on top of cooked fried chicken in the walk-in cooler. Shrimp and fish in the seafood display case is not being date marked. Digital thermometers in the produce open display cases are not functional. Deli display case sliding door is damaged; not tight-fitting. Bin of soiled wiping cloths observed uncovered in the deli walk-in cooler. Plastic container of used cooking oil observed uncovered in the prep area.

Brick House Pub, 1348 Brooke Blvd., Kenhorst, Sept. 19: no violations.

CVS Pharmacy #10045, 2239 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Sept. 19: one violation. There is black residue on the refrigerator shelves where the milk is stored.

Hereford Elementary School, 1043 Gravel Pike, Hereford, Sept. 19: no violations.

Little Italia Pizzeria, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 19: five violations. Surfaces of the soda dispenser, a food contact surface, were observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed dirt/debris on the floor and shelving in the front and back areas. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in front and back areas. Facility needs to continue with pest control program. Working containers in back prep area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Working containers of cleaner / sanitizer were hanging above and on the same shelf with food in the back area. Corrected.

Ray’s #1 Pizza, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 19: three violations. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle touching and/or buried beneath the ice at front counter. Corrected. Observed build-up or dirt and debris on shelving under front counter. Working containers in back prep area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

St. Catharine of Siena School, 2330 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Sept. 19: no violations.

Sweet Beginnings, 43 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Sept. 19: two violations. The sides of and the wall behind, the fryer and grill have observable grease like build up. Observable old food debris/splatter on the outsides of all cold hold units and freezers. Observable frost buildup in the white upright freezer.

The Grill Shop, 35 E Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Sept. 19: one violation. Observed floor under, and edges of grill and fryer areas, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris.

Washington Elementary School, 1406 Route 100, Barto, Sept. 19: one violation. Pipe was observed leaking into a plastic cup on the floor in the dry storage room.

Boyertown Area Schools Boyertown Elementary, 641 E. Second St., Boyertown, Sept. 18: no violations.

Boyertown Middle School West, 200 S. Madison St., Boyertown, Sept. 18: no violations.

Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 236 W. Main St., Kutztown, Sept. 15: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Re-certification is planned for next week.

Pagoda Motorcycle Club Snack Bar, 441 Red Lane, Birdsboro, Sept. 15: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the new dishwasher (chlorine-based sanitizer).

Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown, Sept. 15: no violations.

Daniel Boone Sd High School, 501 Chestnut St. PO Box 450, Birdsboro, Sept. 14: no violations.

Hidden River Brewing Company, 1808 W. Schuylkill Road, Douglassville, Sept. 14: no violations.

Los Gios Commissary, 214 Woodbridge Lane, Douglassville, Sept. 14: no violations.

Los Gios Smoke And Grill Mff4 (Xnd-9528), 214 Woodbridge Lane, Douglassville, Sept. 14: no violations.

Los Gios Smoke And Grill Mff4 (Xnt-6506), 214 Woodbridge Lane, Douglassville, Sept. 14: no violations.

Arbys #7714, 809 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, Sept. 13: two violations. Observed dirt, grease, old food debris and other debris on the floor and shelves throughout the facility, including under the drink station in the dining room. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in multiple areas. Facility may need to increase the frequency of their pest control service. Out of compliance.

Evergreen Club, 415 Hartz Road PO Box 332, Fleetwood, Sept. 13: no violations.

Nel’s Place, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Sept. 13: one violation. An open employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrected.

TLC’s Half Baked Goods, Leesport Market, Leesport, Sept. 13: no violations.

TLC’s Half Baked Goods Mobile Mff2 (Xnz-1320), 123 Hecktown Road, Shoemakersville, Sept. 13: no violations.

Unique Sweets And Twists, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Sept. 13: one violation. Food facility does not yet employ a certified food employee as required, but is scheduled to take a certification course within 90 days.

Muhlenberg Township

None filed.

Reading

None filed.

UPDATES

The following reports for the period of Aug. 30 to Sept. 12, 2023, were added to the state’s database after Sept. 14 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Berks

Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant, 401 Penn Ave., West Reading, Sept. 12: one violation. Food facility does not have a method to verify the final rinse temperature at the hot water sanitizing dishwasher.

Cherry On Top, The (Zly-0382), 20 Sawgrass Drive, Reading, Sept. 12: no violations.

Clean Eatz, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 12: one violation. Drain line for the left-hand compartment of the 3-compartment sink is broken. Facility is waiting for parts so it can be repaired.

Farmhouse Kitchen, 426 Penn Ave., West Reading, Sept. 12: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Large fan being used in the back kitchen area has an accumulation of dust/dirt. Toilet rooms in kitchen and dining area do not have self-closing doors.

Antietam High School @ Trinity UCC, 2449 Cumberland Ave., Reading, Sept. 11: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Antietam Mt. Penn Elementary Center, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Reading, Sept. 11: no violations.

Antietam School District Mt Penn Primary Center, 201 N. 25 th St., Reading, Sept. 11: no violations.

Bb’s Grocery Outlet, 150 Morview Blvd Morgantown, PA19543, Sept. 11: no violations.

Boyertown Area Schools Senior High School, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown, Sept. 11: no violations.

Boyertown Area Senior High School Memorial Stadium Concessions, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown, Sept. 11: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the * area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Buy Rite Beer/Tobacco/Vape, 110 Moreview Blvd. Unit 2, Morgantown, Sept. 11: no violations.

Corner Food Mart, 3675 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, Sept. 11: four violations. Eggs and cheese held at 47°F, in the deli case unit, rather than 45°F or below as required. Facility will keep all food in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Painted floor surface in the walk-in cooler area is deteriorating and creating a dust build-up. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Frank’s Fine Swine & Beef At Antietam Market, 905 Byram St., Reading, Sept. 11: no violations.

Oley Inn On Main, 401 Main St., Oley, Sept. 11: three violations. Employee toilet room in the kitchen does not have a self-closing door. Observed an accumulation of dust and dirt on the air intake vents in the back kitchen area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Pine Forge Academy High School, 361 Pine Forge Road, Boyertown, Sept. 11: three violations. Mechanical warewashing equipment had a hard water buildup observed inside. The interior of the Hoshizaki Ice Machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a pink slime-like residue and was not clean to sight and touch. COS. Fan guard grills have observable dirt/dust like residue on them.

Amity Fire Company, 47 Pine Forge Road Po Box 383, Douglassville, Sept. 8 : no violations.

Malizzi Cakes And Pastries, 1203 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, Sept. 8 : no violations.

Weis Supermarket #184, 61 King’s Plaza, Oley, Sept. 8 : no violations.

Berties Inn, 160 Old Friedensburg Road, Reading, Sept. 7 : one violation. The ladies restroom does not have a self-closing door.

Heritage Center Snack Bar, Red Bridge Road, Reading, Sept. 7 : no violations.

The Angry Pear Mff4-Xpp8606, 144 Thomas Drive, Wernersville, Sept. 7 : two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for the designated sanitizer to be used prior to operation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Hand sink needs paper towels, soap and signage prior to operation.

Tokyo Hibachi & Bar, 960 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Sept. 7 : one violatoin. The following areas still have a build-up of dirt, grease, and/or old food debris: floor and equipment in the hibachi area(s).

Union Fire Co #1 Of Kulptown, 1082 Chestnut St., Douglassville, Sept. 7 : no violations.

Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins, 8448 Allentown Pike, Blandon, Sept. 6 : three violations. Wall in the back storage area at rear door is made of FRP board that is cracked and broken at corner and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Also broken floor tiles along area at walk in cooler and near warewashing sinks. These are repeated issues that have not been corrected. Front door located in the entry area of the food facility has a gap due to door not closing properly and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Paper towel dispenser empty again at the handwash sink in the counter area. This is a repeated violation.

Mott’s Lower Level Bar, 1500 New Holland Road, Shillington, Sept. 6 : one violation. Ice machine has mold around ice mold plate and back interior corners.

The Henry P. Robeson House Beef & Ale, 124 E Penn Ave., Robesonia, Sept. 6 : no violations.

Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, 220 Main St., Blandon, Sept. 6 : no violations.

Dunkin Donuts #345126, 5401 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Sept. 5: no violations.

Fleetwood Food Market, 325 E. Main St., Fleetwood, Sept. 5: four violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the table-top refrigerator used to store creamers in the coffee area. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed dust and grease accumulation on hood surfaces and on the floor under the fryers in the chicken area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Gasser’s Golf, 3251 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, Sept. 5: no violations.

Golden Oaks Golf Club, 10 Stonehedge Drive, Fleetwood, Sept. 5: five violations. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the 3-door under counter refrigeration unit in the kitchen and the white refrigerator in the snack shack. Food facility does not have available method to verify the final rinse temperature at the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. The potato slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Food facility has lost its certified food employee and has not yet replaced the certified food employee as required. Manager is planning to have multiple people take the certification course. Back door located in the dry storage area of the food facility has gaps at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests.

Sonic Drive-In #6886, 4515 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Sept. 5: three violations. Stand fan near the 3-compartment sink has an accumulation of dust/dirt. Fan was taken out-of-service during the inspection and will be cleaned today. One set of lights in the cooking area has plastic tubes in place but is missing 3 of the end caps. Door located in the back area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom corner and a torn seal/gasket and does not properly protect against the entry of pests.

Exeter Family Restaurant, 4800 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Aug. 31: one violation. Some of the light bulbs in the kitchen are not shielded or shatterproof.

Legacy Cigar Lounge, 525 Penn Ave., West Reading, Aug. 31: no violations.

Monarch Fire Company #1, 59 Pennsylvania Ave., Douglassville, Aug. 31: one violation. Condenser fan covers in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dirt.

Yellow House Hotel, 6743 Boyertown Pike, Douglassville, Aug. 31: one violation. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Fleetwood Area School District Andrew Maier Elementary, 355 Andrew Maier Blvd., Blandon, Aug. 30: no violations.

Laureldale Athletic Association, 1610 Nolan St., Reading, Aug. 30: one violation. The ice machine, the soda gun nozzle and nozzle holder, food contact surfaces, were observed to have a slime mold build up and were not clean to sight and touch.

Massimo Ristorante, 100 Anna Ave., Blandon, Aug. 30: four violations. Plastic utensils used for cooking are deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use in the food facility. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in walk-in refrigerator and the Bain Marie on the cookline. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dishwashing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Mop sink does not have an adequate air gap of at least 1 inch, between the water supply and flood rim of the sink.

Muhlenberg School District Middle School, 801 Bellevue Ave., Laureldale, Aug. 30: no violations.

Plaza Azteca, 100 Anna Ave. Suite 456, Blandon, Aug. 30: three violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in both walk in refrigerators, and 2 Bain Marie refrigerators on the cook line. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in equipment storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Walk-in cooler threshold needs to be repaired, observed water leaking from under the cooler due to broken threshold.er leaking from under the cooler due to broken threshold.