Food safety violations include dirty bathrooms and mold and dirt buildup

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture keeps records of food safety inspections at restaurants and food vendors.

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own inspectors and the rest of the county is inspected by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspectors.

The results will be posted every other week. All food vendors are inspected at least once a year. Other inspections can be triggered by a change of owner, a follow up if a facility had been out of compliance or by a complaint filed with the PDA.

View any vendor's last inspection report online. Click on the PDF version of the inspection report for all details.

If a food provider is labeled out of compliance, that means it has one or more violations that require a return visit by an inspector. The establishment is given time to fix the problem(s) and remains open for business.

Complaints can be filed online with the PDA.

Below are the results of inspections conducted between Sept. 22 and Oct. 12, 2021, that were filed in the state database as of Oct. 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

They include the inspector's comments on violations.

Boyertown Area Schools Boyertown Elem., 641 E. Second St., Boyertown , Oct. 08: no violations.

Boyertown Middle School West, 200 S. Madison St., Boyertown , Oct. 08: no violations.

Good Life Organics, 2395 Lancaster Pike, Reading , Oct. 07: no violations.

Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Road, Sinking Spring , Oct. 07: no violations.

Salute Ristorante Italiano, 4718 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring , Oct. 07: four violations. Shelfstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Observed floor drain in ware-washing room to have dirt, food residue, debris inside due to lack of cover. Interior surfaces of ice machine had buildup of mold-like substance and was not clean to sight & touch. Observed metal basket was rusted with chipped/peeling portions — Corrected by discarding.

Speedway #06772, 154 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring , Oct. 07: four violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Repeat violation. Mop sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Beverage container tops / lids submerged in ice in consumer self service display container. Observed ceiling vents in food prep area of the food facility are dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Tracy Hood House, 340 W. Walnut St., Shillington , Oct. 07: no violations.

Jak's Downtown Diner, 9 Centre Ave., Topton , Oct. 06: no violations.

The Market Cafe & Catering, 28 E. Centre Ave., Topton , Oct. 06: two violations. Observed cold salads held at 53.6 °F in the front counter fridge by cash register, rather than 41°F or below as required. – Corrected by moving food items within the time/temperature safety zone into different refrigeration unit. Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. -Corrected.

Dominos Pizza #4720, 8537 Allentown Pike, Blandon , Oct. 05: five violations. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Current PIC is unaware of any current certifications. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed excessive dust accumulation on pizza oven filters. Filters need to be cleaned or replaced. Observed dishes in clean storage area with label residue still intact, indicating improper cleaning. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without foods being marked with disposal time. (Tub of pizza sauce not time stamped) – Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Nice Garden, 850 Golden Drive Suite #8, Blandon , Oct. 05: two violations. Inspection Violations: 10/5/2021Ceilings/vent areas in kitchen are dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in walk-in cooler.

Redner's Quick Shoppe #73, Routes 73 & 222, Reading , Oct. 05: one violation. Food contact surface of knife by sandwich prep station has a coating which is deteriorating. (Corrected)

Subway #53230, 850 Golden Drive Suite 7, Blandon , Oct. 05: no violations.

St Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading , Oct. 04: five violations. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in warewashing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Observed water filter in sandwich/coffee station to be expired and requiring service. Containers stored on clean dish rack were observed to have old labels still intact. Additionally, observed visible accumulations of pink mold-like substance on interior surfaces of ice machine. Observed vacuum-packed salmon thawing under refrigeration in vacuum-packing, which is not an approved method. Pre-wash hose handle/nozzle in manual warewashing area observed with build up of filth and food residue, must be cleaned more frequently to prevent build up.

Autumn Festival At Savage Farms, 1710 State St., Mertztown , Oct. 01: no violations.

Plaza Azteca Mexican Grill, 1013 Reading Ave., Boyertown , Oct. 01: four violations. Observed no storage holder for the ice scoop at the ice builder. Second floor toilet room does not have a self-closing door. There is an observable gap between the back of the 3 bay sink and the wall. Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Shanesville Orchard Outlet, 1798 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown , Oct. 01: no violations.

Stonekeep Meadery Tasting Room, 564 Blandon Road, Fleetwood , Oct. 01: no violations.

Utopia Cabaret, 395 W Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville , Oct. 01: one violation. Soda guns at the bar, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Wilson School District Spring Ridge Elementary, 1211 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing , Oct. 01: no violations.

Becca's Gourmet Coffee & Donuts, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Sept. 30: one violation. Observed dry goods stored directly on the floor in facility, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Christopher's Meat Market, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Sept. 30: no violations.

Daniel Boone Area Schools Amity Intermediate, 200 Boone Drive, Douglassville , Sept. 30: no violations.

Los Gios Commissary, 214 Woodbridge Lane, Douglassville , Sept. 30: no violations.

Pappy T's Pub & Lounge, 50 Industrial Drive, Hamburg , Sept. 30: four violations. Bar reach-in refrigerator has a dirty stagnant water build up in bottom of unit. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in bar reach in refrigerator equipment. Spilled oil and old food pieces observed on floor under fryer area. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in kitchen area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected.

Perry Indoor Golf & Billiards, 805 State St. Suite B, Hamburg , Sept. 30: two violations. The floor / wall juncture in kitchen area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Wood trim at floor in part of kitchen and tiles with large gaps in grout must be sealed. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.

Red Robin, 125 Wilderness Road, Hamburg , Sept. 30: five violations. Large open pitchers of tea sitting on counters behind bar and waitress station area. Corrected covered with wrap. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in bar/clean dish rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing. Out-of-date milk was being served in bar area. Corrected. Observed refrigerated drawer equipment, in cook line area, with an accumulation of dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.

Rise & Grind Nutrition Shillington, 606 Kenhorst Place, Reading , Sept. 30: three violations. Rear side of counter with bare wood must be sealed to be smooth easy to clean surface. The floor / wall juncture in counter area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Wood counter to be caulked or sealed around wood bottom. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.

American Legion Post #637, 650 Franklin St., Hamburg , Sept. 29: no violations.

Burger King #4750, Rt 222 & Quarry Road, Kutztown , Sept. 29: one violation. Surfaces near the bacon oven not cleaned at a frequency to preclude an accumulation of grease.

Hamburg Area School District Perry Elementary, 201 Fourth St., Shoemakersville , Sept. 29: no violations.

Shellhammer's Speedway, Box 1072 Mohrsville Road, Shoemakersville , Sept. 29: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Starbucks Coffee #50235, 5 Dave's Way, Hamburg , Sept. 29: no violations.

Weis Markets #181, 552 State St., Hamburg , Sept. 29: six violations. Observed fan box equipment and store ceiling vent areas, in various store dept areas, with an accumulation of dust, dirt. Observed fan box equipment in walk-in coolers and some store ceiling vent areas, in various store dept areas, with an accumulation of dust, dirt and must be cleaned more frequently. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Shelving units in dairy and produce dept. have mold/dirt build up on underside of shelves, dust in bottom of display units, and also produce walk-in cooler has mold/dirt of racks and fan box area. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude an accumulation of dirt and soil. Shelving units in dairy and produce dept. have mold/dirt build up on the underside of shelves, dust in bottom of display units and also produce walk-in cooler has mold/dirt of racks and fan box area. Ice damming and condensate buildup on boxes of food and shelf areas of walk in freezers in rear of store. Ice damming and condensate buildup on boxes of food and shelf areas of walk-in freezers in rear of store. Floors at corners of the doors in rear storage freezer areas have a sludge build up from melted ice buildup around bottom of doors. Floors at corners of the walk-in freezer doors in rear storage areas have a sludge build up from melted ice build up around bottom of doors. Observed store displays of food stored directly on the floor in produce/store aisle area, rather than 6 inches of the floor as required. Observed store displays of food stored directly on the floor in produce/store aisle area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

West Lawn Program Bingo, 3024 Penn Ave., Reading , Sept. 29: no violations.

Windsor Distributing Inc, 800 S. Fourth St., Hamburg , Sept. 29: no violations.

Boyertown Area Schools Sr Hs, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown , Sept. 28: no violations.

Boyertown Area Senior High School Memorial Stadium Concessions, 120 N Monroe St., Boyertown , Sept. 28: no violations.

Circle K Prime Foods Inc., 1255 Montgomery Ave., New Berlinville , Sept. 28: two violations. Temperature-measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the Rock Star and Red Bull Coolers. The interior of the microwave in the center Island was observed to have old food spillage/splatter.

Shifty's, 100 Gun Club Road, Mohnton , Sept. 28: no violations.

Sonic Drive In #6882, 850 Crossings Blvd., Elverson , Sept. 28: three violations. Rear side of counter with bare wood must be sealed to be smooth easy to clean surface. The floor / wall juncture in counter area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Wood counter to be caulked or sealed around wood bottom. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.

A Plus 40241h, 1547 Lancaster Ave., Reading , Sept. 27: three violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Shelving racks for drinks have dirt/dust build up. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible in reach in sandwich cooler. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee rest room area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.

City Girl Juice, 4606 Penn Ave., Reading , Sept. 27: no violations.

Dollar Tree #1437, 4400 Shillington Plaza Unit 2b, Reading , Sept. 27: one violation. Heavy ice condensate build up in walk in freezer and also food boxes stored on the floor instead of 6 inches off the floor as required.

Exeter Twp. School District Junior High School, 151 E 39th St., Reading , Sept. 27: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Reiffton Elementary, 4355 Dunham Drive, Reading , Sept. 27: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Senior High School, 201 E 37th St., Reading , Sept. 27: no violations.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market #716, 4200 Shillington Plaza , Reading , Sept. 27: three violations. Observed several frozen food items stacked too high in open chest freezer cases allowing the food to thaw in the cases. Corrected. Walk-in dairy cooler area ceiling, walls in front of fan box areas of the food facility are dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Also old food/trash debris under shelving units in walk in and work benches in produce table areas. Observed some food displays in aisles were stored directly on the floor in store area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Lincoln Park Fire Company, 310 Old Fritztown Road, Shillington , Sept. 27: five violationa. Soda lines and/or non-integral cold plate device installed in ice bin and in contact with ice used for consumer beverages. Corrected. Bottles of soaps, cleaners were above a shelf with cooking utensils at the end of the cook line. Corrected. Exterior of beer lines in walk in cooler have mold build up and must be cleaned. Observed box of meat food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in bar refrigerator and black kitchen refrigerator equipment.

Skateaway, 2275 Lancaster Ave., Reading , Sept. 27: no violations.

Crab Crazy, 5614 Allentown Pike, Reading , Sept. 24: no violations.

Douglassville Cafe, 1554 D Ben Franklin Highway , Douglassville , Sept. 24: no violations.

Heritage Center Snack Bar, Red Bridge Road, Reading , Sept. 24: no violations.

Mamas Pizza, 2661 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring , Sept. 24: no violations.

Marisol's Bakery & Cafe, 2903 Pricetown Road, Temple , Sept. 24: no violations.

Moe's Southwest Grill, 1070 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing , Sept. 24: no violations.

Stonersville Hotel, 5701 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro , Sept. 24: no violations.

Uptown Espresso Bar, 466 W Main St., Kutztown , Sept. 24: five 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 does not have single use towels. Corrected. A food employee was observed touching a bagel – a ready to eat food – with bare hands. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Hot water turned off at handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. 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 does not have single use towels. Corrected. A food employee was observed touching a bagel – a ready to eat food – with bare hands. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Hot water turned off at handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.

501 Grill & Tavern, 7646 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna , Sept. 23: two violations. Beef steaks and burgers, eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. New menus must be updated with consumer statement. Beer cooler in basement and 1st floor has mold build up on exterior of lines and wood shelves and flooring/wall area where kegs are stored.

501 Market (Sunoco), 7632 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna , Sept. 23: no violations.

Fox's Country Tea House, 4023 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf , Sept. 23: no violations.

Huddle House, 2210 Camp Swatara Road, Frystown , Sept. 23: four violations. Juice dispensing machine splash guard has a mold build up behind the nozzle area. Also the ice machine has a lime build up around the interior drop chute area. Food in freezer stored under a heavy ice condensate build up in freezer. Corrected. Towel dispensers at hand sinks are broken and need repair. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in walk in cooler.

Kauffman`S Bar-B-Que, 33 Gravel Pit Road, Bethel , Sept. 23: no violations.

P & J Pizza, 133 W. High St., Womelsdorf , Sept. 23: two violations. Food in freezer stored under a heavy ice condensate build up in freezer. Corrected. Towel dispensers at hand sinks are broken and need repair. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in walk in cooler.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1546, 2733 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing , Sept. 22: one violation. Some of the soda nozzles, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Mazi Restaurant, 614 Penn Ave., West Reading , Sept. 22: no violations.

McDonald's of Exeter #12062, 5370 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Sept. 22: no violations.

Party City, 2785 Papermill Road, Reading , Sept. 22: no violations.

Grocery Outlet, 3260 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 09: no violations.

Regal Buffet, 3252 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 09: four violations. Lids observed to be open on outside trash receptacle – corrected on inspection. Women's toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Screen door located in the rear area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Multiple shelves in large walk-in refrigerator, considered a food contact surface, were observed to have food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. One set of fan guards was observed to have duet build-up. All foods observed to be covered/protected.

Lorah Family Poultry, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 02: no violations.

V & S Sandwich Shop North Inc., 4447 Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 02: one violation. Floor fan guard dusty.

Wawa, 413 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 12: no violations.

Chapmans Deli 44211100, 1110 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

CVS Reading 3242 #44213030, 1303 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: one violation. Containers of milk were found in the consumer cooler past the sell by date

Dunkin Donuts 365570, 800 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

Little Brown Jug 366191, 900 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

Paradise Island Smoothies, 733 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

Rita's Ice 375091, 1124 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

Smart Mart 372426, 1235 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

The Dog House 44212160, 1216 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 11: no violations.

Mimmo's Restaurant & Pizzeria 51402900, 290 Morgantown Road, Oct. 08: no violations.

Oakbrook Relief Assoc. 56806280, 630 Park Ave., Oct. 08: no violations.

Trooper Thorns 51404510, 451 Morgantown Road, Oct. 08: one violation. Observed equipment, in bar area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.(Interior compartment Beverage cooler)

Afghan Chicken And Gyro, 440 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 07: one violation. The handwash sink in the Kitchen area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device

Dynamite Subs 366388, 441 Morgantown Road, Oct. 07: no violations.

McDonalds 44204000, 400 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 07: no violations.

Paulino's ‘s Deli & Grocery, 555 N 9th St., Oct. 07: no violations.

Pizza Time 44205150, 640 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 07: one violation. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Romanos Pizza, 501 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 07: one violation. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Yours One Stop, 300 Morgantown Road, Oct. 07: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Marias Restaurant & Lounge 58204040, 404 Penn St., Oct. 06: 10 violations. Bathrooms are extremely dirty and unsanitary. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the mens room area.Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink inthe prep area. Mops are not being hung to air dry.Prepackaged desserts in front cooler area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Walls and ceilings thru-out the facility not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Indoor storage area in the basement for refuse is very dirty/greasy and unsanitary.Floor in several areas, is madeof wood is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent.Ceiling tiles are missing/damaged in several areas of the facility. Floor in several areas of the facility is cracked / roughened and is missing floor tiles, and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Broken light covers in the food storage area need to be replaced. Rear door located in the rear basement area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Out of compliance.

4th Penn Restaurant, 400 Penn St., Oct. 05: two violations. Kitchen walls and floor in need of a good general cleaning due to grease buildup. Floor in the rear kitchen area is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Family Dollar, 231 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 05: no violations.

Mi Casa Su Casa, 320 Penn St., Oct. 05: no violations.

Pike Cafe 59009300, 930 Pike St., Oct. 05: no violations.

Rite Aid 11170- 356865, 418 Penn St., Oct. 05: no violations.

Screpesi's Sandwich Shop 44205000, 500 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 05: no violations.

Speedway 06713, 200 Lancaster Ave., Oct. 05: no violations.

Decarlo's Bar & Grill 340550, 240 Penn, Oct. 04: no violations.

Decarlo's Food Market Corp, 226 Penn St., Oct. 04: no violations.

Domino's Pizza 58203100, 310 Penn St., Oct. 04: no violations.

Marvel Ranch, 359 Penn St., Oct. 04: one violation. Observed extreme floor damage in dishwasher area.

New Hunan 356587, 334 Penn St., Oct. 04: no violations.

Penn Street Tavern 58202200, 220 Penn St., Oct. 04: one violation. Urinal in the mens room is clogged and creating a Sewage backup.

Adappt Inc. 46802040, 208 Madison St., Oct. 01: no violations.

Dma Pizza 379747, 549 Penn St., Sept. 30: no violations.

Golden Bowl, 850 Penn St., Sept. 30: two violations. Observed food stored directly on the floor in Walk-in Cooler, 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.

Russo's Pizza 58205270, 527 Penn St., Sept. 30: no violations.

Subway, 549 Penn St., Sept. 30: no violations.

Cafe De Colomblarest Bakery, 645 Penn St., Sept. 29: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts, 645 Penn St., Sept. 29: no violations.

Salsa Burrito, 645 Penn St., Sept. 29: no violations.

Family Dollar Store #27455 370142, 840 Penn St., Sept. 28: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Florino's Pizzaria And Bar 350759, 944 Penn St., Sept. 28: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the Restroom areas to remind Rear door to the outside, located in the retail area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open.

Josefina's Miscellaneous & Bakery 58209110, 911 Penn St., Sept. 28: no violations.

Amigos Pizza #382751, 2001 Kutztown Road, Sept. 27: no violations.

Boston House Restaurant 58209500, 950 Penn St., Sept. 27: two violations. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle buried beneath the ice. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.

CVS Pharmacy, 2001 N.11th St., Sept. 27: two violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Inside of reach in coolers in the facility dirty, dusty and in need of cleaning.

Forest Inn, 904 Penn St., Sept. 27: no violations.

Franklyn Breakfast Burger, 1007 Penn St., Sept. 27: no violations.

Italian Garden 366518, 851 Penn St., Sept. 27: no violations.

R&J Supermarket, 855 Penn St., Sept. 27: four violations. Observed Missing and damaged floor tiles through-out retail and food prep areas. Prepackaged whole fish is not labeled properly with the name of product. Observed cooling and freezing equipment, in retail areas, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area.

Ninos Pizza 366122, 515 Richmond St., Sept. 24: no violations.

Sweet Street Cafe 38807220, 722 Hiester Lane, Sept. 23: no violations.

Wongs Kitchen LLC #395725, 835 Hiester Lane, Sept. 23: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the Men's Restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Dollar General #370283, 1920 Kutztown Road, Sept. 22: no violations.

Little Caesars Pizza 373402, 1920 Kutztown Road, Sept. 22: no violations.

Mari Vaccaros 6 Pac N Mor Inc. #395530, 835-8 Hiester Lane, Sept. 22: no violations.

Max Butcher Shop #395669, 835 Hiester Lane, Sept. 22: no violations.

Nandi LLC (Subway) #386365, 1920 Kutztown Road Suite I, Sept. 22: no violations.

Sunset Mexican Ice Cream Shop, 835 Hiester Lane Unit 8, Sept. 22: no violations.

Turkey Hill #233 43810010, 2001 Kutztown Road, Sept. 22: no violations.

The following reports for the period of Sept. 8 to Sept. 21, 2021, were added to the state's database after Sept. 23 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Arby's #5229, 15506 Kutztown Road, Kutztown , September 21: four violations. Observed a significant amount of water dripping out of the sandwich prep bain marie. There is an accumulation of dirt, old food debris, and water under the sandwich prep bain marie and surrounding equipment. Scoops at the ice machine are stored in a dirty container. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the sandwich prep bain marie.

Blandon Fire Co #1 Relief Association, Po Box 315 , Blandon , September 21: one violation. Under counter ice machine interior, a food contact surface, was observed to have mold build up on sides, top and around ice plate and was not clean to sight and touch.

Shriners International, 221 Orchard Road, Reading , September 21: no violations.

Arby's #7601, 700 Crossings Blvd., Elverson , Sept. 20: no violations.

Big Daddy's Dog House, 100 Cleveland Ave., Sept. 18: no violations.

Dollar Tree #4658, 5370 Allentown Pike, Sept. 18: no violations.

Dollar Tree Store # 1682, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 18: no violations.

Rite-Aid # 11171, 3215 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 18: no violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #31, 2240 Hampden Blvd., Sept. 18: three violations. Observed shelving in walk-in refrigerator with chipped/torn coating with rusted surface below, and multiple soiled shelves. No Food Employee Certification posted. Walk-in refrigerator shelving requires cleaning/sanitation attention. Observed shelves to have visible soil.

Chatty Monks Brewing Co. Inc, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 17: two violations. Food ingredient storage containers, on lower shelf in cook's area, were not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected on inspection. Food preparation occurs under dusty exhaust hood, and dusty light bulb covers.

Csencsits Nuts, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 17: one violation. Several bulk food container exteriors with "food dust" present from assorted snack/nut items sold at the business.

Italian & French Pastry Shop, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 17: three violations. Posted ServSafe certificate is expired as of 5/17/2021. Owner reports he has updated copy and will print/post. Food employees observed in market stand, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed labels written with black marker used directly against food products with potential contamination of food products. Consider lamination to allow cleaning and protect baked goods.

Easy Peasy Meals LLC, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 16: four violations. Trash receptacle is not in immediate use and is not covered properly. Food employee observed not wearing proper hair restraint, such as net, hat, or beard cover. Corrected on inspection. Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply sinks at the time of this inspection. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink. Soap was not available at the handwash sink. Corrected on inspection.

J & F Seafood, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Sept. 16: three violations. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the back room cooler, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Current certificate not posted. Shared ServSafe.com info for registration to print current certificate. Food employee observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.

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