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 Nov. 26 and Dec. 9, 2025, that were filed in the state database as of Dec.12 at at 5:30 p.m.
Berks
Bella Roma, 4212 St. Lawrence Ave., Reading , Dec. 9: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.
Cigar Plus, 4 Cheltenham Drive, Wyomissing , Dec. 9: no violations.
Feliciano’s Family Restaurant, 24 Maria St., Bethel , Dec. 9: no violations.
Heidelberg Country Club, PO Box 309, Bernville , Dec. 9: one violation. Chicken wings in the walk-in freezer area stored open with no covering.
Heidelberg Family Restaurant Inc., 910 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia , Dec. 9: three violations. Employee protein drink in server expo area, drink was stored in direct contact with ice in the ice bin that has ice for customers drinks. Corrected, removed.Fryer basket on the cookline was observed with a broken wire. 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. Owner will call Ecolab for service and sanitize dishes in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired.
Little Nicky’s Pizza, 31 Douglassville Shopping Center, Douglassville , Dec. 9: eight violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in prep area, wearing watch on hands or arms. Corrected. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. 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. 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 Marie by the pizza ovens and walk-in cooler, is not being date marked. Corrected. Food contact surface of plastic service container is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to cracking. Observed container cracked and fixed with duct tape. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed excessive amount of grease build up around the 3-bay sink. Observed single use articles not stored inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected.
Out of compliance.
Michael’s Restaurant, 1211 W Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville , Dec. 9: 23 violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Multiple foods throughout the facility stored open with no covering. Corrected. Multiple food ingredient storage containers, in the kitchen area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Observed wooden utensils stored in water on hot hold line that are deteriorating and not in good condition. Corrected. Observed cabbages stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Mashed potatoes and sauce, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165°F within two hours, for hot holding. Corrected. Pasta Sauce food was held at 102°F, in the hot hold table area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected. Multiple foods are held at 44-46°F, in the walk-in and Bain Marie area, rather than 41°F or below as required. 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. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, throughout the facility, is not being date marked. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but butter observed being held for more than 4 hours. Corrected. Food contact surface of made of wood is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Observed prep tables in the back area of the kitchen made of wood that deformed and deeply scored and need replaced. Plastic utensils used for cooking are deformed and misshapen from heat, and are not durable under normal use in the food facility. Corrected. Observed shelving in the walk-in cooler that is rusted and peeling and not an easily cleanable surface. Food facility is reusing containers which are intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have apparent mold and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed a build of old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the juice machines and mixers. Corrected. Observed excessive old food debris and trash under the prep line in the kitchen. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in prep area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected. Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Ceiling tile, in the kitchen area above the walk-in cooler, is peeling, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. Floor throughout the facility is made of tile and is cracked and broken or missing and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Wall in the kitchen area above the walk-in cooler has an opening that is covered with cardboard and tape which is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Out of compliance.
Mount Penn Family Restaurant, 3108 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Dec. 9: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher. 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. Interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Out of compliance.
Plantedhub Catering Kitchen, 75 Church Lane Road, Reading , Dec. 9: no violations.
State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen, 1 Wellington Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 9: five violations. There is a significant accumulation of ice under the condenser unit in the basement walk-in freezer. 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. Corrected immediately by changing sanitizer bucket and priming the machine. Door located in the kitchen area of the food facility near the basement steps has a gap at the bottom and does not properly protect against the entry of pests. Soap was not available at the handwash sinks in the bar areas. Corrected. The handwash sinks in the bar areas do not have single use towels. Corrected.
Strausstown Rod & Gun Club, 81 Club Road, Strausstown , Dec. 9: no violations.
Thaiwat Restaurant, 1145 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 9: one violation. Observed a build-up of dirt/debris in the drains under the dishwasher and 3-compartment sink.
Aldi #182, 1065 Woodland Road, Reading , Dec. 8: no violations.
Breakfast Hut, 4170 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Dec. 8: two violations. Some surfaces of the milkshake mixer have dried residue. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in the side storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected.
Brewer’s Bar & Grill, 101 S. Third St., West Reading , Dec. 8: two violations. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in two of the kitchen refrigeration units. Corrected. The interior of the small ice machine at the bar, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Facility immediately emptied the machine for cleaning.
Chef David’s Pizza & More, 500 Penn Ave., West Reading , Dec. 8: seven violations. Observed wet wiping cloths on the sandwich bain marie not being stored in sanitizer solution. 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. Unisex employee restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. Floor in the back area near the mixer is cracked/damaged and is no longer a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.
Oola Bowls Wyomissing, 1143 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 8: one violation. Non-food contact surfaces of stand-up refrigerator handles in the back-room area are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of debris.
Pott’s Top Dog, 330 W Weis St., Topton , Dec. 8: no violations.
San’s Sushi Poke Ramen, 1912 State Hill Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 8: no violations.
Sheetz #247, 14350 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood , Dec. 8: one violation. Five quarts of Galliker’s chocolate milk were observed for sale in the customer facing reach in refrigerator with an expiration date of 11/25/2025. Corrected. Removed from shelf.
Target #1222, 2769 Papermill Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 8: two violations. 1- Pure Bliss organic infant formula 32 fl. oz container observed with an expiration date of 6/1/2025 in the backroom stock shelves. 1- Enfamil neuro pro infant formula 2×18.2 oz. powder pouches observed with an expiration date of 12/1/2025, on the salesfloor. Corrected and removed from shelves. Non-food contact surfaces of the raw meat case were not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Wal-Mart #1777, 5900 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Dec. 8: no violations.
Beaver Dam Produce, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 5: three violations. Scoop being stored in the ice for smoothies with handle touching the ice. Corrected. Some prepackaged food items (dips, salsa mix) are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement. Plastic spoons are not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected.
Bella’s 2.0, 2342 Lancaster Pike, Reading , Dec. 5: three violatiojns. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie by the fryer not resurfaced or discarded as required. Blade on mechanical can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the 3-bay sink area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Blue Marsh Restaurant & Pizzeria, 5027 Bernville Road, Bernville , Dec. 5: one violation. Drinking water quality obtained from a non-public water system does not meet DEP water quality standards. Boil water advisory was given to restaurant person in charge by DEP at today’s inspection. DEP also spoke to the owner by phone regarding boil water notice until issue with water system is repaired.
Castaneda’s Mexican Restaurant, 225 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia , Dec. 5: two 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. Owner called the company. Facility will sanitize dishes in the 3-compartment sink until it is repaired. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish storage area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Deli Station, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 5: no violations.
Fisher’s Bbq, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 5: two violations. Prepackaged sauces/dips in the front display case are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Corrected.
Keystone Fire Company, 350 Godfrey St., Rehrersburg , Dec. 5: no violations.
Mario’s Pizzeria Restaurant, 300 Penn Valley Road, Bernville , Dec. 5: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips for steramine tablets or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired on 4/3/2024 and is no longer valid. This is a repeat violation and certification needs to be obtained
Meme’s Chocolates & Bulk Foods, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 5: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Corrected.
Midtown, 600 Penn Ave., West Reading , Dec. 5: two violations. Foods are served raw or undercooked to the customer’s request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. Owner is aware of the issue and is already in the process of having the menus reprinted. The handwash sinks in the bar and cooking areas do not have single use towels. Corrected.
Salads & Desserts At Smuckers, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 5: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Cold water handle at the handwash sink is broken.
Saoko Bar & Lounge, 4050 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf , Dec. 5: no violations.
Soft Pretzel Corner, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 5: three violations. Prepackaged frozen pretzel wraps are not labeled properly with the ingredient statement. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Ice chute at the soda dispenser, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Spoonful Thai Bistro, 610 Penn Ave., West Reading , Dec. 5: no violations.
Sue & Cho’s Produce, 10 S. Summit Ave. , Reading , Dec. 5: three violations. Food facility is preparing and packaging orange and grapefruit juice without a HACCP plan or any means of providing for a 5 log reduction of pathogens, or alternatively providing a consumer advisory or warning label on the juice. Juice prepared and sold on-site, a refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the cold storage area, was not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days. Corrected. Observed the condensing unit in the walk-in cooler to have buildup of dirt, dust and apparent mold and in need of cleaning. Observed the condensing unit to be draining into a bucket that is overflowing and needs to be emptied at an increased rate.
1787 Brewing Company, 43 S. Fourth St., Hamburg , Dec. 4: two 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. Two working containers in the prep area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Antonio’s Trattoria, 1636 W. Phildelphia Ave., Boyertown , Dec. 4: two violations. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerators and Bain Maries throughout the facility, 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 refrigerators and Bain Maries, is not being date marked. Food facility is reusing 5 gallon pickle bucket to store salt, which is intended to be a single-use article.
Chicken Supreme, 410 Penn Ave., West Reading , Dec. 4: no violations.
Hamburg Diner, 210 State Shl , Hamburg , Dec. 4: 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. 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.
Jukebox Cafe, 535 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown , Dec. 4: four violations. Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in-freezer, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed food facility is reusing 5 gallon pickle buckets, which is intended to be a single-use article to store flour and sugar in the storage area. Observed vents, exhaust filters, and ceiling fans with an accumulation of dirt, dust, food residue, and debris and need to be cleaned properly.
Kutztown Rod & Gun Club, 490 Gun Club Drive PO Box 67 , Kutztown , Dec. 4: no violations.
Leone’s Pizza Llc, 4225 Main St. Suite 109 , Elverson , Dec. 4: two violations. Multiple food ingredient storage containers, in the back prep area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting boards on the Bain Maries not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Logan’s Roadhouse, 65 Wilderness Trail , Hamburg , Dec. 4: six violations. Floor/grout in the dish, cookline, dry storage area is made of tile and grout and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Grout is missing in several places and needs to be repaired. The floor / wall juncture outside the walk-in cooler area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Tile is broken and needs to be repaired or replaced. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the cookline area. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the cookline area. Corrected. Ceiling tiles surround vents in the kitchen area of the food facility are observed with excessive dust build up, and in need of cleaning. Three spray bottle working containers in the dining room and bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Residence Inn By Marriott Reading, 45 Berkshire Court Wyomissing, Hamburg , Dec. 4: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. Corrected.
Sandstone Acres, 67 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton , Dec. 4: one violation. Prepackaged unpasteurized juice being used or offered for sale by the food facility. Firm is selling canned apple cider from an unapproved source. Corrected by removing from sale.
Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, 62 Ashley Way , Leesport , Dec. 4: no violations.
Schuylkill Valley High School, 929 Lake Shore Drive , Leesport , Dec. 4: one violation. The large standing fan in the dishwashing area has an accumulation of dust/dirt.
Schuylkill Valley Middle School, 114 Ontelaunee Drive , Leesport , Dec. 4: no violations.
Chili’s Grill & Bar #1853, 2703 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 3: two violations. Hood vent filters above cookline area were observed with excessive grease build up and in need of cleaning. Ceiling in the dry storage/prep area of the food facility is observed with excessive dust build up, and in need of cleaning.
Cold Stone Creamery #1288, 2747 Paper Mill Road Suite Z1, Wyomissing , Dec. 3: no violations.
Esterly’s Sandwich Shop, 479 Fleetwood Road PO Box 84, Bowers , Dec. 3: no violations.
Turkey Hill Minit Market #053, 2450 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Dec. 3: one violation. There is an accumulation of dirt and debris under the shelves in the walk-ins.
Wilson School District Senior High School, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn , Dec. 3: no violations.
Wilson School District Sh Lower House, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn , Dec. 3: no violations.
Dunkin Donuts, 800 Crossing Blvd., Elverson , Dec. 2: two violations. Roof is leaking water in back dry storage area and is in need of repair. Observed fly activity in the front service area. Firm has a pest control program in place.
Wendy’s #19128, 950 Crossing Blvd., Elverson , Dec. 2: two violations. Single use containers on the prep line not stored inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in ware washing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Barrel & Ale, 961 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown , Dec. 1: three violations. Observed the can opener in the prep area was dirty and needs a good cleaning. Observed the cookline area of the food facility is extremely dirty and in need of cleaning due to the large amount of grease build-up. Observed the women’s toilet room does not have a self-closing door.
Crumbl Cookies, 2779 Papermill Road, Wyomissing , Dec. 1: two violations. Bins holding utensils were observed with excessive debris build up. Corrected. Wall in the prep area is made of tile and is cracked / roughened / and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Honeygrow, 2715 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 1: one violation. Food contact surface of red cutting board is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Corrected.
McDonald’s #24028, 2725 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 1: two violations. Icee nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have black organic matter and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the men’s and women’s restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Redner’s Market #93, 5400 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Dec. 1: three violations. Observed 8 quarts of milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by dates (11/28 and 11/30). Corrected. The handwash sink in the produce prep room was blocked by boxes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the meat room. Corrected.
Rutter’s Store #81, 15 New Enterprise Drive, Leesport , Dec. 1: no violations.
The Salvation Army, 409 S Reading Ave., Boyertown , Dec. 1: two violations. Food employees observed in the kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed pre-packaged salad mixes, cut produce, and cheesecakes being stored on a shelf above 45 degree. Corrected onsite by putting packages back in a refrigerated cooler.
Wawa Food Market #147, 2709 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing , Dec. 1: two violations. Two items held in the hot hold case that are held by time were expired @ 9:45AM and 10:05AM but were still in the case at 10:40AM. Corrected. Observed single-service, single-use soup containers stored in electrical room area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Corrected.
West Reading Motor Club, 416 Penn Ave., West Reading , Dec. 1: three violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the dishwasher and glass washer. Can openers in the downstairs and upstairs kitchens, food contact surfaces, were observed to have dried food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The handwash sinks in the bar areas do not have single use towels. Corrected.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, 2733 Papermill Road 208, Wyomissing , Nov. 26: no violations.
Carlo’s Italian Restaurant, 1147 Penn Ave., Wyomissing , Nov. 26: two violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the pizza bain marie. First aid supplies being stored in kitchen area on the shelving used for clean equipment and are a possible source of contamination. Corrected.
CVS #05065, 8565 Allentown Pike, Blandon , Nov. 26: no violations.
Domino’s #4760, 1350 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville , Nov. 26: no violations.
Jamar Groceries LLC, 544 Noble St., Kutztown , Nov. 26: no violations.
Market At Boyer’s Junction, 122 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood , Nov. 26: two violations. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired as of 10/25/2024 and is no longer valid. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability.
Wawa Food Market #8051, 515 Lowland Road & Route 61, Hamburg , Nov. 26: no violations.
Muhlenberg Township
Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop, 3225 N. Fifth Street Highway, Dec. 7: two violations. Three-compartment sink lacking proper air gap. Gap should be twice the distance of the circumference of the drain pipes above the flood plain of the drain. Automated paper towel dispenser/sensor not functioning properly. Upon inquiry, batteries replaced multiple times and temporarily work for brief period of time; however, failed to work during visit. Paper towel roll available for drying hands.
La Eterna Primavera Ice Cream Shop, 3045 N. Fifth Street Highway, Dec. 7: two violations. Food facility has lost its certified supervisory employee over 3 months ago and has not replaced the certified employee as required. Awaiting certification for posting of certificate.
Reading Company Booster Club Inc., 2100 Georgia Road, Dec. 7: two violations. Utensils not stored with handles up to prevent contamination of food touching part of utensil.Handwashing signage missing in ladies’ room.
Rothenberger Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Dec. 6: one violation. Fan guards in walk-in refrigerator are dusty. Dunnage rack cover is soiled.
Smoketown Meats, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Dec. 6: one violation. Food dispensing utensil in bulk food bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container.
Sunnyside Pastries, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, Dec. 6: three violations. Employees’ beverages containers were observed in a food preparation area. Undercounter refrigerator requires an internal thermometer. The handwash sink was not accessible at all times for employee use due to box of supplies sitting in sink..
China House, 3215 N. Fifth Street Highway Suite 6, Nov. 30: one violation. Food observed thawing at room temperature, not submerged bunder running water, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected on inspection.
Reading Hotels LLC, 2200 Stacey Drive, Nov. 30: no violations.
Billy’s Homemade Candies, 4949 Kutztown Road, Nov. 29: no violations.
Panera Bread #6072, 4229 N. Fifth Street, Nov. 29: two violations. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraint, such as a beard covers. Sheet pan rack glides in walk-in refrigerator not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil.
Temple Family Restaurant, 4949 N. Fifth Street Highway, Nov. 29: three violations. Potatoes in the walk-in refrigerator stored open with no covering. Corrected on inspection. Cook’s bain marie food was held at > 54°F, with lid open, rather than 41°F or below as required. Non-permanent correction with placement of ice to cool; follow-up service appt to be scheduled per owner, Wire shelving for potato storage bins is not smooth, and easily cleanable.
Tlacuani Mexican Restaurant, 5005 Kutztown Road, Nov. 29: two violations. Food dispensing utensil in small bulk sugar container observed stored in the food with no handle. Corrected on inspection. Condiments (in souffle cups) was held at 45.0°F, in glass door upright reach in refrigerator area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
Reading
D Karina Deli & Grocery 375065, 341 S. 11th St., Dec. 4: four violations. Frozen Food in the deep freezer area stored open with no covering. Cooked food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165°F within two hours, for hot holding. Cooked food was held at 80°F, in the steam table area, rather than 135°F or above as required. 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.
Exodo Grocery Store 364323, 1262 Spruce St., Dec. 4: one violation. Deep fryer was not commercial UL or ANSI certified.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of Nov. 12 to Nov. 25, 2025, were added to the state’s database after Nov. 28 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Reading
Santa Rita 3, 837 Muhlenberg St., Nov. 25: no violations.
Weis Markets Inc. A5220200, 2020 N. 13th St., Nov. 12: no violations.
