5 Local Food Establishments Fined for Storing Food at Incorrect Temperatures

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 June 4 and June 17, 2025, that were filed in the state database as of June 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Berks

Bebe’s Kitchen, 101 W. First St., Birdsboro, June 17: no violations.

Bread Box Mff4, 2469 E. Main St., Douglassville, June 17: no violations.

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, 17 Clover Hill Lane, Robesonia, June 17: no violations.

Emily’s Event And Venue, 3790 Morgantown Road, Mohnton, June 17: no violations.

Joyful House, 180 Old Swede Road Suite 1, Douglassville, June 17: no violations.

Red Plate Diner, 440 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville, June 17: nine violations. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, are not being date marked. All food that will be held more than 24 hours needs to be dated. The food facility does not maintain Food Employee Certification records as required. Valid manager food safety certification is not available and posted as required. Food was held at 58 degrees F, in a refrigeration unit at the cookline, rather than 41 degrees F, or below as required. PIC was instructed to throw out the food due to not knowing how long the food was out of temperature. The cold prep refrigeration unit cannot be used until it is working with an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F or below is maintained. This is a repeat violation and needs to be repaired. Raw ground beef was observed stored on a shelf above ready-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Several food containers in the walk-in cooler area stored open with no covering. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in the dry storage area in the basement directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Two spray bottles, one in the dish area and one at the front counter area, used for storing chemicals and taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the walk-in cooler and the dry storage area if the basement and stairwell. Cardboard is a pest attractant/harborage area and should not be used as a floor covering. The handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by a gallon jug of Fabuloso and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Out of compliance.

Redner’s Quick Shoppe #28, 6719 Bernville Road, Bernville, June 17: no violations.

Refreshhh Tff3, 51 Dewald Road, Reading, June 17: no violations.

Rite Aid #0447, 1205 W. Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, June 17: one violation. Observed dead insects and an accumulation of dirt on the bottom shelf of the cold hold unit used for various beverages.

Rj Sweet Zee’s Ice Cream Mff3 (Zmg-4046), 94 Hunter Road, Oley, June 17: one violation. Observed dried food debris on some surfaces of the milkshake mixer.

Sly Fox At The Knitting Mills, 820 Knitting Mills Drive, Wyomissing, June 17: one violation. Exit door located in the basement area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not properly protect against the entry of pests.

Weis Markets #189, 2759 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, June 17: five violations. Food employee observed in bakery area wearing bracelets and watch on arms. Food employee personal belongings (jacket, backpack) observed on a table in the bakery area. Corrected. Observed a 6-pack of bottles of baby formula offered for sale beyond the use-by date of 6/1/25. Corrected. There is a build-up of frost/ice around the door of the meat walk-in freezer. Facility has a repair order for this issue. Working container (spray bottle) in the deli area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.

Berkleigh Golf Club, 14623 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, June 16: no violations.

China House, 825 Main St., Bally, June 16: three 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 and Bain Marie, is not being date marked. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Observed cardboard being used on shelves and equipment.

Domino’s 4749, 3801 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 16: three violations. Floor in the 3-compartment sink area is cracked/damaged and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floor at the mop sink is damaged, creating a gap between the mop sink and the wall. Wall in the dry storage room has been repaired, but the drywall has not been finished to make it smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable. Roof is leaking water in the back area and is in need of repair. Observed water dripping from and ponding in the light fixture near the water heater. Lights near the front handwash sink are not shielded or shatter proof.

Dyn-A-Mite Auctions, 14040 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, June 16: no violations.

Hollywood Casino Morgantown Bar 76, 6021 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, June 16: one violation. Soap was not available at the handwash sink at the back left corner. Corrected.

Hollywood Casino Morgantown Sportsbook, 6021 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, June 16: two violations. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Observed a heavy buildup of grease and old food debris under the cookline. Multiple plates observed in clean dish area, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.

Hollywood Casino Morgantown The Snack Bar, 6021 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, June 16: no violations.

Hollywood Casino Morgantown -Grab-And-Go Tony Luke’s, 6021 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, June 16: three violations. Can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed a buildup of old food residue on the nonfood contact surface of the soda dispensing machine. Corrected. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front service area. Corrected.

Jukebox Cafe, 535 S Reading Ave., Boyertown, June 16: one violation. 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 refrigerator near the cookline is not being date marked.

Pagoda Motorcycle Club Concession Bar, 1945 Pagoda Ln Birdsboro, Pa 19508, June 16: one violation. There are gaps between the wall and equipment at the mop sink and the 3-compartment sink that could allow water to accumulate between the equipment and wall.

Reading Coffee Roaster, 316 W Main St., Birdsboro, June 16: no violations.

Starbucks Coffee #78305, 4541 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 16: one violation. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the front area. Corrected.

Super Softee Mff Zce0812, 302 June Ave., Blandon, June 16: no violations.

Antietam Valley Recreation Pool, 905 Byram St., Pennside, June 13: one violation. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected.

Christman’s Meat Market, 1157 Memorial Hwy Oley, Pa 19547, June 13: one violation. 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, is not being date marked. Corrected.

Circle Back Coffee, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, June 13: three violations. Multiple foods were held at 49°F, in the Bain Marie by the grill, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Hood system has buildup of grease and is need of cleaning.

Crestwood Pool Snack Stand, 20 Hearthstone Court Po Box 4141, Reading, June 13: one violation. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected.

Eve’s Thai Kitchen, 10 S Summit Ave., Reading, June 13: one violation. 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, is not being date marked. Corrected.

Mita’s Corner, 10 Summit Ave., Reading, June 13: three violations. Multiple foods were held at 49°F, in the Bain Marie by the grill, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Hood system has buildup of grease and is need of cleaning.

Simple Delights By D.J., 10 S Summit Ave., Reading, June 13: no violations.

Stonersville Hotel, 5701 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro, June 13: no violations.

Texas Roadhouse, 2803 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, June 13: no violations.

Betty’s Wraps, 129 W Main St., Kutztown, June 12: no violations.

Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant, 278 Main St., Kutztown, June 12: six violations. The Food Facility Operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. There was no designated person in charge during this inspection. Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected. Working containers in dish area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Assorted foods were observed in a cold hold unit at the front counter held at 54°F, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Food is being rapidly chilled in walk-in cooler. Unit was not on the coldest setting. Facility turned it down and will recheck the unit in 2 hours and if temperature is below 40 degrees they can move food back to unit. If not service must be called. 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 walk-in cooler, are not being date marked. Out of compliance.

Kempton Community Center, Kempton Fair Stands, Kempton, June 12: one violation. Food facility is using an approved non-public water system, but does not have current laboratory testing results for water potability. Out of compliance.

Uncle Paul’s Pretzels Mff3 Pa Xgw7516, 94 Pine Road, Hamburg, June 12: no violations.

Uncle Paul’s Pretzels Mff3 Pa Zjs3226, 94 Pine Road, Hamburg, June 12: no violations.

Uncle Paul’s Pretzels Mff3 Pa Zpj9849, 94 Pine Road, Hamburg, June 12: no violations.

Bar B Q Pit, 4741 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, June 11: five violations. Two fryer baskets were observed with broken wires and two spatulas were observed pitted and torn, these food contact surfaces were not smooth and easily cleanable. Repair or replace fryer baskets. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in all of the refrigerated units, is not being date marked. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired as of 2/15/2025 and is no longer valid. Certification needs to be completed. Can opener blade, was observed to have encrusted food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Food facility is reusing souffle cups as utensils in spice containers to scoop out spices, these are intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Corrected.

D & E Concessions (Funnel Cake), Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, June 11: no violations.

Dice’s Ice Mff3, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, June 11: no violations.

Giant Food #6289, 2104 Van Reed Road, West Lawn, June 11: no violations.

Kempton Fire Company Inc., 2461 Route 143, Kempton, June 11: no violations.

Rita’s Italian Ice #156, 3104 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 11: no violations.

Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar, 1615 Duke St., Reading, June 11: no violations.

Tropical Latin Cuisine, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, June 11: one violation. Food facility has an employee that has taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program.

Veggie Sisters The, Leesport Market, Leesport, June 11: no violations.

7-Eleven Store 40241h, 1547 Lancaster Ave., Reading, June 10: one violation. Milk for coffee was held at 46°F, in the coffee area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.

Action Impact-Strawberries & Ice Cream, Morgantown Carnival, Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

American Legion Post #537, 4499 N Twin Valley Road, Morgantown, June 10: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Chef David’s Pizza & More, 500 Penn Ave., West Reading, June 10: two violations. Employee restroom does not have a self-closing door. A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility for disposal of dirty mop water.

Dunkin Donuts, 2241 Lancaster Pike S, Shillington, June 10: no violations.

Girl Scout Troop 1727, Morgantown Carnival, Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

Honey Lane Winery, Morgantown Carnival, Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

Joanna Food Wagon Mff4, 1102 Elverson Road, Morgantown, June 10: one violation. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink to remind food employees to wash their hands.

Kog Hill Winery, Morgantown Carnival, Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

Nuses Deli, Morgantown Carnival, Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

Panera Bread #1684, 4395 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 10: 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. Facility is correcting this immediately by using the 3-compartment sink for sanitizing until the dishwasher is functioning properly. Manager will contact the service company. Observed an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor under equipment and at the floor/wall juncture in both the front and back kitchen areas.

Pizza Hut #037139, 4207 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, June 10: no violations.

Restaurant Blackbird, 619 Penn Ave., West Reading, June 10: no violations.

Shady Mountain Market, 219 Dryville Road, Fleetwood, June 10: three violations. Three half gallons of chocolate milk, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the reach in cooler on the sales floor was beyond the sell by date and requires discarding. Corrected. Food facility is reusing a plastic food container with paper label as a utensil, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Corrected removed from ice bin. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Sheetz #247, 14350 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, June 10: no violations.

Sheetz #345, 3830 Main St., Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

Sly Fox Brewing, Morgantown Carnival, Morgantown, June 10: no violations.

Snowfox Sushi-Weis #184, 61 Kings Plaza, Oley, June 10: no violations.

Taco Fest, 650 Crossing Blvd., Elverson, June 10: 11 violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the Bain Marie by the grill. he Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and front refrigerator by the serving line, are not being date marked. Multiple foods were held at 42.6°F, in the cold hold unit on the service line area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Spice blend, in the back dry storage area, is not labeled with the common name of the food. Corrected. Can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Multiple foods, a refrigerated, ready to eat time temperature control for safety food in the walk-in cooler area, were date-marked by the facility, but were beyond the 7 day use or sell by date and requires discarding. Working containers in the drive through area, used for storing cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Observed eight deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. 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). Out

Washington Grille & Pub, 1063 Route 100, Bechtelsville, June 10: no violations.

Burger King #7166, 1197 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, June 9: no violations.

Candy’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1085 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, June 9: no violations.

Dollar General Store #25686, 2204 Main St., Mohrsville, June 9: no violations.

Homewood Suites By Hilton, 2801 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, June 9: no violations.

Kramer Patel Kwik Stop Llc, 5652 Old Route 22, Shartlesville, June 9: two violations. Wall behind slicer was observed to have dried food, and in need of cleaning. Corrected. Observed case of cups stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.

Oola Bowls Wyomissing, 1143 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, June 9: two violations. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands. Owner will get them posted today. Single-use tableware (purple spoons) not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7552, 2723 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, June 9: four violations. Observed loose dust/dirt on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen and storage areas. Observed an accumulation of water/black slime on the floor and on a drain line behind the bar below the beer taps at the server area. There is a build-up of dirt and debris on the floor in the side room and some areas of the kitchen. Some floor tiles are damaged, and grout is deteriorated in several areas of the bar and kitchen. This allows water and/or food debris to accumulate in these areas. Food employee personal belongings (food items and backpacks) observed in kitchen areas, although designated areas are provided. Corrected.

Whitmoyer Concessions & Catering Mff3 Xdl4832, 1085 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, June 9: no violations.

Becca’s Gourmet Coffee & Donuts, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, June 6: two violations. Observed some food containers stored directly on the floor in the back area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.

Cloud Nine Cafe, 84 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, June 6: three violations. Observed a build-up of dirt and old food debris in the following areas: floor under some of the equipment in the kitchen area, the wall near the prep sink, and the wall near the food processor. Prepackaged food items in the display case are not labeled properly with the full ingredient statement. The slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. The interior of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is scheduled to be cleaned next week.

Stoltzfus Luncheonette, 845 B Woodland Road, Wyomissing, June 6: two violations. Prepackaged sandwiches in the display case are not labeled properly with the full ingredient statement. Customer self-service single-use tableware is not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #126, 4 S. Center Road PO Box 536, Leesport, June 6: one violation. Observed 4 gallons of whole white milk and 19 pints of 1% chocolate milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by dates of 6/2/25 and 6/5/2025 respectively. Milk was removed from the shelves immediately.

Turkey Hill Minit Market #126, 4 S. Center Road PO Box 536, Leesport, June 6: one violation. Observed 4 gallons of whole white milk and 19 pints of 1% chocolate milk offered for sale beyond the sell-by dates of 6/2/25 and 6/5/2025 respectively. Milk was removed from the shelves immediately.

West Reading Motor Club, 416 Penn Ave., West Reading, June 6: five violations. An open employee’s beverage container was observed on a counter in the first-floor kitchen food preparation area. Corrected. Large back door located in the first-floor kitchen area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of pests. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the cooking area. Corrected. Food employee personal belongings (purse) observed in on a shelf in the first-floor kitchen area, although lockers are provided. Corrected. Paper towel dispensers empty at the handwash sinks in the bar areas. Corrected.

Georgian & Greek Bakery, 105 Evans Ave., Wyomissing, June 5: no violations.

Ken Grill Pool Snack Bar, 730 High Blvd. Po Box 113, Reading, June 5: five violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in food refrigerator. Multiple foods were held at 46°F, in the food refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The handwash sink does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air-drying device. Observed apparent rodent droppings under the dry storage shelf in the front corner. Facility has a pest control service. Corrected.

Lally’s Cakes & Sweets, 10 S Summit Ave., Reading, June 5: one violation. Multiple foods were held at 45°F, in the larger refrigerator, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected.

Lancaster Custom Meats Llc, 10 S Summit Ave., Reading, June 5: no violations.

Ledgerock Golf Club Club House, 1 Greenbriar Drive, Mohnton, June 5: three violations. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the cookline Bain Maire not resurfaced or discarded as required. Cheese was held at 45°F, in the Bain Maire on the cookline, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Observed a buildup of apparent mold on the fan grate and rubber drapes on the outside walk-in cooler. Observed a buildup of apparent mold on the nonfood contact surface of the ice machine

Rhythmic Provisions Mff3 (Xrm-3554), 103 Bull Road, Oley, June 5: no violations.

San’s Sushi Poke Ramen, 1912 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, June 5: no violations.

Gramia’s Restaurant, 924 W Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, June 4: two violations. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerator in the cookline area, 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 refrigerator and the Bain Marie in the cookline area, is not being date marked. Observed a large build-up of grease on the walls and floor of the grill area.

Muhlenberg Township

None filed.

Reading

30 Restaurant, 956 Chestnut St., June 17: six violations. Cooked food was held at 113 °F, in the steam table area, rather than 140°F or above as required. 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. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. No paper towels in the bathroom. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the * area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the * area.

L & P Smoke Shop, 1849 Perkiomen Ave., June 17: no violations.

Spot 787 Hotdog LLC, 201 Franklin St., June 12: no violations.

Reverb 366526, 1330 N. Ninth St., June 9: no violations.

UPDATES

The following reports for the period of May 21 to June 3, 2025, were added to the state’s database after June 5 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.

Berks

Casa Cortes Mexican Grill, 360 E. Wyomissing Ave. Suite D, Mohnton, June 3: two violations. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed the handwash sink in the women’s bathroom leaking at the handle and base of the faucet. The handwash sink in the kitchen area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air-drying device.

China V, 3 Park Lane, Douglassville, June 3: three violations. 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). 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 and refrigerators, is not being date marked. Food dispensing utensil in bulk ingredient bins observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected.

CVS Pharmacy #7838, 1149 W. Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, June 3: two violations. Severely dented/distressed baby formula items observed in baby care aisle are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. Observed three containers of liquid baby formula offered for sale beyond the use-by date of 6/1/25. Corrected. Observed trash not in bags around the dumpster.

Joyful House, 180 Old Swede Road Suite 1, Douglassville, June 3: 12 violations. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed the back hand wash sink not working. Faucet appears to be clogged. Multiple foods are held at 45°F, in the large Bain Marie on the cook line, rather than 41°F or below as required. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed an excessive amount of old food debris on the floor and trash in the back prep area. Observed a buildup of apparent mold and dust on the fac grates of the condenser unit in the walk-in cooler. Back door located in the kitchen area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. 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. Multiple foods in the walk-in cooler stored open with no covering. Corrected. Observed facility using items intended for single use as dispensing utensils for bulk ingredients. Observed multiple foods stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Food Facility Person in Charge not able to produce records showing that raw or partially cooked ready to eat fish has been frozen by the facility or approved supplier as required, before use or sale. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required. Out of compliance.

Washington Grille & Pub, 1063 Route 100, Bechtelsville, June 3: 15 violations. Observed ice being stored uncovered in what appears to be an elevator shaft to the basement. This brings the ice in large metal containers to the kitchen area. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. 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 refrigerator and Bain Maries, is not being date marked. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerators and Bain Maries, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Food employees observed in the cookline area, not wearing proper beard covers. Meatball was held at 108 °F, in the Hot hold area, rather than 135°F or above as required. All hot hold items were heated to proper tempurature, and put back in the hot hold. Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaged fish being thawed and not taken out of package. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required throughout the kitchen area. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Food contact surface of prep table (table is observed covered with a disposable plastic table cover) is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Observed an employee’s cell phone being stored on the Bain Marie cutting board, which is a food contact surface near the cookline area. Exit door located in the kitchen area going to the outside deck of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Observed window, near the cookline area, is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Men’s toilet room does not have a self-closing door. he handwash sink in the ware washing area was blocked by dishes and storage container and not accessible at all times for employee use. No sign or poster posted in the women’s bathroom to remind food employees to wash their hands before returning to work. Observed a large amount grease build-up on the grill, fryers, floor, and wall of the cookline area. Out of compliance.

Wawa #0282, 10 Maplewood Drive, Douglassville, June 3: three violations. Observed a buildup of old food residue on the nonfood contact surfaces of the cappuccino machine. Observed a buildup of trash and spilled beverages under the shelving units in the walk-in freezer. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the walk-in freezer by the condenser unit.

Burts Farms, 1110 Route 100, Bechtelsville, May 30: no violations.

Grumpy Grouper & Callow Hill Farm Store, 5764 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, May 30: two violations. A water tank in the plumbing system is leaking. Plumber is on-site working to repair it. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. An employee is scheduled to take the test.

Taqueria El Patron Mff4 Xnr8429, 600 Pa-100, Bechtelsville, May 30: no violations.

Muhlenberg Township

Panda Express #3443, 4220 N. Fifth Street Highway, May 22, no violations.

© 2025 the Reading Eagle (Reading, Pa.). Visit . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.