Berks food safety inspections found ice machines with residue, cold water in bathroom sink

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own food safety 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 Oct. 15 and Oct. 28, 2025, that were filed in the state database as of Oct. 30 at 1 p.m.

Berks

Aramark-KU Academic Forum, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown , October 28: one violation. Soiled mop water is not being disposed of in a timely manner after use.

Asian Cuisine, 15260 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Oct. 28: four violations. Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil, including food prep sink air gap, prep area walls, cooking line grill area. The hand wash sink located in the women’s restroom does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. The water temperature measured at 68°F at the time of inspection. Pipe connection under the hand wash sink observed leaking when water is running. PIC instructed to discontinue use of the women’s restroom until the sink is repaired and functioning properly. Use men’s restroom only. Rear door located of the food facility has a gap, is not tight-fitting, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Soiled mop water is not being disposed of in a timely manner after use. Mop is not being hung to air dry.

Giant Food #6050, 2641 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, Oct. 28: no violations.

JD’s Steaks, 3998A Penn Ave., Reading, Oct. 28: no violations.

Mama Licha Mexican + Italian Restaurant, 14949 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Oct. 28: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility does not employ a certified food employee as required. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. Nitrate/Nitrite testing not provided. Total Coliform testing provided and in compliance. Out of compliance.

Primo Hoagies, 945 Hill Ave. Suite 275, Wyomissing, Oct. 28: no violations.

Starbucks #77917, 4620 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Oct. 28: no violations.

10 West Pizzeria, 10 W Penn Ave., Wernersville, Oct. 27: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired (4/10/2024) and is no longer valid.

Brubaker Bargains, 1030 Church Road, Womelsdorf, Oct. 27: one violation. Two half gallons of nonfat milk were observed on the sales floor with a sell by date of Oct. 26, 2025. Corrected and removed from sales floor.

Carruso’z Pizza Shop, 7656 Lancaster Ave., Mount Aetna, Oct. 27: two violations. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Dollar Tree #1437, 4400 Shillington Plaza Unit 2B, Reading, Oct. 27: two violations. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed excessive trash on the ground in the areas around the trash receptacles.

Governor Mifflin School District Cumru Elem., 601 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, Oct. 27: no violations.

Governor Mifflin School District Intermediate, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, Oct. 27: no violations.

Governor Mifflin School District Mifflin Park Elem, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, Oct. 27: no violations.

Weaver Orchard Inc., 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, Oct. 27: one violation. Observed two deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. One observed on the Bain Marie at the Deli counter and then other in the produce prep area.

Appalachian Campsites Cafe-Pop Top Bbq, 60 Motel Drive, Shartlesville, Oct. 24: no violations.

Four Monkeys, 100 Constitution Blvd., Kutztown, Oct. 24: no violations.

Mountain Springs Camping Resort Snackbar, 3450 Mountain Road, Hamburg, Oct. 24: no violations.

Peter Pipers Pickle Palace, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Oct. 24: one violation. Two ceiling fans were observed with dust build up.

562 Mini Market, 7947 Boyertown Pike, Boyertown, Oct. 23: no violations.

Antietam School District High School, 201 N. 25th St., Reading, Oct. 23: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Exit door located near the walk-ins has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests. Working containers (spray bottles) in the locker room area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Antietam School District Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Reading, Oct. 23: one violation. 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.

Antietam School District Stony Creek Elementary, 100 Antietam Road, Reading, Oct. 23: no violations.

Catholic Charities Communities Cafe Mff3, 3121 Kutztown Road, Reading, Oct. 23: no violations.

Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co #1, 10 Warwick St., Boyertown, Oct. 23: four violations. 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. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in the bar area. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the cookline area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Observed the fryer, grill, and vent hood has a large build-up of grease in the cookline area.

Kathryn’s Katering, 8380 Allentown Pike, Blandon, Oct. 23: no violations.

Mario’s Pizza, 159 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 23: two violations. Clothes observed being washed in buckets in ware washing sink. REPEAT VIOLATION Observed bedding and clothing materials in the food facility, indicating use of the food facility as living or sleeping quarters.

St Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, Oct. 23: one violation. Manual ware washing sink has a hose attachment that is hanging below the flood rim of the sink, and this is not an appropriate air gap. New hose is on order.

Vivi Bubble Tea, 450 Penn Ave., West Reading, Oct. 23: one violation. Observed wet wiping cloths in on the counter in the front area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.

Wilson School District Shiloh Hills Elementary, 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, Oct. 23: no violations.

Blandon Fire Co #1 Relief Association, 36 W. Wesner Road, Blandon, Oct. 22: no violations.

Burkholder Farm Fresh Produce DBA Heritage Farm & Market, 55 Stump Road, Fleetwood, Oct. 22: no violations.

Cafeteria @ Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Ave., West Reading, Oct. 22: one violation. Observed four quarts of skim milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by date of 10/20/2025. Corrected immediately.

Counter Clockwise @ Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Ave., West Reading, Oct. 22: no violations.

Healthplex Cafe @ Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Ave., West Reading, Oct. 22: no violations.

Kutztown Temple Association, 16 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, Oct. 22: no violations.

Liberty Tap Room, 237 Butter Lane, Reading, Oct. 22: five violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher. The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. There are spills and other food debris on the floor under the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris on the floor under equipment in the kitchen and near the water heater. Window, in the corner of the cooking area, is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of pests. Part of the window is screened, but the screen is damaged. Working container (spray bottle) in bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Maple Grove Pub & Grill, 2165 State St., Alburtis, Oct. 22: no violations.

Sushi Awarsei @ Reading Hospital, 420 Fifth Ave., Reading, Oct. 22: no violations.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #059, 50 W. Main St., Kutztown, Oct. 22: two violations. Half gallon of fat-free milk was observed with an expiration date of 10/20/2025 and was for sale in the cooler. Corrected, pulled form shelf. Two soda nozzles, a food contact surface, were observed to have black organic matter and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

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

Chipotle #4975, 15 Maplewood Drive, Douglassville, Oct. 21: two violations. Food ingredient storage containers, in the front service area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the ware washing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Dorada Restaurant & Bar LLC, 201 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, Oct. 21: one violation. Multiple foods were held at 45°F, in the salad refrigerator area, rather than 41°F or below as required.

Douglassville Hotel, 8 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, Oct. 21: five violations. Eggs stored above ready to eat food in the refrigerator by the ice machine. Corrected. Multiple food ingredient storage containers, in the dry storage area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed multiple food stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. 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 refrigerators and Bain Marie, is not being date marked. Corrected. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerators, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Observed single use containers being used as scoops in the dry bulk ingredient bins. Corrected.

Fleetwood Area School District High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, Oct. 21: no violations.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 405 N. Park Road, Wyomissing, Oct. 21: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Royal Farms #402, 1340 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, Oct. 21: five violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed the self-serve milkshake machine to have a buildup of apparent mold on the nonfood contact surface. Corrected. Single use containers not stored inverted to prevent contamination by the walk-in freezer. Corrected. 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). Corrected.

Sheetz #273, 4100 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Oct. 21: no violations.

Slicer’s Deli, 180 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, Oct. 21: two violations. 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. Corrected. 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. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Corrected.

West Lawn Program Bingo, 3024 Penn Ave., Reading, Oct. 21: one violation. Working containers (spray bottles) in snack bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

Applebees #3339, 5600 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Oct. 20: two violations. The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Manager started the process to clean the machine during this inspection. The grout is deteriorated between the floor tiles at the cooking line.

Aramark-KU South Dining Hall, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, Oct. 20: wo violations. Temperature logs for cold-holding and/or hot-holding are not completed in the cereal station and pasta station areas. A food contact surface, the ice dispenser on the soda fountain machine in the cereal station area, was observed to have black residue and was not clean to sight and touch.

Blue Mountain Elementary, 45 Woodland Terrace, Hamburg, Oct. 20: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Jr Hs, 151 E. 39th St., Reading, Oct. 20: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Reiffton Elem, 4355 Dunham Drive, Reading, Oct. 20: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Senior High School, 201 E. 37th St., Reading, Oct. 20: no violations.

Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg, Oct. 20: one violation. The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 180°F (or 165°F for stationary rack). Correcting, calling back all the dishes to run through sanitizer in the three bay sink until service can be done on the dish machine.

J A Buffet, 1752 Tilden Drive, Hamburg, Oct. 20: no violations.

Marisol’s Bakery & Cafe, 2903 Pricetown Road, Temple, Oct. 20: no violations.

Patriot Farms Llc, 162 Mountain Road, Lenhartsville, Oct. 20: no violations.

Sajal Hot Chicken And Gyro Grill, 164 W. Main St., Kutztown, Oct. 20: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Floor perimeters in the prep area, behind and under equipment, observed with food debris and residue; in need of cleaning.

San Francisco Tacos Mff-3-Zxf1929, 4848 Kutztown Road, Temple, Oct. 20: no violations.

Carmelo’s Pizza, 116 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 17: three violations. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned food items observed in the storage area that are intended in the food facility. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in-cooler, Bain Maries, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. 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 Bain Maries, is not being date marked.

Carsonia Park Grill & Bar, 721 Carsonia Ave., Reading, Oct. 17: no violations.

Cup Of Joy Smoothie And Acai Bowl, 474 W. Main St., Kutztown, Oct. 17: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Owatin Creek Elem., 5000 Boyertown Pike, Reading, Oct. 17: no violations.

Exeter Twp. School District Jacksonwald Elem, 100 Church Lane Road, Reading, Oct. 17: no violations.

Foodleigh.Com Llc, 236 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, Oct. 17: no violations.

Kinya Ramen, 945 Hill Ave. Suite 650, Wyomissing, Oct. 17: one violation. Kitchen door to the outside, located in the rear area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open.

Main Street Pub & Restaurant, 505 Main St. Po Box 628, Bally, Oct. 17: three violations. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the walk-in-cooler, refrigerators, and Bain Maries, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Observed employee using the ware washing to empty boiled pasta into colander and filling up a large pot with water. Facility is re-using food plastic containers and five gallon pickle buckets, which are intended to be a single-service or single-use article throughout the facility.

Daniel Boone School District Primary Center, 576 Monocacy Creek Road, Birdsboro, Oct. 16: no violations.

Farmhouse Kitchen, 426 Penn Ave., West Reading, Oct. 16: one violation. Kitchen door to the outside, located in the rear area of the food facility is not self-closing and/or is being propped open.

Johnny & Hons Smokehaus, 924 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, Oct. 16: no violations.

Paraiso Rosel Restaurante Mexicano, 141 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, Oct. 16: two violations. Two beef roasts were observed on the counter and were held at 50 °F, in the prep area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected, moved to refrigerator. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restrooms, and front counter area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Reading Coffee Company @ The Pointe, 824 Ben Franklin Highway Suite 202, Birdsboro, Oct. 16: no violations.

Salute Ristorante Italiano, 4718 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Oct. 16: three violations. Scoops being stored directly on top of the ice machine, which is not a clean surface. Corrected. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration of the dish machine. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep and cookline area. Corrected

Sam’s Wyomissing Bistro, 1714 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, Oct. 16: seven violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the Pepsi refrigerator in the dishwashing room. Corrected. Scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine, which is not a clean surface. Corrected. Some of the soda nozzles, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Ceiling tiles are missing/out of place in the side storage area and the back food preparation area and need to be replaced. Corrected. Insect control devices located in the back food preparation area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and/or utensils. Corrected. Back door in the dishroom is damaged/deteriorated and does not close properly. Working containers of cleaner / sanitizer were stored on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the back preparation area. Corrected.

Sicilian Delite Pizzeria & Ristorante, 540 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, Oct. 16: two violations. Observed uncovered food in the walk-in-coolers and Bain Marie. 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.

Beverage & Smoke, 403 Greenwich St., Kutztown, Oct. 15: no violations.

Brandywine Heights School District Elementary School, 445 W. Barkley St., Topton, Oct. 15: no violations.

Dollar General #4919, 2980 Saint Lawrence Ave., Reading, Oct. 15: two violations. Door located in the back area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests. The 2-door freezer in the back storage area has a heavy build-up of ice/frost on the left side of the unit.

Janelle’s Diner, 360 Fleetwood Road, Mertztown, Oct. 15: one violation. The floor / wall juncture in the dish area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Corrected, new coving was put up.

Marathon Gas Station, 16617 Pottsville Pike, Hamburg, Oct. 15: no violations.

Muhlenberg Township

Aldi, 3520 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 25: one violation. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw whole beef. Per Food Code Guidelines, because ground beef is cooked to 155 degrees F. and whole beef is cooked to 145 degrees F., ground beef should be stored below whole cuts of beef.

Dunkin, 3634 Pottsville Pike, Oct. 25: five violations. One employee wearing hair restraint (visor) underneath the upper layer of hair. Consider alternate hair restraint such as a hairnet. Food dispensing utensil in bulk bin non-potentially hazardous food observed stored inside the food container with handles not above the food. Observed wet wiping cloth in front prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. The sanitizer bucket is dated/marked 10/25/25, 9:17AM-1:17PM, but contained no sanitizer solution. Ice scoop holder lower section soiled inside. Leaking faucet at coffee prep area sink.

Unique Pretzel Bakery Inc, 215 E. Bellevue Ave., Oct. 25: no violations.

Boardwalk Snacks, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 18: one violation. Employee beverage containers/personal items observed in food preparation area.

Cafe 372, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 18: one violation. Employee beverage containers/personal items observed in food packaging area. Corrected on inspection.

Mediterranean Medley, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 18: two violations. Mop is not being hung to air dry. Hot water at handwashing sink turned off due to leak. Valve able to be turned on when handwashing required.

Salino’s Imports Fairgrounds LLC, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Oct. 18: one violation. Observed wet wiping cloth in bain marie area, not being stored in sanitizer solution.

Reading

Thomas Ford Magnet School, 901 Margaret St., 901 Margaret St.: no violations.

Thomas Ford Tfa, 1020 Old Wyomissing St., 1020 Old Wyomissing St.: no violations.

North End Rod & Gun Assoc. 29420100, 2010 Fairmont St., 2010 Fairmont St.: four violations. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Commercial needs documents on regular cleaning by professional.

12 & Marion Elementary School, 1200 N. 12th St., 1200 N. 12th St.: no violations.

Amanda Stout Elementary School, 301 S. 10th St., 301 S. 10th St.: no violations.

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

Martha Deli Grocery LLC, 1025 Greenwich St., 1025 Greenwich St.: one violation. Cooked food was held at 117 °F, in the * area, rather than 135°F or above as required.

Olivets, 325 Walnut St., 325 Walnut St.: no violations.

Olivets, 677 Clinton St., 677 Clinton St.: no violations.

El Reencuentro Restaurant, 356 S 4th St., 356 S 4th St.: four violations/ rep Food in the refrigerator area stored open with no covering. Cooked food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165°F within two hours, for hot holding. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Cooked food was held at 111 °F, in the steam table area, rather than 135°F or above as required.

Lookout Bar & Grill 350166, 501 Upland Ave., 501 Upland Ave.: no violations.

Naked Chop Eateries LLC, 501 Upland Ave., 501 Upland Ave.: three violations. nspection Violations: 10/17/2025 Hand wash sink water was not operating in the food prep area. Paper towels was not available in the rest room.Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area.

Oakbrook Relief Assoc. 56806280, 630 Park Ave., 630 Park Ave.: one violation. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the cooler, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.

Olivets, 1161 Pershing Blvd., 1161 Pershing Blvd.: one violation. Ceiling tiles stained in the kitchen area, and need replaced.

Olivet Boys & Girls Club, 330 S. 19th St., 330 S. 19th St.: no violations.

La Granja Azul, 418 S. 19th St., 418 S. 19th St.: three violations. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the freezer, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Frozen Food in the freezer area stored open with no covering. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area.

Tambora Restaurant, 1600 Cotton St., 1600 Cotton St.: no violations.