Susan Miers Smith: Berks food safety inspections: Sewage pipe connection leaking at restaurant

Feb. 18—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 Feb. 2 and Feb. 15, 2022, that were filed in the state database as of Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.

Berks

A Plus 40205h, 3100 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 15: five violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Paper towels not properly installed at the handwash sink in the back area. Dispenser is full, but paper towels do not dispense when handle is pushed. There is a significant amount of coffee beans spilled under the coffee units in the front customer area. Observed multiple drink containers (including a broken glass botte) and other debris on the floor under and around the shelving in the walk-in cooler. There is an accumulation of trash and liquid spills under the shelving for the bag-in-box system in the back hall. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed two packs of food items stored directly on top of bags of ice melt in the back storage area near the restrooms. Corrected.

Exeter Sunoco Food Mart, 3153 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 15: no violations.

Union Fire Co Of Kulptown, 1082 Chestnut St., Douglassville, Feb. 15: one violation. The soda gun at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Dunkin, 1123 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Feb. 14: three violations. Food dispensing utensil in powdered sugar observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed drain treatment chemical being stored in the food prep area above utensils and equipment. Corrected. Observed sink sprayer at the three compartment sink with a build up of old food residue.

Oley Turnpike Dairy Diner, 6213 Oley Turnpike Road, Oley, Feb. 14: no violations.

Sonic Drive-In #6886, 4515 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 14: two violations. Plumbing for the back handwash sink is not working properly. Facility is waiting for the plumber. The front handwash sink is working properly. One set of lights is not shielded or shatterproof in the back storage area.

Speedway #06781, 1028 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Feb. 14: two violations. Ceiling tiles missing in the dry storage area. Tiles need to be replaced. Observed the following mop sink, walls, and soda dispensers in the prep area, with an accumulation of dust, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.

Subway #36061, 955 Ben Franklin Highway Suite 5, Douglassville, Feb. 14: three violations. Observed a wall in the prep area with an accumulation of mold and debris. Service sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap. Observed floor cleaner and hand soap being stored in the dry storage area on shelving above to go packaging, a food contact surface.

Amity Fire Company, 47 Pine Forge Road PO Box 383, Douglassville, Feb. 11: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Durango's Saloon, 120 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Feb. 11: two violations. There is observable wall damage to the basement beer cooler. There are several missing floor tiles in the kitchen, make the surface not smooth and easily cleanable. There is observable grease like build up on the sides of the fryers and stove.

Governor Mifflin School District Middle School, 130 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, Feb. 11: no violations.

Governor Mifflin School District Senior High, 10 S. Waverly St., Shillington, Feb. 11: no violations.

Kate's Bread Basket, 10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington, Feb. 11: no violations.

Kimberton Whole Foods, 1139 W. Ben Franklin Court, Douglassville, Feb. 11: no violations.

Malizzi Cakes And Pastries, 1203 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, Feb. 11: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Monarch Fire Company #1, 59 Pennsylvania Ave., Douglassville, Feb. 11: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.

Smart Mart, 6824 Boyertown Pike, Douglassville, Feb. 11: two violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the 3-door True refrigeration unit. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.

Stonersville Fire Company, 5580 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro, Feb. 11: one violation. The deflector panel in the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Subway #30746, 824 Route 100 N., Bechtelsville, Feb. 11: one violation. There is no signage posted in the Female rest room to remind employees to wash hands.

Wal-Mart Supercenter #5239, 567 Route 100 N., Bechtelsville, Feb. 11: two violations. The needle for the thermometer of the Bakery walk in freezer is missing. There is observable dirt/dust like build up on the fan guards in the dairy and meat walk in coolers.

562 Mini Market, 7949 Boyertown Pike, Boyertown, Feb. 10: no violations.

Alfredo's Pizza, 846 Main St., Bally, Feb. 10: no violations.

American Legion Post #471, 100 Walker Drive, Boyertown, Feb. 10: no violations.

Brecknock Elementary School, Alleghenyville Road Rt 568, Knauers, Feb. 10: no violations.

Circle K, 100 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Feb. 10: one violation. Observed 3 gallons, and 3 quarts of Clover Farms 2% milk with a sell by date of Feb. 3, 2022, being offered for public sale. Corrected onsite by disposal.

Dawn's Deli, 71 Penn St., Lenhartsville, Feb. 10: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate expired 10/26/2020 and is no longer valid.

Dollar General # 13695, 230 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Feb. 10: one violation. Two 12.5 ounce cans of Enafamil Infant Formula observed being offered for public sale, with a sell-by date of Feb 1, 2022. Corrected onsite by disposal.

Dunkin Donuts, 3818 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 10: two violations. Ceiling vent, ceiling tiles and vents in the prep area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Observed reach in cooler gasket, in the drive thru area, with an accumulation mold debris on non-food contact surfaces.

Firehouse Coffee, 15877 Kutztown Road, Maxatawny, Feb. 10: one violation. Back door of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not properly protect against the entry of pests.

Giovanni's Cafe And Pizzeria, 1306 Reading Ave., Boyertown, Feb. 10: five violations. The lid to the large chest freezer is broken, exposing insulation. The gasket to this lid is also torn. Observed 3 male Food employees in the kitchen, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in Imbera and Pepsi coolers in the back room. Ice cubes were observed in the handwash sink next to the pizza prep, indicating uses other than handwashing. The floor near the ware washer is damaged, making it not smooth and easily cleanable. Card board was observed laying in the floor in this spot.

Goodwill Fire Company, 537 Chestnut St., Bally, Feb. 10: one violation. There is observable grease like build up on the wall behind, and the sides of the fryers.

Kempton Hotel, 9910 Kistler Valley Road, Kempton, Feb. 10: two violations. Some working containers (spray bottles) in kitchen and bar areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Observed single-service, single-use takeout containers in the kitchen not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Corrected.

Paparone's Pizza Restaurant, 3803 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 10: two violations. Flooring in the front counter area is made of tiles that are cracked/missing and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. A working container of hand soap and sanitizer was stored above and on the same shelf with food contact equipment and utensils in the clean dish storage area. Corrected on site.

Railroad House The, 152 Woodrow Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 10: four violations. Cheese sauce was held at 70°F, in the cook line area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected on site. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Class scheduled for March 2022. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack and bar glass storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Food employees observed in the cook line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected on site.

St. Columbkill Parish, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, Feb. 10: no violations.

Stark Juice, 236 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, Feb. 10: no violations.

Takkii Ramen, 36 N. Sixth Ave. Rear, West Reading, Feb. 10: no violations.

Wanamakers General Store, 8888 King's Highway, Kempton, Feb. 10: one violation. The wood-topped table in the kitchen area has notches and holes and is not smooth, easily cleanable. Table was removed during this inspection.

China Moon Restaurant, 4888 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 9: two violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Corrected on site. Shelves and racks in walk in cooler have mold/food residue build up and must be cleaned more frequently.

Crave Cafe, 4600 Penn Ave Unit B, Sinking Spring, Feb. 9: no violations.

Heidelberg Family Restaurant, 910 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, Feb. 9: four violations. Observed rolling pin equipment in the bakery area with a damaged handle partially repaired with tape. This utensils is no longer easily cleanable and needs to be replaced or repaired. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair — observed hand washing sink leaking at the faucet. Observed fryer equipment, in the cook line area, with encrusted grease and old food accumulation. Observed clean food equipment (cups) and/or utensils in waitress area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Redner's Warehouse Mkt #42, 4870 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Feb. 9: three violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Open broccoli produce case area has a build up of mold and food debris along bottom of shelving areas. Observed wet wiping cloths in the bakery area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected on site. Observed several food displays stored directly on the floor in various store areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.

Fox Berkshire, 800 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Feb. 8: three violations. Raw shell eggs were stored above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Corrected. Observed clean food contact containers in the cook line area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Surface of prep table repaired with materials unapproved for food equipment.

Gourmand Cafe (Wyo), 945 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 103, Wyomissing, Feb. 8: six violations. Loose rubber door gasket observed on the 2-door True refrigerator in the kitchen. Bulk dry ingredient storage containers in the kitchen area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected. Observed several food items stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Wall in the back hall is damaged in two areas and is in need of repair. There is an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor under the shelves in the back area and in the kitchen.

Laureldale Athletic Association, 1610 Nolan St., Reading, Feb. 8: no violations.

Plaza Azteca, 100 Anna Ave. Suite 456, Blandon, Feb. 8: no violations.

Samir's Friendly Food Mart, 1000 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 8: three violations. Observed two pints of chocolate milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by date of 2/6/2022. Corrected. Observed a large liquid spill and other debris on the floor under the shelving units in the walk-in cooler. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small refrigerator used to store cheese sticks and creamer.

Sazon Caribbean Restaurant, 504 Main St., Blandon, Feb. 8: no violations.

Burger King #7166, 1197 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Feb. 7: three violations. Food employees observed in cook line area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Corrected. 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. Cut lettuce observed being held by time without labeling or documentation monitoring the time window. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt on the computer equipment mounted above the drive thru and hot hold area. The floors throughout the entire kitchen area of the facility have an accumulation of dirt, grease, and/or old food debris.

Exeter Fitness & Training, 4270 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Feb. 7: no violations.

Wyomissing Fitness & Training, 950 Woodland Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 7: no violations.

B2 Bistro & Bar, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading, Feb. 4: seven violations. Scoop being stored in the ice at the bar with handle touching the drink ice. Corrected. Scoop stored in a dirty holder in the coffee café area. Corrected. Soda gun at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. There is a gap between pieces of FRP board in the kitchen area. The trim piece was removed and this area is no longer easily cleanable. Working containers in kitchen and bar areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. The storage shelving unit for clean food equipment is located directly next to the mop sink/chemical dispensers/mop bucket with no splash guard installed. Food employee personal belongings observed in bar and kitchen areas, although lockers are provided. Corrected. Working containers of cleaner / sanitizer were stored on the same shelf with food and food equipment in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Chef Alan's Restaurant And Bar, 539 Penn Ave., West Reading, Feb. 4: two violations. Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris on the floor under the shelving in the dry storage room upstairs. There is a build-up of grease, dirt on some surfaces of the hood (filters are clean). Hood cleaning company is scheduled to come this month.

Dyn-A-Mite Auctions, 14040 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, Feb. 4: no violations.

Austin's Restaurant, 1101 Snyder Road, West Lawn, Feb. 3: six violations. Observed numerous spray bottles of chemical sanitizer stored above or near food and food contact surfaces in food prep areas. Corrected. This is a repeat violation. Observed loose wall panels at the rear exit door. Observed deeply scored portable cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. This is a repeat violation. Observed broiler cooking equipment, in the cook line area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation on the broiler catch pan. Under cooking grates. Observed reach in refrigerator equipment, in bar area, with an accumulation of dirt, food residue, rust on the wire shelf area. Observed clean food equipment (salad spinner) in clean dish area, allowing for water build up, stored not inverted. Corrected. Observed clean pans in the clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). This is a repeat violation. Assorted TCS foods were held at 58 °F, in all the reach-in drawer units at the cook line area, rather than 41°F or below as required. All foods voluntarily disposed of as necessary. Corrected.

Giant Food #6050, 2641 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, Feb. 3: four violations. Observed light fixtures in the produce, meat, and deli walk in coolers of the food facility are dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Bottom of broccoli storage case has a sludge/stagnant water build up and top shelf has a slime build up along front of shelf. Floor in the meat near cooler door, deli under the rotisserie oven, and produce prep room area is made of tiles that are cracked / broken / missing and must be repaired/replaced. Observed a light not shielded or shatter proof over the food in reach in cooler located in the deli area.

Main Street Pub & Restaurant, 505 Main St. PO Box 628, Bally, Feb. 3: three violations. Observed deeply scored/discolored cutting board on the Baine Marie, not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed fryer and grill equipment, in kitchen area, with an accumulation of dirt, grease, food residue underneath grill and floor area under fryers. Observed excess of discarded plastic, wood, and old food spillage on the floor of the walk in freezer.

West Lawn Beverage Company, 2330 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Feb. 3: no violations.

West Lawn Quoiting Assn, 19 Perkasie Ave., West Lawn, Feb. 3: one violation. Mop sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink and not an appropriate air gap.

Hitching Post, 2747 Bernville Road, Leesport, Feb. 2: four violations. Mechanical warewashing equipment strainer observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Cold air intake air duct observed with an accumulation of dust and needs cleaned as it is emitting dust and dirt into the air. Corrected on site. Loose and torn rubber door gaskets observed on the cookline cooling units. Observed reach-in cooler equipment gaskets, in cookline area, with an accumulation of food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces.

Zehner Pizza & Hoagies, Leesport Farmers Market PO Box 747, Leesport, Feb. 2: no violations.

Muhlenberg Township

Temple Family Restaurant, 4949 N. Fifth Street Highway, Feb. 10, no violations.

Reading

4th and Pine Deli and Grocery 373837, 354 S. Fourth St., Feb. 15: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.

Cocina Criolla, 701 Bingaman St., Feb. 15: no violations.

Paulino Mini Market 359240, 252 S. Fourth St., Feb. 15: two violations. No paper towel dispenser or soap dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Floor floor in several areas of the facility is damaged down to bare wood and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent.

Dollar General #14593, 219 Buttonwood St., Feb. 14: two violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Primarily In Dairy Cooler's shelves and door gaskets. Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the retail area, and need to be reinstalled/replaced.

El Guanaco Food Truck, 245 Buttonwood St., Feb. 14: no violations.

Jeevandeep LLC, 245 Buttonwood St., Feb. 14: one violation. Non-food contact surfaces (Dairy Shelving in walk-in cooler) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.

Magic Wok 17201010, 101 W. Buttonwood St., Feb. 14: two violations. Floor areas underneath equipment of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and clutter need to be removed.

Chan's Chinese Restaurant A1802010, 201 S. FourthSt., Feb. 11: three violations. Observed food stored directly on the floor in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk in cooler

Hogar Crea A2203020, 302 S. Fifth St., Feb. 11: no violations.

Pabavany Food Market, 200 S .Fourth St., Feb. 11: no violations.

The Haymakers 368685, 709 Walnut St., Feb. 11: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Ugly Oyster, 19 S. Fifth St., Feb. 11: no violations.

Vision Bar & Lounge, 1154 N. 10th St., Feb. 11: no violations.

APlus Wasingtontowermarkinc, 50 N. Fourth St., Feb. 10: no violations.

Cafe Waldorf A2406580, 658 N. Sixth St., Feb. 10: three violations. Observed food stored directly on the floor in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk in cooler

Family Dollar Store 7250 Acct-343808, 323 N. Fourth St., Feb. 10: no violations.

Ivy Leaf Association 17011590, 1159 Buttonwood St., Feb. 10: no violations.

Jackson Democratic Club of Reading, 1201 Moss St., Feb. 10: no violations.

La Casa Del Chimi, 101 S.Fourth St., Feb. 10: two violations. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk-in cooler. Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser for handwashing needs to be installed at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.

Lucky Star Aa 51614300, 1430 Moss St., Feb. 10: no violations.

Northeast Tap Room, 1101 N. 12th St., Feb. 10: no violations.

One Stop Deli And Grocery 378797, 200 N. Fifth St., Feb. 10: two violations. Food in the retail coolers stored open with no covering. Observed damaged floors throughout retail area. Repair replace as needed.

Homemade Cravings, 42 N. Fifth St., Feb. 9: two violations. Sanitizing agents required for three-bay sink. Handwash signage to remind employees to wash hands is required at all Hand washing areas.

Anrit Sunny LLC, 348 N. Fifth St., Feb. 8: one violation. Exterior door located in the food prep area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Aylen's Mini Market 372209, 951 N. Fifth St., Feb. 8: one violation. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed accumulations an residues throughout refrigeration and freezer units.

Garcia Diaz Grocery, 151 N. Third St., Feb. 8: no violations.

Los Primos 370687, 201 N. Second St., Feb. 8: no violations.

New 5th Spruce Food Market LLC, 246 S. Fifth St., Feb. 8: three violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Paper towel holder is damaged an needs to be replaced. Missing or damaged ceiling tiles in retail area, need to be replaced. Missing ceiling vent cover needs to be replaced in food prep area.

Olivares Grocery 1 367601, 409 S. 5thSt., Feb. 8: four violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout retail area need to be replaced.

Observed leaking water in retail area from ceiling, and is in need of repair. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in cooling and freezing equipment. Ready to eat food was held at 120 °F, in hot-holding equipment, rather than 135°F or above as required.

Opportunity House 361465, 430 N. Second St., Feb. 8: three violations. Observed several stained ceiling tiles that need to be replaced. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity. A pest control program is in place. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Restaurant Salva, 900 Schuylkill Ave., Feb. 8: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Dunkin Donuts A2019050, 1905 N. Fifth St., Feb. 7: one violation. Scoop being stored in the ice machine with handle buried beneath the ice.

Papa Johns Pizza, 2312 Fairmont Ave., Feb. 7: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the employee restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Valero Gas Station, 1800 N. Fifth St., Feb. 7: no violations.

Braylin Deli Grocery, 100 Oley St., Feb. 4: three violations. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Hood system needs to be professionally cleaned. Documentation required.

Dynamite Subs 366388, 441 Morgantown Road, Feb. 4: no violations.

Family Dollar Store #6825, 433 W. Douglass St., Feb. 4: no violations.

Leyenda Deli Grocery, 653 Schuylkill Ave., Feb. 4: no violations.

Romana Deli & Grocery, 780 Schuylkill Ave., Feb. 4: one violation. Floor behind the counter is damaged down to bare wood and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Salino's Importing 339507, 923 Elm St., Feb. 4: no violations.

Taqueria El Carreton Mexican Food #2 #360503, 817 Oley St., Feb. 4: two violations. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Glenside Grocery 358881, 1230 Schuylkill Ave., Feb. 3: no violations.

Villalba Deli Grocery 377979, 1252 Schuylkill Ave., Feb. 3: no violations.

Eli's Corner, 146 Oley St., Feb. 2: one violation. Hood system needs to be professionally cleaned/serviced. Documentation required.

Manzueta Grocery, 926 Perry St., Feb. 2: one violation. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Towel holder is busted an needs to be replaced

Misael Grocery 55001340, 134 W. Oley St., Feb. 2: no violations.

Super Saver Food Market 375327, 1310 Schuylkill Ave., Feb. 2: no violations.

Updates

The following reports for the period of Jan. 19 to Feb. 1, 2022, were added to the state's database after Feb. 3 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Berks

Central Beneficial Assn, 1409 Park Place, Laureldale, Feb. 1: one violation. The faucets of the handwash sinks located in the restroom areas do provide water for 15 seconds without reactivation.

Chicho Bella Pizzeria & Subs, 2342 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, Feb. 1: two violations. Wall material in the warewashing sink area is no longer durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent and must be repaired. Hot water, as observed at handwash sink, is not under adequate pressure during inspection.

Deep Roots Valley Farm, 1047 Irish Creek Road, Mohrsville, Feb. 1: no violations.

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Feb. 1: no violations.

Quick Mart #1, 850 Golden Drive Suite 18, Blandon, Feb. 1: no violations.

Aldi #106, 20 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg, Jan. 31: no violations.

Burger King #12924, 12 Jetson Drive, Hamburg, Jan. 31: four violations. Floor tiles in the mop sink area is cracked/missing and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the walk in cooler. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). The floor / wall juncture along the walk in cooler wall is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Broken coving tile along the wall area must be repaired.

J A Buffet, 1752 Tilden Drive, Hamburg, Jan. 31: no violations.

Lou Ees #3, 500 Hawk Ridge Drive Suite 6, Hamburg, Jan. 31: three violations. Damaged ceiling tiles observed above the warewashing area needing to be replaced. Observed shelving, in the walk in cooler area, with an accumulation of mold, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Ceiling vent in the three compartment sink area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Also walk in cooler ceiling was observed with excessive dust build up.

Pizza Como, 501 State St., Hamburg, Jan. 31: five violations. Flooring in the bar area is made of tiles and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Soda gun nozzle in the bar area observed with black mold on the interior. Observed frozen food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Raw chicken observed thawing at room temperature in a bucket on a shelf at the cook line, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected on site. Mechanical warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and old food residue in the strainer basket and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day. Corrected on site.

Taco Bell/ Long John Silver's, 65 Industrial Drive, Hamburg, Jan. 31: two violations. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. This is a repeat violation. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 100°F, rather than 110°F, as required. Corrected on site.

Mackey's, 7408 Boyertown Pike, Douglassville, Jan. 28: no violations.

Origen Latin Cusine, 3998 A Penn Ave., Reading, Jan. 28: no violations.

Piero Pizzeria, 2722 Bernville Road, Reading, Jan. 28: three violations. Observed clean bowls in clean dish storage area, stored uncovered or not inverted, causing water to pond in the bowls. Corrected on site. Meatballs in sauce were held at 125°F, in the cook line area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected by reheating to proper temp. Prep sink spray nozzle head observed with black mold build up. Corrected on site.

Pike Township Sportsmen Club, 860 Hill Church Road, Oley, Jan. 28: six violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the bain marie. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. 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. Unable to get sanitizer pump to prime for a proper residual. Facility will call for service and will sanitize all dishes in the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher is repaired. There is an accumulation of grease, dirt, and old food debris on the floor under the fryers and steam table. The floor under the equipment and shelving in the dish wash area has a build-up of dirt and trash. Observed residue and old food debris on some interior surfaces of the bain marie.

Rosa's Family Restaurant, 7156 Bernville Road, Bernville, Jan. 28: no violations.

Van Reed Inn The, 2707 Bernville Road, Reading, Jan. 28: three violations. Ice machine in the prep area observed with black mold on the inside of the machine near the ice chute. Also observed old label residue on clean and sanitized food containers. Observed cases of raw chicken stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected on site. Mechanical ware washing equipment interior observed with build up of food residue and lime and is not cleaned before use, and frequently.

West Reading Deli & Grocery, 101 S. Fifth Ave., West Reading, Jan. 28: no violations.

Camillo's Italian Restaurant, 264 Greenwich St., Kutztown, Jan. 27: two violations. Pizza oven vent screen has an accumulation of dust and needs cleaning. Can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

CC's Pizza, 147 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, Jan. 27: five violations. Food employees observed in the food prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed potatoes being washed in a sink next to sink set up for washing and sanitizing equipment. Corrected on site. Ice machine in the kitchen has black and pink mold on the ice curtain. Observed heavy build up of old food and grease debris under the deep fat fryers. The light intensity in the walk-in cooler area is not at least 10 foot candles

Dwight Miller's Auction Center, 31 Hill Alley, Bethel, Jan. 27: no violations.

King Mandarin Wok, 2906 St Lawrence Ave., Reading, Jan. 27: three violations. Observed residue, old food debris on the shelves in the bain marie unit in the kitchen. Observed old food residue, grease, dirt build-up on the floor under the cooking equipment and shelving in the kitchen. There is a build-up of grease on some of the hood surfaces. The hood is scheduled to be cleaned in March. There is an accumulation of dirt, residue on the walls in the walk-in cooler. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in the kitchen areas. Facility needs to increase the frequency of their pest control program.

Kutztown Rod & Gun Club, 490 Gun Club Drive PO Box 67, Kutztown, Jan. 27: no violations.

One Stop Beverage, 1101 Woodland Road Suite 2500, Wyomissing, Jan. 27: no violations.

Redner's Warehouse Mkt #26, 5473 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, Jan. 27: four violations. Bakery area does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. A working container (spray bottle) of cleaner was stored on the same shelf with food items in the bakery area. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of grease, food debris, and trash on the floor under the chicken cooking equipment in the deli area. Food employee personal belongings observed stored on shelves with food equipment/packaging in the bakery area.

Rite Aid #3400, 420 N. Third St., Womelsdorf, Jan. 27: no violations.

The Messy Pig Bbq, 109 E. High St., Womelsdorf, Jan. 27: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the new handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. The floor / wall juncture in the front counter area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch.

The Messy Pig Bbq-Mff3 Xkw-1165, 109 E. High St., Womelsdorf, Jan. 27: no violations.

Top Star Express #108, 15518 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Jan. 27: no violations.

Village Tavern, 63 N. Center Ave., Leesport, Jan. 27: three violations.The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Working container (spray bottle) in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Womeldorf Beverage, 440 N. Third St., Womelsdorf, Jan. 27: no violations.

Dietrich's Country Meats, 660 Old Route 22 Lenhartsville, Jan. 26: no violations.

Dollar General #15084, 2471 Lancaster Pike Shillington, Jan. 26: no violations.

Earl Eshelman Memorial Vfw Post #9045, 225 W Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, Jan. 26: no violations.

Grill Volunteer Fire Co. #1, 739 Mountain View Road, Reading, Jan. 26: two violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in chest refrigerator equipment under bar. Ice machine in bar has dirt/lime build up around top of frame of the ice mold plate and also water pump area.

Klinger's At The Airport LLC, 2385a Bernville Road, Reading, Jan. 26: five violations. Employees bags, purses are stored on shelf under prep table in kitchen areas. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack and waitress area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Exterior side delivery door located in the rear kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals and must be repaired. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the grill area. Light cover missing above grill and also in reach in refrigerator in cook line. Top of interior bin of ice machine has a mold buildup at the ice drop chute area.

Briano's Italiano, 360 E Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, Jan. 25: two violations. Shelf equipment in the ware washing area, is made of wood, an absorbent material. Wood must be sealed to be cleanable and non absorbent. Single use cup being used as a scoop utensil in bulk oregano container observed stored in the top of the food and the container. Corrected.

Giant Food #6289, 2104 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, Jan. 25: seven violations. The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay warewash sink in the Starbucks Kiosk was 0 ppm, rather than 150 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturers use directions. Corrected. Observed chicken breading at room equipment, in deli area, with an accumulation of dirt, food residue, slime debris on floors/walls shelves non-food contact surfaces. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair — observed drain repaired with tape, a non approved material. Floor in the Starbucks kiosk area has tile that is cracked and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Employees with longer hair not properly contained in hair restraint. Corrected. Loose/torn rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in cooling units in the Starbucks kiosk and deli areas. Produce ice machine bottom chute and interior areas have a mold/slime build up. Starbucks kiosk ice machine has residue build up around the water pump for ice mold of machine. Un-packaged lettuce/produce bins have water/slime/food debris build up under bins of open lettuce. Out of compliance.

Hissho Sushi At Giant #6289, 2104 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, Jan. 25: no violations.

Michael's Restaurant, 1211 W. Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Jan. 25: four violations. 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. Sanitizer feed line had a crack causing sanitizer to leak. Feed line was repaired during this inspection. A food employee was observed touching a sandwich — a ready to eat food — with bare hands. Corrected. Scoop at the ice machine is not stored on a clean surface. Corrected. Takeout containers not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Corrected.

Nino's Pizza & Pasta, 840 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, Jan. 25: two violations. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Some working containers (spray bottles), used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Rise Up Nutrition, 715 Penn Ave., West Reading, Jan. 25: no violations.

Taipei Chinese Kitchen Inc., 2104 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, Jan. 25: four violations. Prepackaged beef and vegetable bowl is not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 8" allergens or ingredients. Product was removed from sale. Corrected. Handles of trash bins used to store sugar and salts have a build up of food debris residue in handles. Caulking at the three compartment sink observed with cracks and gaps. Must be repaired. Sink sprayer nozzle at the three compartment wash sink observed with food debris.

Texas Roadhouse, 2803 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Jan. 25: two violations. Observed water leaking from the drain line for the 3-compartment sink. Receiving door located in the back kitchen area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests.

Dollar Tree #09013, 1040 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, Jan. 24: two violations. Floor tiles in the mop sink area are damaged and the floor in this area is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. The floor / wall juncture in the mop sink area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch.

Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Co, 411 Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, Jan. 24: no violations.

Norman's Hallmark, 2651 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, Jan. 24: no violations.

Sheetz #289, 4661 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Jan. 24: two violations. Interior bin of ice machine has a pink slime mold build up along ice drop chute area and top of bin. Work order for service 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. Water filter for ice machine and soda fountains are not dated with date of service.

Wendy's # 19303, 712 W. Penn Ave., West Reading, Jan. 24: no violations.

Americana Diner, 682 Route 100, Bechtelsville, Jan. 21: four violations. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils stored on the green shelving near the warewasher, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Various foods observed in the Victory freezer, and walk in cooler stored open with no covering. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. There is observable old foods spillage/grease like build up on the floor under the main cook line.

Barley Mow Craft Beer House, 719 Penn Ave., West Reading, Jan. 21: no violations.

Barrel & Ale, 961 N Reading Ave., Boyertown, Jan. 21: no violations.

Dietrich's Country Meats, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Jan. 21: one violation. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in egg cooler.

Frank's Fine Swine & Beef, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Jan. 21: no violations.

Frecon Farms, 501 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Jan. 21: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Toilet rooms do not have a self-closing door.

Giant Food #6273, 600 E. Lancaster Ave., Reading, Jan. 21: no violations.

Hoffman's Meats, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Jan. 21: one violation. Observed various cuts of meat stored under dusty walk-in cooler fans and subject to potential contamination.

Josh's Pizza Zone, 51 E. Second St., Boyertown, Jan. 21: one violation. End caps or shielding are missing on the light above the pizza prep area. No lighting has been ordered, and Owner is waiting for an electrician to install.

Matts Steaks West Lawn, 57 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, Jan. 21: no violations.

Romeo's Pizza & Pasta, 30 W. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, Jan. 21: 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 walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Packs of sliced deli meats are not date marked and open packs of meats are not marked with date package was opened. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required.

Skateaway, 2275 Lancaster Ave., Reading, Jan. 21: no violations.

Stone Farmhouse Cafe of Kutztown, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Jan. 21: no violations.

The Other Farm And Forge, 128 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Jan. 21: one violations. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the warewash room, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Deluxe Restaurant, 2295 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, Jan. 20: no violations.

Edible Arrangements #1269, 3564 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Jan. 20: three violations. Ceiling air vent in kitchen area of the food facility is dusty, and in need of cleaning. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Corrected. The water temperature of the wash compartment of the manual warewashing equipment was 102°F, rather than not less than 110°F, as required.

Sinking Spring Veterans, 550 Columbia Ave., Sinking Spring, Jan. 20: no violations.

V & S Sandwiches West, 4301 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Jan. 20: six violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the bain marie. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. 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. Unable to get sanitizer pump to prime for a proper residual. Facility will call for service and will sanitize all dishes in the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher is repaired. There is an accumulation of grease, dirt, and old food debris on the floor under the fryers and steam table. The floor under the equipment and shelving in the dish wash area has a build-up of dirt and trash. Observed residue and old food debris on some interior surfaces of the bain marie.

Wonderful House Chinese Restaurant, 4301 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Jan. 20: four violations. Wire shelving in walk in cooler have dirt/mold build up on wire shelves and handles/bins for flour, cornstarch etc., have a build up of food residue and must be cleaned. Also floor underneath shelves near back door have old spilled food debris, leaves, etc. Cardboard on shelves in kitchen and under food prep tables is not an approved cleanable surface. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in sink area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Leak damaged/cracked ceiling tile in kitchen must be replaced.

Sleepy Hollow Athletic Club/Bar, 482 Westley Road, Mohnton, Jan. 19: no violations.