The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov
On May 7, 2025, Third and Spruce Drafthaus, located at 238 S 3rd Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violation: Door to the outside located in the kitchen area of the food facility is being propped open without any screening. Corrected.
On May 7, 2025, Morning Fuel, located at 3024 Penn Avenue, West Lawn, PA 19609, was inspected and found with the following violations: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in two cold hold units on the cookline equipment. Corrected. Non-food contact surfaces of shelving and fan guards in the walk-in cooler are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Food facility is observed reusing single serve souffle cups to portion out spices and leaving inside the spice containers for multiple uses. Corrected. Frozen chicken that was observed thawing in the walk-in cooler was not date marked with a date it was taken from the freezer to thaw. Corrected. Old food residue was observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing in the bar area. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Prepared food, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler area, was date-marked by the facility, but was beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected.
On May 7, 2025, Edible Arrangements #1269, located at 3564 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: Spray bottle in dish area, used for storing all-purpose cleaner and was taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
On May 7, 2025, Diaz Grocery & Restaurant, located at 924 Franklin Street, Reading, PA 19602, was inspected and found with the following violations: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cooler, is not being date marked. Prepped Food in the cooler area stored open with no covering. The handwash sink in the prep area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed residue of food in the sink. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerated cooler equipment. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
On May 8, 2025, Starbucks #77917, located at 4620 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed cases of coconut milk stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.
On May 8, 2025, Shri Gasoline LLC, located at 2101 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19605, was inspected and found with the following violations: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cooler, is not being date marked. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerated cooler equipment.
On May 8, 2025, PB Fuel Inc, located at 1800 N 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601, was inspected and found with the following violations: Mops are not being hung to air dry. Paper towels not available in restroom/or hand dryer.
On May 8, 2025, Domino’s Pizza, located at 1139 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, PA 19518, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed the spray nozzle at the 3-bay sink to have a buildup of old food debris. Corrected.
On May 8, 2025, Daniel Boone Middle School, located at 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed three deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
On May 8, 2025, Brooks Cafe, LLC, located at 1139 W Ben Franklin Highway, Unit 2, Douglassville, PA 19518, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed multiple foods in the walk-in cooler held more than 24 hours not being date marked. Corrected. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Toilet room for employees does not have a self-closing door.
On May 8, 2025, Andre Farms, located at 2638 W Philadelphia Avenue, Oley, PA 19547, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility is offering for sale foods prepared in an unapproved private home (pepper hash). Product was removed from the sales shelf. One of the light bulbs in the deli display case is not shielded or shatter proof.
On May 9, 2025, Mama Cho’s, located at 10 S Summit Avenue, Reading, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed a buildup of grease and old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the Bain Marie. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
On May 9, 2025, Little Oley Tavern, located at 2068 Farmington Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
On May 9, 2025, Leone’s Pizza LLC, located at 4225 Main Street, Suite 109, Elverson, PA 19520, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
On May 9, 2025, Hartranft Poultry & Seafood, located at 10 S Summit Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violations: Pest activity observed by the cash register. Firm has pest control service in place.
On May 9, 2025, Berks Encore at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 30 Liberty Street, Reading, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violations: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
On May 9, 2025, Airport Diner, located at 15110 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530, was inspected and found with the following violations: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in two refrigerators. Corrected. Ice machine was observed to have mold build-up on interior kick plate and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
On May 12, 2025, Paradise Island Smoothies, located at 733 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607, was inspected and found with the following violations: Outdated milk held in the cooler in the front and also in the rear cooler. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cooler, is not being date marked. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in front cooler equipment. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front area.
On May 12, 2025, Inn at Bally Spring, located at 90 Airport Road, Barto, PA 19504, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed a large build-up of grease near the fryer, and on the floors, walls and vent hood of the cooking area.
On May 12, 2025, Dunkin Donuts, located at 645 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601, was inspected and found with the following violations: Male’s toilet is loose, secure toilet properly. Men’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins.
On May 13, 2025, Wendy’s, located at 920 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed prepping & frying equipment, in prep area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Floors, walls and surrounding areas in need of degreasing and cleanliness.
On May 14, 2025, El Unico Restaurant Inc, located at 923 Exeter Street, Reading, PA 19604, was inspected and found with the following violations: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the bain marie, is not being date marked. Cooked food for the steam table was not heated to the proper temperature. Temperature was 141degrees instead of 165 degrees. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. Cooked Food in the refrigeration area stored open with no covering. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the serving area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep/serving area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep/serving area. Replace soiled ceiling tiles.
Several other restaurants were inspected during this time period with no violations reported: Wilson SD Whitefield Elementary, Topton Fire Station #21 in Mertztown, Taco’s Reme in Blandon, Rollie’s Place in Reading, Kula Kamala Foundation, Washington Elementary School, P&J Pizza in Womelsdorf, Local Leaf Market in Oley, JD’s Steaks, Hillbilly BBQ in Douglassville, Happy Bear Coffee Company in Birdsboro, Colebrookdale Elementary School, Boyertown Area Schools Earl Elementary, BK Fuel Inc in Reading, Vanno Catering in Mohnton, Salino’s Stand in Reading, Pretzel Revolution Market Stand in Kutztown, Peter Pipers Pickle Palace Mobile Trailer in Kutztown, Mr Food in Kutztown, Leland Bites & Meemaw’s Delights at Kutztown Pool, Hungarian Sports Club in Barto, Hereford Vol. Fire Company in Hereford, Firehouse Coffee in Maxatawnym, Bonehead’s Grille in Barto, Spanish Soul in Fleetwood, Scott’s Gyro in Mertztown, Russo Foods and Market in Wyomissing, Maidencreek Township Community Park, Jamdung Jerk Hut in Blandon, Boyertown Middle School West, Boyertown Area Schools Boyertown Elementary, Wawa (Lancaster Ave.) in Reading, McDonald’s (Lancaster Ave.) in Reading.