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Aug 12, 2023

Berks food safety inspections found rodent and insect activity in the kitchen, dining, and bar areas of a restaurant

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

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 Aug. 2 and Aug. 15, 2023, that were filed in the state database as of Aug. 17 at 12:30 p.m.

Aldi #106, 20 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg, August 15: no violations.

Burger King #12924, 12 Jetson Drive, Hamburg, August 15: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach-in refrigerator equipment near drive through window. Drink ice bin at drive-thru window has dirt residue build up near top of bin at rear and also the ice machine in the rear storage room has a slime mold build up on top interior bin around chute area. Also some soda nozzles at customer self-serve fountain have a heavy residue build up.

Hamburg Market, 200 N. Fourth St., Hamburg, August 15: no violations.

Lou Ees Pizza, 500 Hawk Ridge Drive Suite 6, Hamburg, August 15: two violations. 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 refrigerators and walk in cooler, is not being date marked. Some food items are datemarked and some are not. Wall at warewashing sink has taped coving that must be repaired.

Mountain Springs Camping Resort Snackbar, 3450 Mountain Road, Hamburg, August 15: no violations.

Olivet Blue Mountain Camp, 115 Mountain Road, Hamburg, August 15: no violations.

Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s, 65 Industrial Drive, Hamburg, August 15: four violations. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 96°F, rather than not less than 110°F, as required. Soda fountain nozzles at drive through window area were observed to have heavy residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed fryers in the cook line area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Grease dripping out of front of fryer. Also floors have spilled food debris/grease under fryer/grill area. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

A Taste of Berks By Design, 1160 Old Bernville Road, Reading, August 14: no violations.

American Diner, 411 Penn Ave., West Reading, August 14: no violations.

Dollar Tree #09013, 1040 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, August 14: no violations.

Eatmore Kettle Corn And More, 1117 William Penn Blvd., Womelsdorf, August 14: no violations.

Mancino’s Pizza & Restaurant, 7656 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna, August 14: four violations. Deli slicer has a string attached at knob holding blade guard that is not an approved cleanable material. Packing tape cover on stainless steel pizza bain marie must be removed to be easy to clean. Also cardboard on prep table shelf must be removed. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in kitchen shelf area which were not in the original protective package or inverted. corrected. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door. Womens room door closure needs to be repaired also rear storage area bathroom needs a door closer.

Pilot Travel Center #518 (Flying J), 2210 Camp Swatara Road, Frystown, August 14: four violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Splash guard area behind soda nozzle dispensing area has old splash residue/mold build up. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in subway clean rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Side doors located in the gas pump side area of the food facility has a large gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Drain lines and water lines under ice machine are leaking causing a water puddle and slime mold build up along pipes.

The Hawg House Mff-4/Xkx0369, 140 Niantic Road, Barto, August 14: no violations.

Tokyo Hibachi & Bar, 960 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, August 14: 20 violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Some food items in the walk-in cooler are stored open with no covering and under dirt hanging from the shelf above. Observed a plastic container without a handle being used to dispense soy sauce into small cups. Corrected. Scoop at the ice machine is being stored directly on top of the machine. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Facility is using cardboard to cover the entire floor in the walk-in cooler. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in on of the fish cases and one of the bain marie units at the sushi bar. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sinks. Facility also does not have a method to verify the final rinse temperature at the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Observed a hole in one of the lids being used to cover dry good storage containers in the kitchen. The following food contact surfaces were observed to have residue/dried food residue and were not clean to sight and touch: interior of the ice machine, a knife stored in a sheath on a hibachi cart, a metal scoop stored on the shelving at the end of the cooking line. The following areas have a buildup of dirt, grease, and/or old food debris: some of the shelving in the walk-in cooler, floor and equipment at the cooking area, floor and equipment in the hibachi area(s), floor and equipment at the sushi bar, and floor in the bar area. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – the cold water handle is missing at the handwash sink in the server area. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – cold water not working at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking at the drain line for the 3-compartment sink and at the mop sink. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. One set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof at the cooking line. Doors to the storage shed and back storage room were being propped open at the time of this inspection. Screening at the back entrance to the kitchen is damaged and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent and insect activity in the kitchen, dining, and bar areas. Facility’s pest control program does not appear to be sufficient. Potential rodent harborage areas on the exterior of the building perimeter in the back area due to supplies and other items being stored along the building. Working containers (spray bottles) in the women’s restroom and hibachi areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Food facility using loose rodent bait placed on the counter at the server station.Out of compliance.

Vitamin Shoppe #170, 2719 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, August 14: no violations.

Wyo West Fitness, 1119 Bern Road, Wyomissing, August 14: no violations.

Appalachian Campsites-Campfire Cafe, 60 Motel Drive, Shartlesville, August 11: no violations.

Bake Shop At Skyline Drive Orchard, 118 Skyline Drive, Reading, August 11: no violations.

Berks Encore-Strausstown Center, 44 East Ave., Strausstown, August 11: no violations.

Camp Swatara East Lodge, 2905 Camp Swatara Road, Bethel, August 11: no violations.

Camp Swatara Family Camping Center, 2905 Camp Swatara Road, Bethel, August 11: one violation. Several small containers of white milk were available for sale that were beyond the use by date and require discarding. Corrected.

Deerfoot Vineyards & Winery, 1492 Ridge Road, Shoemakersville, August 11: no violations.

Hazel’s Cafe At Mayfield On Noble, 544 Noble St., Kutztown, August 11: four violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a large container of sanitizer and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Mop hanger is available, but is not installed on a wall.

Lyons Fire Company #1, 110 Park Ave., Lyons Station, August 11: two violations. Food facility does not have the proper type of test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Facility has pH test strips and not sanitizer test strips. There is an accumulation of grease and old food debris on the floor under the fryers.

New China King Restaurant, 168 W. Main St., Kutztown, August 11: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Northkill Rod & Gun Club, 1040 North Kill Lane, Bernville, August 11: no violations.

Shuberts Best, 5836 Four Point Road, Bethel, August 11: four 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. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 68.9F, rather than not less than 110°F, as required. Facility still has no hot water available for cleaning food utensils or washing hands properly. The handwash sink located in the counter area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Out of compliance.

Berkshire C C 9th Green, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading, August 10: no violations.

Berkshire C C Club House, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading, August 10: 11 violations. Observed plastic storage containers and cardboard lining shelving in the dry storage room, which is not an approved material for food contact. Food residue observed on the can opener food contact surface. NOTE- PIC removed can opener from the food prep area to be cleaned and sanitized. Thermometers not observed in some refrigeration units in the prep area. Excess condensate pooled at the bottom of a reach-in refrigeration unit on the cooking line. Chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit not observed to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the walk-in cooler. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 200 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. Note- Ecolab tech arrived on site during inspection and adjusted sanitizer concentration during inspection. Static dust observed on fan cover and ceiling in the rear walk-in coolers. -Residue observed on floor in the rear walk-in freezer. Oil drums in the indoor refuse area observed full. Excess used cooking oil is not being stored properly in a receptacle with a tight-fitting lid or cover. Oil is not being removed from the facility at an appropriate frequency. Floor / wall / ceiling is damaged in some areas; not smooth and easily cleaned surfaces. Rodent droppings observed along floor perimeters in the kitchen area; behind and under equipment. Excess pooled water observed under the steam table and refrigeration unit in the prep area. Condensate is not being drained properly. -Grease and residue accumulation observed along floor perimeter behind the cooking line.

Berkshire C C Pool Snack Bar, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading, August 10: one violation. Grease accumulation observed along floor perimeters under the cooking line. Floor surfaces observed damaged and/or not smooth and easily cleaned in some areas of the snack stand.

Bouchette Vineyards Tasting Room, 9684 Old Route 22, Bethel, August 10: no violations.

Country Basket Produce, 806 Mountain Home Road, Reading, August 10: no violations.

CVS #2969, 2800 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, August 10: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts #355023, 2 Penn Ave., Robesonia, August 10: no violations.

Dwight Miller’s Auction Cntr, 31 Hill Alley, Bethel, August 10: no violations.

Renee Gibson, 371 Airport Road, Bethel, August 10: no violations.

Sheetz #289, 4661 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, August 10: one violation. Grease and debris observed along floor perimeters in the prep area under equipment and the cooking line.

The Messy Pig BBQ, 109 E. High St., Womelsdorf, August 10: no violations.

Anthony’s Trattoria, 900 Byram St., Reading, August 9: two violations. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired (January 2023) and is no longer valid. The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by liquor bottles and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.

Brakeman’s Cafe, 56 S. Washington St., Boyertown, August 9: no violations.

China House, 825 Main St., Bally, August 9: three violations. Breaded Shrimp in the Frigidare Freezer was observed stored open with no covering. COS. Observed in-use knife stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Observed bedding materials under the front counter in the food facility, indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters.

Clover Park Athletic Assoc, 102 S. Brobst St., Shillington, August 9: two violations. Interior of ice bin, a food contact surface, was observed to have dirt residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed excessive spilled food debris under counters and stove area in kitchen. Also reach-in refrigerator in bar has spilled food debris in bottom.

CVS#01769, 906 W Leesport Road, Leesport, August 9: no violations.

Dairy Queen #13176, 820 Kenhorst Plaza, Kenhorst, August 9: one violation. Grease accumulation observed along hood filters, and floor in the deep fryer area.

Family Dollar Store #28494, 3564 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, August 9: one violation. Two packages of Oscar Meyer Bologna observed in retail refrigeration expired on 7/13/23. Four packages of Daisy Sour Cream observed in retail refrigeration expired on 7/24/23. NOTE- PIC instructed to remove expired food items from sale.

Hungarian Sports Club, 1495 Huff Church Road, Barto, August 9: no violations.

Klinger’s At The Airport LLC, 2385a Bernville Road, Reading, August 9: eight violations. Clean pan on dish rack has broken corner and must be discarded. Metal strainer has broken mesh and must be discarded. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible under wait station and in refrigerator in line cook area. Food Employee is not using available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine sanitizer concentration. Observed deeply scored cutting boards in bar and kitchen are must be discarded. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean pan rack in storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. 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 on ice machine not dated to indicate the last time it was changed. Floor tile behind kitchen door is cracked and broken and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling vent and tile area in the kitchen of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

La Casa Del Pollo Asado Mff 4-Xnt0259, 1054 Greenwich St., Reading, August 9: no violations.

Lidl, 3564 Penn Ave., Reading, August 9: one violation. Excess ice accumulation observed along floor and ceiling of walk-in freezers. Note- PIC has placed a work order for equipment to be repaired.

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, 160 Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington, August 9: one violation. Hood filters observed with an accumulation of grease.

Piero Pizzeria, 2722 Bernville Road, Reading, August 9: five violations. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Corrected. Wall next to sandwich refrigerator equipment, in kitchen area, has non-food contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling, made of wood, an absorbent and rough material. Wall has peeling and chipped paint. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the sandwich cooling unit. Soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Overhead cords in the food prep area of the food facility are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Sebastiano’s Italian Restaurant, 3227 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, August 9: one violation. One set of lights is not shielded or shatter proof in the cooking area.

Smokin’ Rubs (Pt-491k5) Mff4, 294 Forest Lane, Shoemakersville, August 9: no violations.

Snuzzles, 145 Lyons Road, Mertztown, August 9: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Owner is scheduled to renew her certification.

Taco Revolution Mff4 (Zry-8106), 217 Vine St., Fleetwood, August 9: no violations.

Top Star Express #0031, 2588 Bernville Road, Reading, August 9: no violations.

Van Reed Inn The, 2707 Bernville Road, Reading, August 9: six violations. The door handles on the refrigerator in the kitchen area have tape that does not facilitate cleaning and maintenance. 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. Corrected. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and lime and is not cleaned before use, and frequently. Exterior top and sides of machine also have a dirt build up. There is old label residue on clean pans that must be removed. Floor in the bar area is made of tile that is cracked and lifting and must be repaired. Screen door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Whiskey Girl Saloon, 140 Barto Road, Barto, August 9: no violations.

Bella Italia Pizza Restaurant, 1064 Memorial Highway, Oley, August 8: five violations. Walk-in cooler door does not seal properly. There is a gap along the right side of the door when it is closed. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed a water leak at the handwash sink in the front area. Floor in several areas of the facility is cracked/damaged and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Facility is in the process of having the floor repaired/replaced. Light fixture in one corner of the kitchen is not working.

Burger King #30004, 8603 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, August 8: three violations. Open single-use cups are stored in a rack on front counter right where there is customer foot traffic and orders are placed. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Filters for water system do not have a current date of service. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restrooms area to remind food employees to wash their hands

Camp Calvary, 48 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville, August 8: four violations. Observed eggs, bacon, sugar, ice cream food stored directly on the floor in walk-in coolers, dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed clean dishes in racks stored in dish room area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Kitchen dish room area has a heavy fly pest infestation.

Greenfields Fire Company #1, 505 Boeing Ave., Reading, August 8: one violation. Cut cheese and sliced deli meats are not being date marked with a 7-day discard date.

Jenn & Jessies Ice Cream, 798 Memorial Highway, Oley, August 8: no violations.

Lily’s Vineyard, 110 Skyline Drive, Reading, August 8: no violations.

Redvo Restaurant, 6213 Oley Turnpike Road, Oley, August 8: four violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the bain marie unit at the cooking area. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the dishwashing area. Corrected. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the kitchen and ice cream areas. Corrected.

Shillington Social Quarters, 38 S. Sterly St., Shillington, August 8: four violations. Several foods in reach-in refrigerators in upstairs kitchen have multiple old labels or no labels with food identification and dates. Mechanical warewash equipment in bar does not have an accurate temperature measuring for the hot water for the sanitizing final rinse manifold or chemical sanitizing tank. Gauge is broken for rinse temperature. Also there is no available self registering thermometer to verify rinse temp. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Deli slicer blade and underside of blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have old food residue and was not clean to sight and touch and must be cleaned before use.

Simply Bold, 550 Penn Ave., West Reading, August 8: no violations.

Anita’s Gourmet Biscotti, 3001 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, August 7: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Berks Lanes All American Sports Pub, 3190 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, August 7: five violations. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. Not available in the first refrigerator walking into the kitchen line. Loose/torn rubber door gaskets observed in the snack bar ice machine lid. Holder for ice scoop in the snack bar area, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. All inside and outside soda gun nozzle heads and gun holders have a build up of slime residue and must be cleaned in the bar area. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in bar area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Working containers in the bar area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

Brooklyn Place, 101 S Fifth Ave., West Reading, August 7: four violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the bain marie unit near the hood. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program. Owner stated he is waiting to take another course this fall. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Courtyard By Marriott, 150 N Park Road, Wyomissing, August 7: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front area. Corrected.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 405 N Park Road, Wyomissing, August 7: one violation. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small white refrigerator. Corrected.

Ihop #5502, 2701 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, August 7: four violations. The sink bowl and trough at the sprayer for the dishwasher are deteriorated and are allowing water to leak onto the floor. There is still an accumulation of dirt/debris in the following areas: on the floor under the shelving in the server areas and on the floor under the shelving and soda box unit in the dry storage room. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking from the drain line at the handwash sink near the dishwashing area. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent/insect activity. Facility is continuing with their pest control program.

Island Noodles/Pa Mff, 25 Village Center Drive Unit B2, Reading, August 7: no violations.

Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Co, 411 Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, August 7: three violations. Top of ice maker, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in ice machine area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Observed standing water in the bottom of ice buckets. Working containers in kitchen area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Kline’s Kernels-Mff2, 250 Himmelwright, Barto, August 7: no violations.

Mohnton Fish & Game Assn, 100 Gun Club Road, Mohnton, August 7: no violations.

Reading Country Club Clubhouse, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, August 7: two violations. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed a build-up of dirt and old food debris on the floor under some of the equipment in the kitchen.

The Nacho Depot /Mff-4/Znt6317, 1107 Commons Blvd., Reading, August 7: no violations.

Tony’s Steak Sandwiches Tfs4, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, August 7: no violations.

Tony’s Steak Sandwiches Tfs4, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, August 7: no violations.

Vince’s Steaks, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, August 7: one violation. One set of lights in the front food area is missing end caps and one light bulb in the back area is missing the plastic tubing.

Way-Har Farms Tfs3 T-Xr27857, Kutztown Fair, Kutztown, August 7: no violations.

Doc & Bubba’s, 4312 New Holland Road, Mohnton, August 4: one violation. Food Facility is using / offering for sale foods prepared in an unapproved private home. All items discarded.

Fairfield Inn & Suites, 21 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, August 4: two violations. Upper interior surface of the refrigerator, on the outside wall, has an ice build-up. Lids on self-serve pastry containers are cracked and repaired with tape.

Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, August 4: two violations. New flooring needs coving around old walk-in freezer and wood shelf along wall at new wall covering needs to be sealed and made smooth and easy to clean. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the dishwasher area.

Kona Ice of Central Berks County-Mff2-Zvk9636, 1522 Fayette Ave., Reading, August 4: no violations.

Olive Garden #1525, 1700 Crossing Drive, Wyomissing, August 4: five violations. Food facility does not have available a method to verify the final rinse temperature for the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. Observed an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor under the shelving in the dry storage room. Observed residue on non-food contact surfaces of the soda units at the server stations. Observed a portion of the hood equipment near the fryers with an accumulation of grease and debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in dishwasher area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Observed standing dirty water and food debris in the floor drain under the dishwasher. Water does not appear to be draining properly in this area/drain. Floor tiles in the dishwashing area are cracked / damaged. Observed water rising up from below tiles when pressure applied.

Antonio’s Trattoria, 1636 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, August 3: four violations. New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified food employee as required. Ice bin drain lines are in drains and need an air gap. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Woman’s toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.

Aplus Sunoco Market, 3123 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, August 3: four violations. Observed four quarts and one pint of 2% milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by dates marked on the bottles (July 21-July 31). Corrected. Observed mold growth on one flavor of beef jerky pieces offered for sale at the front counter. Corrected by disposing of the jerky and cleaning the container. Observed a significant amount of dirt/sticky residue on the floor under the old soda racking unit in the back area. Walls in the back storage area near the 3-compartment sink have a black mold-like residue. Missing and damaged ceiling tiles in the 3-compartment sink area need to be replaced. Observed chemicals (multiple containers of motor oil) for retail sale displayed on shelving above cookies and potato chips. Corrected by relocating motor oil.

Chatty Monks Brewing Company, 610 Penn Ave., West Reading, August 3: four violations. Ambient air temperature of the reach-in refrigeration unit in the prep area observed at 49 degrees F. The handwash sink located in the 2nd floor bar area and 2nd floor restroom, does not have water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. Water temperatures observed fluctuating between 73-76 degrees F at the time of inspection. The handwash sink in the 1st floor bar area is not operable at the time of inspection. Employees do not have access to hand washing in the bar area. Soap and paper towels not available at the handwash sink in the basement prep area. Out of compliance.

Fleetwood Community Pool Snack Bar, 500 W. Vine St., Fleetwood, August 3: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. There is a significant amount of pretzel salt on the floor in various areas of the stand and dirt/grease on the floor near the grill. Observed numerous flies in the area near the 3-compartment sink, particularly under the sink near a container of dirty rags and an uncovered floor drain containing solidified grease.

Friendship Fire Company #1, 3433 Haycreek Road, Geigertown, August 3: no violations.

Meraki Manor, 1405 Old River Road, Birdsboro, August 3: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for the quat tablets used in the 3-compartment sink at the bar. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

New York Bagelry, 150 Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington, August 3: three violations. Bulk food ingredient storage containers, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed deeply scored cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required. Dough mixer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Pizza Hut #37146, 204 Lancaster Ave., Reading, August 3: four violations. Hand wash sink in the prep area jis not draining. An accumulation of soiled water observed in the hand wash sink basin. Employee manually removed accumulated water with a bucket and disposing in the mop sink. Sink must be repaired to properly drain. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in cooler, is not being marked with the date it was prepared. PIC provided date labels. Pizza prep refrigeration unit observed inoperable. No food items observed being stored in this unit at the time of inspection. Grease accumulation and debris, observed along floor perimeters, behind equipment, in the prep area.

Semper Pie LLC, 14 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, August 3: two violations. The food facility does not have a handwash sink located in the *food prep / warewashing area. Flooring in kitchen near doorway has large gaps and is missing trim along wall area that must be sealed up. Also wall at doorway in kitchen has a large hole with exposed drywall that must be repaired.

Sunoco Marahana Inc., 501 Penn Ave., West Reading, August 3: two violations. Food debris observed along bottom shelving of the reach-in freezer in the ware washing area. -Food debris observed along surfaces of the cappuccino machine. Low light intensity in the warewashing area.

Trout Run Acres, 1053 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, August 3: no violations.

Dollar General Store #13791, 825 Park Road, Blandon, August 2: two violations. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in store shelf area are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Rear door located in the storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 8448 Allentown Pike, Blandon, August 2: 11 violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Boxes of seasonings under the back worktable stored open with no covering. Expired milk products for use in the facility. Corrected – discarded. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration Blender cleaning sprayer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue blocking sprayer and is not working properly and the splash guard is covered in food residue. Floors under drive-thru prep counter area and front counter prep area are dirty and have spilled food debris under counters. Observed ice bins and refrigerator, in back prep area, with an accumulation of food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed toilet tank leaking at the toilet in womens restroom when flushed. Wall in the back storage area at rear door is made of FRP board that is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Front door located in the entry area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front counter area. Corrected. Out of compliance.

Green Valley CC Pool Snack Bar, 150 Green Valley Road, Sinking Spring, August 2: four violations. Food employees observed in grill area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected. Raw, frozen chicken stored in multiple freezers in back area with icecream. Hot dogs held at 90°F, on the roller, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program.

Wilshire Swim Team Snack Bar, 3035 Van Reed Road, Sinking Spring, August 2: no violations.

Leininger Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway,, August 4: one violation. Prepackaged food is not labeled to clearly indicate any “”Big 9″” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement. Prepackaged food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.

Lorah Family Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway,, August 4: one violation. Prepackaged food, such as meatballs, are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Prepackaged food, such as meatballs are not labeled to clearly indicate any “”Big 9″” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement.

None filed.

The following reports for the period of July 19 to Aug. 1, 2023, were added to the state’s database after Aug. 3 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Dollar General #15584, 100 Chestnut St. Unit A, Birdsboro, August 1: no violations.

Leiby’s Ice Cream-Mff 2/Xjk4413, 36 Grandview Ave., Wernersville, August 1: no violations.

Appalachian Campsites (Store) MHC Appalachian LP, 60 Motel Drive, Shartlesville, July 31: no violations.

Brick House Pub, 1348 Brooke Blvd., Kenhorst, July 31: one violation. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required.

Domino’s #4749, 3801 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 31: five violations. The caulk is damaged/missing at the junction of the wall and mop sink and there is a hole at the base by the wall. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – faucet handle in employee restroom is in disrepair. 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. Working containers (spray bottles), used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

J A Buffet, 1752 Tilden Drive, Hamburg, July 31: 10 violations. Food Employees observed eating or tasting food in the kitchen cook line area. Several Foods in buckets and racks in the walk-in cooler and freezer area stored open with no covering. Food dispensing utensil in bags of cornstarch food observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Handle broke off of some scoops. Also deli containers found in bins. Corrected. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized. Corrected. Employee peeling shrimp and putting in a bin on the floor in the dishroom area. Corrected. Countertop slicer has old food residue on it. Observed ansul system, cooking equipment in the kitchen area, with heavy encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Shelves in walk in cooler have mold dirt build up also shelves are rusted and have peeling paint and are no longer easy to clean. Floors under shelves in cooler have food spilled and also floor under cook line has grease ponding underneath. Floor drains in waitress station and in kitchen are clogged and have old stagnant water build up. Screen door on rear kitchen door has gaps that allow the entry of pests. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen bathroom area. Out of compliance.

Starbucks Coffee #50235, 5 Dave’s Way, Hamburg, July 31: no violations.

Stony Creek Athletic Assn, 165 Antietam Road, Reading, July 31: one violation. Window in the basement area is unscreened and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests.

The Henry P. Robeson House Beef & Ale, 124 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, July 31: no violations.

Cafe Folino, 951 Hill Road, Wyomissing, July 28: no violations.

Camp Conrad Weiser, 201 Cushion Peak Road, Reinholds, July 28: no violations.

Cushion Peak Rod & Gun Club, 180 Vinemont Road, Reinholds, July 28: two violations. Food Facility is using / offering for sale foods prepared in an unapproved private home. Home canned peppers/onions found for use on food shelves. Removed from use. Observed clean food bowls and/or utensils under kitchen table shelf area, stored uncovered or not inverted.

Dollar Tree #05954, 2550 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 28: one violation. Ceiling tile missing in aisle 7 above canned and dry goods and needs to be replaced.

Eagles Peak Cabana, 397 Eagles Peak Road, Robesonia, July 28: no violations.

Eagles Peak Cg Snack Bar, 397 Eagles Peak Road, Robesonia, July 28: no violations.

Reading Country Club Snack Bar, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 28: three violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the refrigerator. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a cooler of ice and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.

Redner’s Warehouse Mkt #50, 801 Carsonia Ave., Reading, July 28: two violations. Wall in the produce area, is made of particle board, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. Wall in the mop sink area has a hole near the floor and in need of repair.

VFW Post #6558, 123 S Water St., Womelsdorf, July 28: two violations. Observed boxes of chips/pretzels stored directly on the floor in side storage room area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed shelf under grill equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of grease/food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Also floor under shelves in walk in cooler have some spilled food debris/creamers underneath.

Womelsdorf Pool Snack Bar, 41 N Water St., Womelsdorf, July 28: one violation. Entry door located in the snack bar area of the food facility has a large gap at the bottom that does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Ady Cakes, 631 Penn Ave., West Reading, July 27: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Nitro Bar, 416 Penn Ave., West Reading, July 27: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Interior of the ice machines, a food contact surface, was observed to have black residue and grime; not clean to sight and touch.

Nonno Alby’s Wood Oven Pizza, 701 Penn Ave., West Reading, July 27: five violations. Food dispensing utensil in soda machine ice bin observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. PIC removed ice scoop from the bin. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility, located in walk-in cooler, is not date marked. PIC provided date labels. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the prep area. PIC removed cardboard. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bar area. PIC provided paper towels. Floor perimeter behind the pizza oven observed dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. PIC cleaned area during inspection.

Zipf’s Candies By Sweet Surprises, 612 Penn Ave., West Reading, July 27: no violations.

Friendship Fire Company #2, 100 Summit St., Mohnton, July 26: no violations.

Rite Aid #11172, 4630 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, July 26: no violations.

Blue Rocks Campground Snack Bar, 341 Sousley Road, Lenhartsville, July 25: no violations.

Dine & Dash Urban Grill Mff3 Xng9283, 2411 Laurel Road, Reading, July 25: one violation. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program.

Dunkin Donuts #356064, 60 Farmers Drive, Fleetwood, July 25: six violations. Cover for the upper part of the ice machine is not in place, exposing the interior ice-making parts of the machine. Walk-in freezer door is not closing properly and there is an accumulation of ice around the doorway. Observed dirt and old food debris on the floor under several pieces of equipment. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front area. Corrected. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the front and back areas. Corrected.

Echo Hill Country Store, 244 Dryville Road, Fleetwood, July 25: no violations.

Fiore’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 12 N. Chestnut St., Fleetwood, July 25: no violations.

Lesher Memorial Community Park #1, 25 N. Fifth St., Shartlesville, July 25: no violations.

Lesher Memorial Community Park #2, 25 N. Fifth St., Shartlesville, July 25: no violations.

Soul Farm To Truck Mff4, 844 New Schaefferstown Road, Bernville, July 25: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in refrigerator equipment on food truck. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.

Buca Di Beppo, 2745 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, July 24: four violations. Broken door hinge observed on the Alto-Shaam unit at the cooking line. Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher at the bar was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. All three containers of chemicals at the bar glass washer were empty. All three were replaced and the pumps were primed until the washer was operating properly. Some of the handwash sinks in the kitchen area were blocked by buckets and dirty knives and were not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. The grout between the floor tiles is deteriorating in several areas of the kitchen and in the bar area. Some floor tiles are also missing in the kitchen area.

Deitsch Eck Restaurant, 87 Penn St., Lenhartsville, July 21: two violations. Observed numerous knives being stored in wooden knife holders, which are not easily cleanable. Working container (spray bottle) in dining room area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

American Legion Post 626, 445 E. Main St., Birdsboro, July 20: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

China Iii, 319 N. Furnace St., Birdsboro, July 20: six violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Observed a build-up of grease and old food debris on the floor under the fryers. There is also an accumulation of dirt/debris on the floor in the back dry storage area. Hood surfaces have an accumulation of grease. Shelves in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of food residue/debris. Food facility in operation more than 90 days and does not employ a certified food employee as required. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – hot water handle not working properly at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in kitchen area.

Church Of The Good Shepherd UCC, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, July 20: no violations.

Italian Delite, 113 E. Main St., Birdsboro, July 20: two violations. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in some of the refrigeration units. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher and 3-compartment sink.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 Reading Ave., Boyertown, July 20: one violation. Dented, swollen, or distressed canned items observed in dry storage area. PIC instructed to remove from storage and return to supplier.

Tiki Bar, 1150 Manatawny Road, Boyertown, July 20: two violations. One container of skewers in the display case was not date marked. Dust/ debris observed on the exhaust hood in the prep area.

Action Track USA Snack Shack Tfs3, Kutztown Fairgrounds Racetrack, Kutztown , July 19: no violations.

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