The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
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Crave Cafe, 4600 Penn Ave. Unit B, Sinking Spring, March 7. Pass. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler were observed with black organic build up and in need of cleaning.
Dollar General Store #24213, 490 Old Route 22, Lenhartsville, March 7. Pass. No violations.
Legacy Cigar Lounge, 525 Penn Ave. West Reading, March 7. Pass. The deflector in the ice machine and one of the soda guns at the bar, food contact surfaces, were observed to have residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Rosa’s Family Restaurant, 7156 Bernville Rd. Bernville, March 7. Pass. Assorted food items were held at 49 degrees F, in the cold hold unit at the cookline area, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Service has been called, and ice will be added to keep foods at the correct temperature.
Sheetz #289, 4661 Penn Ave. Reading, March 7. Pass. Fryer basket observed with a broken wire. Corrected. Drain below soda machine was observed with excessive slime build up. Corrected.
Sinking Spring Veterans, 550 Columbia Ave. Sinking Spring, March 7. Pass. Floor below the fryer was observed with excessive grease build up and in need of cleaning.
Smucker Farm Fresh Poultry, 845 Woodland Rd. Wyomissing, Opening, March 7. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. New food facility does not yet employ a certified food manager.
Trish’s Specialty Cheese Cakes, 20 N. 6th Ave. West Reading, Complaint, March 7. Pass. No violations.
Wyomissing Hills Elementary Cntr, 110 Woodland Rd. Wyomissing, March 7. Pass. Food employee observed in serving area, not wearing proper hair restraint. Corrected. Working container (spray bottle) in the serving area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Arbys #7714, 809 S. 4th St. Hamburg, March 6. Pass. No violations.
Bally Family Diner, 1605 Pa-100, Barto, March 6. Pass. Food in the refrigerators and walk-in-coolers is being stored open with no covering. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the refrigerators and walk-in-coolers, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Observed a large build-up of old grease on the walls, floor, and on the fryers.
Isaacs Restaurant and Deli, 94 Commerce Dr. Wyomissing, Follow-up, March 6. Pass. No violations.
Leesport Diner, 5407 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, March 6. Pass. An open employee’s beverage container was observed on the ice machine in the kitchen. Corrected. Food was held at 50 degrees F, in the refrigeration unit under the grill, rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrected immediately and owner called for service for this unit. Observed an accumulation of loose dust/dirt on some of the ceiling tiles above the cooking line. There is an accumulation of dirt and old food debris along the edges of the floor under the equipment in the food preparation area of the kitchen.
Moose Lodge #0523, 12 S. 3rd St. Hamburg, March 6. Pass. No violations.
Special Occasions by Panevino, 600 E. Penn Ave. Unit 1, Wernersville, March 6. Pass. No violations.
Takkii Ramen, 36 N. 6th Ave. Rear West Reading, Complaint, March 6. Pass. No violations.
China III, 319 N. Furnace St. Birdsboro, March 5. Pass. Observed a build-up of grease and old food debris on the floor near the fryers and on the side of the adjacent refrigerator.
China Moon Restaurant, 4888 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, March 5. Pass. 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. Shelving was observed lined with cardboard boxes. This surface is not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard needs to be removed.
Countryside Fries and More, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport, Change of Owner, March 5. Pass. 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. Working container (spray bottle) at front counter, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Dunkin Donuts, 3818 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, March 5. Pass. The quat concentration in the sanitizer bucket in the prep area was observed at 0 ppm. Monitor sanitizer to ensure it is at proper concentration. Corrected. Floor in the dry storage/back door area is made of tile and is cracked/roughened and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface. This needs to be repaired.
Grill Volunteer Fire Co. #1, 739 Mountain View Rd. Reading, March 5. Pass. Nozzle of soda dispenser, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – the handwash sink at the bar appears to have a clog. Water builds up in sink and drains slowly.
Laureldale Athletic Association, 1610 Nolan St. Reading, March 5. Pass. No violations.
Mangia! Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 322 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, March 5. Pass. 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 Maries, are not being date marked. Pre-cooked pasta, sliced cheeses, sauce held for more than 24 hours not date marked. Corrected.
Redner’s Warehouse Market #42, 4870 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, March 5. Pass. 12 cans of Enfamil A.R.added rice baby formula was observed on the retail sales floor and had expired 3/1/2025.Corrected, these were pulled off the shelf. Severely dented, distressed assorted canned items observed in clearance area and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. Fan guards in the meat cooler were observed with dust build-up and in need of cleaning. The handwash sink in the bakery area was blocked by cart and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Rite Aid #7861, 3145 Main St. Morgantown, March 5. Pass. No violations.
Twin Valley High School, 4851 N. Twin Valley Rd. Elverson, March 5. Pass. Severely dented canned item observed in and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. Observed the nonfood contact portions of the self-serve ice dispenser for coffee to have buildup of residue. Corrected.
Twin Valley Middle School, 770 Clymer Hill Rd. Elverson, March 5. Pass. Observed the fan guards of the condensing unit and the surrounding surfaces to have an accumulation of dust and dirt. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed leaking at the drain at the base of the handwashing sink in the front service area.
Austin`s Restaurant, 1101 Snyder Rd. West Lawn, March 4. Pass. Raw beef was observed stored above raw seafood in the walk-in cooler. Food dispensing utensil in several containers of spices observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected. Food contact surface of two fryer baskets were observed with broken wires. Interior of ice bin in the expo area was observed to have black organic residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Coving tile in prep area is observed missing and needs to be repaired. Wall in the dry storage area with the soda tower, has a hole, or is broken and in need of repair. Drain in the bar area is observed with excessive slime build up and is in need of cleaning.
Brandywine Heights High School, 103 Old Topton Rd. Mertztown, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Charlotte Street Coffee Company, 30 N. Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Chipotle Mexican Grill #1546, 2733 Paper Mill Rd. Wyomissing, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Crooked Hen, 2233 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Dunkin Donuts #345126, 5401 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, March 4. Pass. Caulk around the edge of the mop sink is deteriorating, leaving a gap between the sink and the wall. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front area. Corrected.
Mane Brew, mobile food facility Type 3, 1936 Chestnut Hill Rd. Mohnton, Opening, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Mod Pizza, 2715 N Meridian Blvd. Reading, March 4. Pass. Working container (spray bottle) in the back area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
New China King Restaurant, 168 W. Main St. Kutztown, March 4. Fail. Cigarettes butts observed in the grease tray area on the cooking line, during the inspection. Observed food unprotected in bulk storage containers, which is subject to potential contamination. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (chicken, eggrolls) prepared in the food facility, located in the reach-in refrigeration unit, is not being date marked. Food facility does not have a three-compartment sink for manual warewashing. Two-compartment sink observed for warewashing. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed exhaust hood and equipment on the cooking line encrusted with grease and soil accumulation. Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Dishes/utensils observed in the designated handwash sink in the prep area, indicating uses other than handwashing. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Person in charge replenished paper towels during inspection.
Rita’s Italian Ice Of Morgantown, 3080 W. Main St. Morgantown, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Rosie’s Kitchen, 100 Gun Club Rd. Mohnton, Opening, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Shepherd’s Touch Farm, 233 Gunhart Rd. Mohnton, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Spectators Bar & Grille, 45 Old Route 22, Kutztown, March 4. Pass. Food dispensing utensil in bar area ice bin observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food. Marinara sauce temperature measured at 120 degrees F in the hot-holding unit. Minimum temperature of 135 degrees F is required for hot holding. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Walmart Supercenter #3501, 100 Crossings Blvd. Elverson, March 4. Pass. Five severely dented canned items observed in the canned food aisles are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. Observed one can of infant formula to be severely dented and the seal to be broken. Corrected. Observed an accumulation of dirt/dust and apparent mold on the condenser fan and walls of the outer meat cooler. Corrected.
Wawa Food Market #286, 3337 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, March 4. Pass. Back of oven not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of debris.
Works at Wyomissing & Building 24 & Slick’s Cafe, 1109 Bern Rd. Wyomissing, Complaint, March 4. Pass. No violations.
Alebrije Mexican Restaurant, 2224 State Hill Rd. Wyomissing, March 3. Pass. Open employee beverage container was observed in kitchen food preparation area. Corrected. Working container (spray bottle) in the bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
La Cocina Mexicana II, 107 W. Main St. Kutztown, March 3. Pass. No violations.
Nino’s Pizza & Pasta, 840 Park Rd. Wyomissing, March 3. Pass. The can opener, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected.
Wendy’s #19306, 2717 Meridian Blvd. Wyomissing, Complaint, March 3. Pass. No violations.
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