Berks food safety inspections: Significant small fly infestation observed at restaurant; droppings seen at another place

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 April 27 and May 10, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of May 12 at 5 p.m.

Good Friend Chinese Restaurant, 206 Crossings Blvd., Elverson, May 10: five violations. Food dispensing utensil in bulk foods observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Hood filters in the facility are extremely dirty, greasy, and in need of cleaning. Observed egg rolls cooling at room temperature in the prep area, which is not a proper cooling method. Corrected. Back door located in the prep area of the food facility has a hole in the screen and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Dyn-A-Mite Auctions, 14040 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, May 9: no violations.

Hi-Way Meat's, 4030 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, May 9: no violations.

Kirbyville Farm Market, 14030 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, May 9: three violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the 2-door refrigeration unit in the deli area. Corrected. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the deli area. Corrected. Observed some containers of raw eggs stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Corrected.

Quality Baked Goods @ Kirbyville, 14030 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, May 9: one violation. An insect control device is located in the kitchen area near a small table-top mixer with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and/or utensils.

Crow Wagon Mff4 (Xjb-2466), 142 Cacoosing Lane, Birdsboro, May 6: no violations.

Panera Bread #742, 2733 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, May 5: no violations.

Third And Spruce Drafthaus, 238 S. Third Ave., West Reading, May 5: four violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Observed fan in the reach in cooler located in the bar area, with an accumulation of dust and dirt residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed food debris build up under the deli slicer, located in the food prep area. Observed dust debris build up on the ceiling in the dish area. Food dispensing utensil in bulk foods observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.

Chuck E Cheese #539, 2721 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, May 2: three violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Iced tea nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. 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.

Papa John's #2294, 2612 Penn Ave., West Lawn, May 2: three violations. Observed pizza oven cooking equipment with encrusted grease/food and soil accumulation on the rollers of the mesh oven belt and catch trays at ends. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed faucet leaking into the rinse sink of the 3-bay warewashing sink. Also faucet has excessive build up of lime/dirt/filth. Observed boxes of food stored in walk in cooler area, where it is subject to splash from dripping condensate from the compressor/fan box area. Food removed from area and leak must be repaired.

Wendy's # 19312, 5411 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, May 2: one violation. There is an accumulation of dust/dirt on the ceiling vents in the back dry storage area.

Bonehead's Grille, 1380 Rt. 100 @ Jake's Flea Market, Barto, April 29: one violation. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.

Colebrookdale Elementary School, 1001 Montgomery Ave., Boyertown, April 29: no violations.

Fiore Ristorante, 401 Main St., Shoemakersville, April 29: four 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 walk in cooler, is not being date marked. The floor / wall juncture in the three compartment sink area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Soups, which were cooled, were not reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds before being placed into the hot hold unit, as required. Corrected.

Firefly Cafe, 12 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, April 29: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, April 29: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District Middle School, 407 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, April 29: no violations.

Fleetwood Area School District Willow Creek Elementary School, 605 Crisscross Road, Fleetwood, April 29: no violations.

Funplace Bingo, 574 Oley Road, Oley, April 29: no violations.

Iezzi's On 3rd, 61 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, April 29: one violation. Observed deeply discolored cutting boards in the downstairs kitchen, not resurfaced or discarded as required. Management states new cutting boards have been ordered.

Kutztown School District Elementary School, 40 Normal Ave., Kutztown, April 29: no violations.

Kutztown School District Middle School, 10 Deisher Lane, Kutztown, April 29: no violations.

Kutztown Area School District High School, 50 Trexler Ave., Kutztown, April 29: no violations.

Laudenslager's Concessions, Route 100 Jakes Flea Market, Barto, April 29: Observed TNTC (too numerous to count) micelike droppings in the storage shed.

Mikura Restaurant, 840 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, April 29: four violations. Small scoop at the bar is stored in dirty standing water. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized (at sushi bar and at the bain marie in the kitchen). Observed numerous drink bottles and some food items stored directly on the floor in bar area, rather than 6 Observed dirt, old food debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler, including under the floor mats. Observed dirt/dried food debris on the door surfaces, handles, and some interior surfaces of the bain marie in the kitchen. The shelving in the walk-in cooler is rusted and dirty.

Union Jacks on The Manatawny, 546 Manatawny Road, Boyertown, April 29: one violation.

Wilson School District Cornwall Terrace Elementary, 3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring, April 29: no violations.

Wilson School District Southern Junior High, 3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring, April 29: no violations.

Goose Lane Egg Farm, 111 Goose Lane, Sinking Spring, April 28: no violations.

Mad J's Bbq, 850 Golden Drive Suite 6, Blandon, April 27: no violations.

Taco's Rene Mffzgw-5945, 1161 Park Road, Blandon, April 27: no violations.

Tlacuani Mexican Food Truck Mff3 Zpl5864, 5005 Kutztown Road, Temple, April 27: two violations. 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. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Dino's Wings & Things, 5306 Allentown Pike, April 30: no violations.

Goodwill Beneficial Association, 100 Madison Ave., April 30: one violation. The can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on inspection.

Sam's Club # 8160, 5314 Allentown Pike, April 30: no violations.

San Francisco Mini Market & Tacos, 4848 Kutztown Road, April 30: no violations.

Wegman's Restaurant, 4401 Pottsville Pike, April 30: 11 violations. An open employee's beverage container was observed in cook's line area, a food service area. Corrected on inspection. Floor tiles are torn/missing edges with adjacent tiles which prohibits cleaning of the floor, especially wall edges, corners and equipment areas. Food dispensing utensil in food observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the glass door and walk-in refrigerator is not being date marked. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The Person in Charge does not apply knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Encrusted food residue present between steam table and cook's line wooden board. Observed food temperature measuring device is not being cleaned before use or storage. Working containers in 3-compartment sink area used for cleaners/sanitizer taken from bulk supplies, were Observed pans, between and under grill in the cook's area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation. Observed shelving used for plate storage with encrusted food residue.Non-food contact surfaces, floor beneath grill and fryers not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Non-working bain marie and glass door refrigerator not in use due to non-functional status and not removed from the premises. Out of compliance.

Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge # 71, 776 Mount Laurel Ave., April 27: two violations. Interior ice machine panel, cutting board, refrigerator fan guard, food contact surfaces, were observed to be soiled and were not clean to sight and touch. Utensils in drawers not stored with handles in same direction to prevent contamination of food contact portion of utensil. Drawers soiled.

Holy Guardian Angels Regional School, 3125 Kutztown Road, April 27: no violations.

JT's Gourmet Delivery LLC, 3801 Hilltop Ave., April 27: no violations.

Kathryn's, 2000 Centre Ave., May 10: no violations.

Atlas Deli And Grocery, 949 Franklin St., May 9: no violations.

Big Ken's Pizza & Subs, 1311 Perkiomen Ave., May 9: four violations. Ventilation hood is in need of a professional cleaning. Documentation required. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Non-food contact surfaces(Walls and Floors in Food Prep Areas) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The door to the outside, located in the dining area of the food facility is being propped open.

Bus Stop Shop Deli, 736 Franklin St., May 9: no violations.

One Of A Kind Grocery, 1047 Franklin St., May 9: no violations.

Santa Barbara 363194, 850 Franklin St., May 9: no violations.

Snowfox, 2020 N. 13th St., May 6: no violations.

Weis Markets Inc. A5220200, 2020 N. 13th St., May 6: no violations.

A Plus Mini Market A5208420, 844 N. 13th St., May 5: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the * area.

Ave Maria Deli And Grocery, 706 N. Ninth St., May 5: three violations. Exit door to the outside, located in the food prep area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open. Ventilated Hood system is out of date. Needs to be professionally cleaned. Documentation required. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the Restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom and food prep areas. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom and food prep areas.

Francesca's Pizzaria And Restaurant, 2101 Howard Blvd., May 5: no violations.

Loncheria Dona Tere, 800 N. 13th St., May 5: four violations. Ventilation hood is in need of a professional cleaning. Documentation required. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Non-food contact surfaces(Walls and Floors in Food Prep Areas) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. The door to the outside, located in the dining area of the food facility is being propped open.

Mimmo's Restaurant & Pizzeria 51402900, 290 Morgantown Road, May 5: no violations.

Singh Market, 928 N. 13th St., May 5: no violations.

7-Eleven, 1658 Perkiomen Ave., May 4: two violations. 3 containers of milk we found to be for consumer sale while being past the sell by date. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Bellas Sweets LLC, 1164 Perkiomen Ave., May 4: two violations. Observed a large amount of debris in the freezer in the kitchen area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the service area.

Family Garden, 1701 Perkiomen Ave., May 4: four violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Heavy grease build up around waste area. Food contact surfaces in the kitchen area were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch.

Janico Deli Grocery LLC, 1400 Perkiomen Ave., May 4: no violations.

Shomper's Exxon A5210140, 1014 N. 13th St., May 4: no violations.

Turkey Hill #54 A5204250, 425 N. 13th St., May 4: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Emily Mini Market, 349 N. 13th St., May 3: no violations.

Fat Boyz, 953 N. 12th St., May 3: no violations.

Nino And Sons Pizza, 301 N. 13th St., May 3: no violations.

Reading High School Cafeteria, 801 N. 13th St., May 3: no violations.

Reading High School Commissary Kitchen, 801 N. 13th St., May 3: no violations.

Saint Margaret School, 235 Spring St., May 3: no violations.

Lauers Park Elementary School, 219 N. Second St., May 2: no violations.

Northwest Middle School, 1000 N. Front St., May 2: no violations.

Northwest Elementary School, 820 Clinton St., April 29: no violations.

Peg's Place 3673950, 1700 N. 12th St., April 29: no violations.

Rockland Market, 1940 N. 13th St., April 29: no violations.

Albright College Cafeteria 367384, 1601 N. 13th St., April 27: no violations.

Central Middle School, 215 N. 12th St., April 27: no violations.

Glenside Elementary School, 1401 Schuylkill Ave., April 27: no violations.

Glenside Magnet School, 501 Lackawanna St., April 27: no violations.

Jakes Place 3673920, 1601 N. 13th St., April 27: no violations.

New Happy Family LLC #391009, 810 Oley St., April 27: five violations. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Food in multiple refrigerators and freezer units stored open with no covering. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering

The following reports for the period of April 13 to April 26, 2022, were added to the state's database after April 28 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Red Plate Diner, 440 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, April 25: eight violations. Cooked potatoes in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. Corrected. Flour, rice, and sugar in the dry storage area stored open with no covering. Corrected. Observed condenser fan guards, in the walk-in cooler, with excessive dust debris build up. Screen door window, in the food prep area, has holes, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. 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. Food dispensing utensil observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the low temperature dish machine. The handwash sinks in the cookline and server areas do not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Corrected. Observed multiple working containers throughout the facility, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Out of compliance.

Washington Elementary School, 1406 Route 100, Barto, April 25: no violations.

American Legion Post #537, 4499 N. Twin Valley Road, Morgantown, April 22: two violations. A working container of floor cleaner was stored above food equipment in the prep area. Corrected. Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Sprecher's Meats, 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn, April 22: three violations. Styrofoam boards used for hanging orders above slicer counter area are not smooth, non porous and cleanable. Removed. Slicer at end of counter near kitchen area was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. To be recleaned and sanitized before use. Light bulb in ground meat case is not shielded or shatter proof.

Trinity U.C.C., 27 Maria St., Rehrersburg, April 22: no violations.

Utopia Cabaret, 395 W. Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville, April 22: three violations. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired (February 2022) and is no longer valid. Working containers (spray bottles) in the bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

West Reading Elementary, Fourth Avenue & Chestnut Street, West Reading, April 22: no violations.

Wilson School District Shiloh Hills Elementary, 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, April 22: no violations.

Becca's Gourmet Coffee & Donuts, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, April 21: two violations. Prepackaged bagels are not labeled with the ingredients or a sign on the sales rack indicating ‘ingredients available upon request’. Plastic spoons not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected.

Bella's Subs & Pizza, 1912 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, April 21: no violations.

Berks CTC-East Campus, 3307 Friedensburg Road, Oley, April 21: no violations.

Bethany Children's Home Main Kitchen, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Brobst Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: one violation. Assorted food in house refrigerator was held at 46 °F, in the kitchen area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Temp records indicate proper temp is fluctuating. Maintenance on site for repair.

Christman's Meat Market, 1157 Memorial Highway, Oley, April 21: no violations.

Dubbs Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Eck Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Henning Center, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Hess Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Keck Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Knerr Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Knorr Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: one violation. Countertop in front of kitchen sink area is chipped and broken and must be repaired.

Leinbach Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: one violation. Kitchen counter at sink area has an exposed flaking insulation type material where wall meets backsplash. Counter and wall joint must be sealed.

McDonald's #7970, 800 Hill Ave., Wyomissing, April 21: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men's restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. The floor / wall juncture in the dry storage area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch.

Moyer Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: no violations.

Oley Valley School District Elementary School, 3257 Friedensburg Road, Oley, April 21: no violations.

Oley Valley School District High School, 17 Jefferson St., Oley, April 21: no violations.

Oley Valley School District Middle School, 3247 Friedensburg Road, Oley, April 21: three violations. A two containers of hand sanitizer were stored above or on the same shelf with single-service articles in the dry storage area. Corrected. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the serving line area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. Observed severely dented and damaged canned goods in the try storage area. Corrected.

Reed Cottage, 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, April 21: one violation. Expired milk found for use in refrigerator. Discarded.

Dice's Ice Mff3, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, April 20: no violations.

Jim Neidermyer Poultry, Leesport Farmers Market Bldg 2, Leesport, April 20: no violations.

Mayra's Latin Cuisine At Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market Leesport, Pa 19533, April 20: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash station. Corrected.

Mazi Restaurant, 614 Penn Ave., West Reading, April 20: no violations.

Schultz's Catering Leesport, Leesport Farmers Market Leesport, Pa 19533, April 20: four violations. Observed a soda spill and some other dirt/debris on the floor in the front dry storage area. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by cleaning products and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Strickler's Delicatessen, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, April 20: one violation. Some lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the display cases.

Wendy's # 19306, 2717 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, April 20: 11 violations. Mop sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Corrected. Observed coving at the floor wall juncture, near the three compartment sink, with broken and missing tiles. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Observed an accumulation of trash, grease, and some old food debris on the floor under the cooking and hot-hold equipment and throughout the prep areas of the facility. Trash receptacle / waste handling unit outside observed with the lids not closed. 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. Cheese being held by time did not have documentation or labels indicating time window. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Outside waste handling unit and storage area was extremely dirty, sticky, and attracting insects and rodents. Observed a significant small fly infestation throughout the food prep areas of the facility. Observed a spray bottle of a chemical incorrectly labeled as glass cleaner. Corrected. Food employees observed in cook line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Out of compliance.

Willow Creek Brewing, 643 Penn Ave., West Reading, April 20: no violations.

Adams & Bright Drugstore, 306 State St., Hamburg, April 19: no violations.

Hamburg Area School District Perry Elementary, 201 Fourth St., Shoemakersville, April 19: no violations.

Rite Aid # 11174, 2210 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, April 19: no violations.

Sushi With Gusto At Redner's #77, 1149 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, April 19: no violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #242, 2901 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, April 19: six violations. Observed premade sandwiches stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Soda nozzles at the soda machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and mold build up and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of dust and dirt on the ceiling and condenser fan covers and shelves in the walk-in cooler. Observed excessive food and grease debris on the floor near the CO2 tank. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the food prep and restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. The floor / wall juncture in the food prep area near the hotdog roller, is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch.

Hereford Vol Fire Co, 1153 Gravel Pike, Hereford, April 15: no violations.

Dices Creative Cakes, 30 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, April 14: two violations. Painting was being done overnight and painting supplies were left in main bakery prep room area. Corrected by removing to proper location. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door. Door closer must be reinstalled.

Owls Sports Club, 2324 Monroe Ave., West Lawn, April 14: no violations.

Rita's Water Ice #340, 309 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, April 14: two violations. An open employee's beverage container was observed in prep table area, a food preparation area. Plastic utensils for food prep are deformed and chipped and are not durable under normal use in the food facility.Correct by discarding.

The Grill Shop, 35 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, April 14: three violations. Splash guard behind nozzles of the soda fountain have an old heavy splash residue build up and must be cleaned. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Liberty Ale House, 1501 Lancaster Ave., April 25: no violations.

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