Berks food safety inspections: One facility operated for a week without hot water

Sep. 24—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. 8 and Sept. 21, 2021, that were filed in the state database as of Sept. 23, 2021, at 3 p.m.

They include the inspector's comments on violations.

Berks

Blue Marsh Restaurant & Pizzeria, 5027 Bernville Road, Bernville , September 20: no violations.

Ci Hamburg Superstore Lounge, 1635 Mountain Road, Hamburg , September 20: two violations. Observed clean glasses in the bar area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Soap dispenser at handwash sink in the kitchen was not functioning. Corrected.

Hecky's Sub Shop, 313 State St., Hamburg , September 20: no violations.

Logan's Roadhouse, 65 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg , September 20: four violations. The wash solution temperature in the stationary rack, dual temperature mechanical warewashing equipment was 110 °F, rather than not less then 150°F as required. In use knives that are dirty are being placed on magnetic holders in kitchen. Condensate water is dripping off of condenser unit onto floor of the walk in cooler and must be repaired. A temperature measuring device for measuring hot water sanitizing water temperatures is not available.

Sammy's Steaks & Fries #1 (Xp-57581) (Mff3), 410 Penn Ave., West Reading , September 20: no violations.

Sammy's Steaks & Fries #2 (Xk-39935) (Mff3), 410 Penn Ave., West Reading , September 20: one violation. One set of lights is missing end caps.

Sammy's Steaks & Fries #5 Xk-40419 (Mff4), 410 Penn Ave., West Reading , September 20: no violations.

Updog Hot Dogs, 227 Spirit Court, Blandon , September 20: no violations.

VFW Post #0216, 1 S. Fourth St., Hamburg , September 20: no violations.

Central Berks Fire Co #1, 111 Callowhill St. Po Box 306, Centerport , September 17: no violations.

Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Drive, Morgantown , September 16: four violations. The wash solution temperature in the stationary rack, dual temperature mechanical warewashing equipment was 110 °F, rather than not less then 150°F as required. In use knives that are dirty are being placed on magnetic holders in kitchen. Condensate water is dripping off of condenser unit onto floor of the walk in cooler and must be repaired. A temperature measuring device for measuring hot water sanitizing water temperatures is not available. Out of compliance.

Chef David's Food & Friends, 105 Evans Ave., Wyomissing , September 16: four vioaltions. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. 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. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in one of the refrigerators. Corrected.

Gigi's Pennside Drive-in, 916 Carsonia Ave., Reading , September 16: one violation. Two of the plastic light shields are damaged and no longer provide proper protection in the event a bulb would break.

Oley Fire Co. (Social Hall), 477 A Main St., Oley , September 16: one violation. One of the plastic light shields in the dry storage room is damaged.

Oley Fire Company French Fry Bldg, 477 A Main St., Oley , September 16: no violations.

Oley Fire Company Refreshment Building, 477 A Main St Po Box 78, Oley , September 16: no violations.

Pricetown Beverage, 3131 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood , September 16: no violations.

Twin Valley High School, 4851 N. Twin Valley Road, Elverson , September 16: two violations. Observed consumer self-service display of cookies without sneeze guards or other effective protection. COS by pulling and wrapping individually. Observed personal items stored on clean pans in the rear of the kitchen- COS by removing at time of inspection

Twin Valley Middle School, 770 Clymer Hill Road, Elverson , September 16: two violations. Food contact surface of meat grip, on food slicer, is cracked and no longer easily cleanable. Wall where garbage disposal drain enters wall has black staining surrounding it and requires cleaning.

Miggie Dogz Mff3 (Maine 71-181), 602 Orchard View Road, Reading , September 15: no violations.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers # 2050, 2751 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing , September 14: no violations.

Joe's Kwik Marts (#1045), 2855 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , September 14: no violations.

Kutztown Beverage, 78 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown , September 14: no violations.

Nitro Bar, 416 Penn Ave., West Reading , September 14: no violations.

Say Cheese! Restaurant & Cheese, 600 Penn Ave., West Reading , September 14: three violations. Scoops at the ice machine are stored in a dirty holder. Corrected. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in one of the small bain marie units in the cooking area. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.

Kutztown School District Greenwich Elementary, 1457 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville , September 13: no violations.

Rutter's Store #81, 15 New Enterprise Drive, Leesport , September 13: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the back food preparation area. Corrected.

Subway #12701, 5479 Pottsville Pike, Leesport , September 13: one violation. Some of the nozzles at the self-serve soda unit, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Sunoco, 1223 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville , September 13: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Two working containers (spray bottles), used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

WK & S Railroad, Community Center Drive, Kempton , September 13: no violations.

Applebees #3339, 5600 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , September 10: one violaton. The grout is deteriorated between the floor tiles in several areas of the kitchen.

Berkshire Heights Fire Co, 808 N. Park Road, Wyomissing , September 10: no violations.

Bitler Farms Mobile Unit Mff3, 3115 Main St., Birdsboro , September 10: no violations.

Dollar General #4919, 2980 Saint Lawrence Ave., Reading , September 10: no violations.

Seniorlife Reading, 20 Shelbourne Road, Reading , September 10: no violations.

Around The Family Table, 2735 Bernville Road, Leesport , September 09: no violations.

CVS Pharmacy #10045, 2239 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , September 09: no violations.

Dundore & Heister Meats, 1331 1333 Penn Ave., Wyomissing , September 09: one violation. Prepackaged breads/rolls not labeled properly with the ingredient statement or 'ingredients available upon request' statement.

Fisher's BBQ, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , September 09: three violatons. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Wall behind the ovens is becoming damaged and dirty where the steam is venting. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.

Highlands At Wyomissing, 2000 Cambridge Ave., Wyomissing , September 09: no violations.

Lil's Bakery, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , September 09: no violations.

McArdle's Pub & Inn, 1634 Moselem Springs Road, Hamburg , September 09: four violations. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no drain line and is inoperable. Plumber to be repairing and warewashing sink bin is being used at this time. Warewashing facilities are not operable sinks at this time and are being replaced. Sinks do not hold water. A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility. Mop sink on site to be installed.

Soft Pretzel Corner, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , September 09: no violations.

Stoltzfus Luncheonette, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , September 09: one violaton. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Arby's #7601, 700 Crossings Blvd., Elverson , September 08: four violations. Observed deeply scored, stained cutting board not resurfaced or discarded as required. COS by removing from use at time of inspection. Handwash sink in drive thru area and in rear prep area did not have papertowels. COS by providing immediately. Ice chutes, on drink units in self-service lobby area, food contact surfaces, were observed to have pink and black slime and were not clean to sight and touch. Interior of ice machine, and flap in underside, food contact surfaces, were found to have mold growth and were not clean to sight and touch. Ambient temperature of prep unit holding at 48F in underside- as verified by facility's thermometer and inspectors thermometer. Food items held in unit were prepped earlier in the morning and did not exceed 45F- these items were moved to ice baths and additional refrigeration units at time of inspection.

Out of compliance.

Cafeteria @ Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Ave., West Reading , September 08: one violation. The ice chutes at the self-service soda unit, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Counter Clockwise @ Reading Hospital, Sixth & Spruce Streets, West Reading , September 08: no violations.

Healthplex Cafe @ Reading Hospital, 420 S Fifth Ave., West Reading , September 08: no violations.

Mecca Caribbean And Soul Food, 166 Franklin St., West Reading , September 08: two violations. Some light bulbs are not shielded or shatter proof in the back area. Wall under the 3-compartment sink is damaged due to a water leak and is in need of repair.

Ruby Tuesday #2946, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing , September 08: four violations. Facility does not have a method to verify the final rinse temperature of the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. Several light bulbs in the kitchen area have protective plastic tubes, but are missing the end caps. Floor tiles are damaged/missing near the mop sink in the kitchen. Ceiling tile is damaged at the hood in the food preparation area of the kitchen.

Saladworks, 2111 State Hill Road Unit 200, Wyomissing , September 08: one violation. Condenser fan covers in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust/dirt.

Sarina's Pizza, 3177 Morgantown Road, Mohnton , September 08: two violations. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair — observed water line leaking at the 3 bay and handwash sink area. Plumber called for repairs. Sandwich bain marie food was held at 53 °F, in the refrigerator area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Items held under 4 hours placed on ice until repaired.

Tower Cafe @ Reading Hospital, 5th Ave., West Reading , September 08: no violations.

Muhlenberg Township

No reports.

Reading

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. #391362, 1130 Rockland St., , September 21: no violations.

Mama's Pizza & Grill #390322, 1146 Rockland St., , September 21: three 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. Observed boxed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Price Rite A2409510, 600 Spring St., , September 17: one violation. Observed equipment, in retail area, with an accumulation of food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. (Interior compartments of retail Freezer)

11th & Marion Mini Store, 1101 Marion St., , September 16: no violations.

Quisqueya Grocery 370775, 130 W. Windsor St., , September 16: no violations.

Randy & Dayleen Grocery 373435, 1025 Perry St., , September 16: no violations.

Rocky's Pizza 66604450, 445 Spring St., , September 16: one violation. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.

Turkey Hill #120 66605010, 501 Spring St., , September 16: one violation. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Access doors ( door frames and gaskets ) to cooler and freezer in retail area.

A Plus Sunoco 344155, 719 Spring St., , September 15: no violations.

Family Dollar Store #6825, 433 W. Douglass St., , September 15: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

La Antillana, 200 W Douglass St., , September 15: no violations.

Los Castillos Grocery LLC, 226 W. Douglass St., , September 15: one violation. Floors in front of the coolers and around shelving need a good cleaning due to a build up of black dirt.

McDonald's, 901 Spring St., , September 15: no violations.

Buena Vista Grocery 54812000, 1200 Oley St., , September 14: no violations.

Latino Supermarket 2, 1231 Greenwich St., , September 14: no violations.

Moca Mini Market, 1126 Oley St., , September 14: two violations. Observed interior compartments of Refrigerator an Freezing units, in retail area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, debris on non-food contact surfaces. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom area.

Santa Rita II Mini Market #395715, 1054 Greenwich St., September 14: five violations. Door glass is broken on deli cooler and needs replaced. Inside the deli cooler was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Deli meats must be date marked for 7 days after opening. The handwash sink in the meat cutting area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Vegana Deli Grocery 377284, 1028 Douglass St., September 14: no violations.

Family Dollar Store #6455 #370140, 600 Spring St., September 13: two violations. Non-food contact surfaces (Interior compartments of Coolers an Freezer equipment) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Ceiling tiles missing/damaged in the retail area, and need replaced.

La Seybana Bakery 361649, 1025 Oley St., , September 13: one violation. Hoods system needs to be professionally cleaned. Documentation required.

Martha Deli Grocery LLC, 1025 Greenwich St., September 13: no violations.

Dominican Grocery 341600, 201 Greenwich St., September 10: no violations.

Getty Mart 35802500, 270 W. Greenwich St., September 10: one violation. Two containers of milk were found for sale in the cooler past the sell-by date.

Happy Mini Market, 128 W. Greenwich St., September 10: two violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Mops are not being hung to air dry.

Penn Street Pizza Inc. db, 810 Oley St., September 10: no violations.

Save-a-lot Stores 367962, 810 Oley St., September 10: one violation. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. In the areas of the freezers and coolers door frames.

Super Dollar Store #391405, 810 Oley St., September 10: no violations.

A & G Minimarket, 931 Green St., September 09: two violations. Ice Cream Containers in the retail area stored open in freezer with no covering. Observed residue built-up on Sidewalk area around exterior dumpster.

Fine Fare 362470, 200 W. Buttonwood St., September 09: no violations.

Good Deal Uni Mart, 734 Walnut St., September 09: one violation. The handwash sink in the kitchen area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device.

Y & S Grocery, 157 Buttonwood St., September 09: one violation. Hood system needs to be professionally serviced. Documentation required.

Antojito's Algo Restaurant, 154 Walnut St., September 08: no violations.

The Original Rib Joint, 324 Walnut St., September 08: no violations.

Updates

The following reports for the period of Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, 2021, were added to the state's database after Sept. 9 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Berks

Boyers Food Market #66229, 7166 Bernville Road, Bernville , September 07: six violations. Condensate piping in walk in coolers in meat, produce rooms have insulation wrap that has a build up of mold and must be cleaned. The floor / wall juncture in meat prep room area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch at the walk in cooler doorway. Knives in produce room and deli areas are in knife boxes on wall that have visible dirt and debris on boxes. Walk in cooler fan box above food storage area has chipped and peeling paint. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Trash, food debris, mold, etc observed under racks and tables in produce prep room and cooler. Heavy fruit fly activity in product prep room area.

Cherry On Top The (Zly-0382), 20 Sawgrass Drive, Reading , September 07: no violations.

Coastal Grille, 2713 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , September 07: four violations. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges at the cooking line, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Corrected. Working containers of sanitizer were stored above and on the same shelf with food and equipment at the cooking line. Corrected. Food facility does not have available method to verify the final rinse temperature for the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. Automatic paper towel dispenser in the dishwasher area is not dispensing paper towels. A separate roll of paper towels was provided for this sink. Automatic paper towel dispenser in the dishwasher area is not dispensing paper towels. A separate roll of paper towels was provided for this sink.

Hidden River Brewing Co., 1808 W. Schuylkill Road, Douglassville , September 07: no violations.

Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery, 5035 Bernville Road, Bernville , September 07: no violations.

Strausstown Volunteer Fire Co & Community Campus, 44 East Ave. Suite 1, Bernville , September 07: no violations.

Subway #11418, 1193 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing , September 07: three violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the 2-door refrigeration unit in the front serving area. An insect control device is located in the back food preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the front area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected.

Subway #27717, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing , September 07: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.

Yogo Crazy, 2733 Papermill Road, Wyomissing , September 07: no violations.

Aramark KU Student Union & Library, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown , September 03: one violation. Bowls at the cereal station not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Corrected.

Dolly Christian House, 3032 Belmont Ave., West Lawn , September 03: no violations.

Grand Central Tap Room, 45 W. Main St., Fleetwood , September 03: one violation. Food preparation/bain marie is directly now next to the handwash sink in the original kitchen and food may be subject to splash from the sink. Owner will install a splash guard.

Jamar Groceries, 61 Kempsville Road, Kutztown , September 03: four violations. Facility has added ingredient labels to some items, but some prepackaged foods (sandwiches, frozen items) are still not labeled properly with the full ingredient statement. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in the dry storage area. Facility needs to increase pest control measures. Wood door located in the dry storage area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests. The condenser fan covers and some areas of the ceiling in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust.

Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown , September 03: no violations.

Zhuang's Garden, 2834 Penn Ave., West Lawn , September 03: five violations. Observed various bags/boxes of food stored directly on the floor in kitchen and walk in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Soap or papertowels were not available at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area. Corrected. Observed wet wiping cloths in dining room area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected. Vacuum packed seafood observed thawed in vacuum packaging which is a prohibited thawing method. Corrected. Observed hood/ansul system equipment in the cook line area, with encrusted dripping grease and soil accumulation. Also floors under cook line have heavy grease build up.

Asian Cuisine, 15260 Kutztown Road, Kutztown , September 02: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Basin Street Hotel, 42 E Main St., Kutztown , September 02: two violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Lights at the cooking line have the plastic tubes, but are missing end caps.

CVS #1301, 45 Constitution Blvd., Kutztown , September 02: no violations.

Hong Kong, 51 King Plaza, Oley , September 02: two violations. Some bins of flour, rice, etc. in the dry storage area stored open with no covering. Corrected. The handwash sink in the back area was blocked by blue plastic and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.

Mr Food Store #66104, 342 W. Main St., Kutztown , September 02: no violations.

Nuvo Bistro, 226 W Main St., Kutztown , September 02: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Maidencreek Banquet Bingo Hall, 1060 Park Road, Blandon , September 01: no violations.

Massimo Ristorante & Pizzeria, 100 Anna Ave., Blandon , September 01: four violations. Bags of flour stacked right next to handsink must be moved or sink must have a side shield. Wood panels on side counter at warewashing area must be resealed to be non-absorbent, easy to clean. Observed clean plastic cups in waitress station area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. Ceiling vent and ceiling tiles above cook line area of the food facility are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Video Burger Mff4 Pa-zje6333, 2121 Reading Ave., West Lawn , September 01: no violations.

Dunkin Donuts #339950, 1618 Mountain Road, Hamburg , August 31: five violations. Under front line equipment has a ponding of stagnant water underneath and trash and miscellaneous debris. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in prep table area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Icing spatulas not stored with handle up. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in refrigerator equipment. Observed boxes of coffee products stored directly on the floor in storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Rear door located in the storage area of the food facility has a gap around sides and top and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

Five Guys Burgers And Fries #1315, 1736 Tilden Ridge Drive, Hamburg , August 31: five violations. Floor drain clean out next to mop sink is backed up and water is coming up through cap. Frozen dessert test results for ice cream machine noted above acceptable aerobic plate count and also high Coliform count. Machine to be shut down and sanitized and retested for use. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in both restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrected. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected. There is a ponding of water at front counter area under the reach in and ice cream machine. Also observed ponding of water in between floor drains in prep room.

Wegman's Catering T-xn69702, 260 Oley Line Road, Douglassville , August 31: no violations.

Snowfox- Weis #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn , August 30: three violations. Haccp plan on premise has not had the required yearly procedural review and is dated for past year and must be updated. Also letter of guarantee for frozen seafood is out of date. Frozen salmon observed thawing in the vacuum packaging which is a prohibited method of thawing. Corrected.

Weis Markets #175, 1112 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn , August 30: three violations. Observed boxes of chips and candy food displays stored directly on the floor in bread aisle area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Tile wall in meat room near front counter meat case has several broken/chipped tiles and must be repaired. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of ant insect activity in bakery areas, but facility does have a pest control program. Ants observed in proofer box floor area and bakery door to storage room area. Exterminator called for service.