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.
Below are the results of inspections conducted between March 26 and April 8, 2025, that were filed in the state database as of April 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Berks
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, 3582 Penn Ave., Reading, April 8: three violations. Food contact surface of the bulk ice bin transfer bucket is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.
Big Bertha’s Grill, 499 Mountain Home Road, Sinking Spring, April 8: three violations. Observed cases of food packaging stored directly on the floor in the front counter area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer chlorine test strips or test kit to determine appropriate chlorine sanitizer concentration. Floor below and behind the grill and fryers was observed with excessive grease and debris build up and in need of cleaning.
City Girl Juice, 4606 Penn Ave., Reading, April 8: no violations.
GNA Ristorante Pizzeria, 421 Penn Ave., West Reading, April 8: three violations. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the 2-door bain marie unit at the cooking line. Corrected. Wall/ceiling in the dishwashing area has peeling paint. This area is scheduled for repair. Working containers of cleaner were stored on the same shelf with food equipment in the back food preparation area. Corrected.
J R’s Pizzeria, 24 Village Center Drive, Reading, April 8: three violations. Observed the bulk flour bin to be crack near the top and in need of replacement. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Maire not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed cooking equipment/bottom of hood vent grill area, with encrusted grease and soil accumulation.
Louies Kitchen and Bar, 12 Village Center Drive, Reading, April 8: five violations. Multiple foods were held at 100°F, in the hot hold area by the ice machine, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected. Hood system observed to have a heavy buildup of grease and is in need of cleaning. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the first Bain Marie on the cook line not resurfaced or discarded as required. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Floors and walls observed with a heavy buildup of old food residue. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed connection leaking at the faucet by the ware washing machine.
Michelangelo’s Pizzeria, 500 Penn Ave., West Reading, April 8: three violations. A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility. The mop sink has been removed from the closet in the restroom. Owner has not yet installed a mop sink. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed water leaking at the cold water handle for the handwash sink in the kitchen. Some light bulbs are not shielded or shatterproof in the back food preparation area.
Penske North, 2675 Morgantown Road, Reading, April 8: two violations. Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed an apparent slime build up on the nonfood contact surface of the ice machine.
Penske South, 2675 Morgantown Road, Reading, April 8: two violations. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Observed an apparent slime buildup on the nonfood contact surface of the interior of the ice machine.
Railroad House The, 152 Woodrow Ave., Sinking Spring, April 8: three violations. Pulled beef was held at 121 °F, in the hot hold unit at the cookline area, rather than 135°F or above as required. Corrected. Fryer basket observed with broken wires and needs to be repaired or replaced. Floor below fryers was observed with excessive debris and grease build up and in need of cleaning.
Timber Lane Handcrafted, 1540 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton, April 8: no violations.
Wilson School District Green Valley Elementar, 207 Green Valley Road, Sinking Spring, April 8: no violations.
Wilson School District West Middle School, 450 Faust Road, Sinking Spring, April 8: no violations.
La Costenita De Guerrero @ Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, April 6: two violations. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Temporary hand wash station was not set up. Corrected.
Romanos Italian and Mexican Food @ Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, April 6: one violation. Temporary hand wash station was not set up. Corrected.
Shucos Juanita’s @ Willow Glenn, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, April 6: two violations. Cooked chicken was held at 55 °F, in the serving area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected, put on ice. The handwash sink located in the cook area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Generator needs to be repaired, or a temporary cooler filled with hot water and spigot needs to be available. Corrected.
Willow Glenn Park/Konopelski Katering, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring, April 6: one violation. Observed cases of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, April 4: no violations.
Fleetwood Area Sd High School, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, April 4: no violations.
Fry Daddy’s, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, April 4: no violations.
Gehris Meats, 508 N Main St., Topton, April 4: no violations.
Italian Delite Mobile Mff3 (Xrh-3079), 113 E. Main St., Birdsboro, April 4: no violations.
Jen & Jessie’s Creamery, 798 Memorial Highway, Oley, April 4: no violations.
Jim Neidermyer Poultry & Deli, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, April 4: no violations.
Kirbyville Farm Market, 14030 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, April 4: no violations.
Letterman’s Diner, 242 W. Main St., Kutztown, April 4: no violations.
Malizzi Cakes & Pastries Mobile Unit Mff2 (Xpw-6057), 1203 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, April 4: no violations.
Oley Valley School District (high school), 17 Jefferson St., Oley, April 4: two violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink (quaternary ammonia sanitizer). Wall in the corner of the dish room has a significant amount of peeling paint and is in need of repair.
River Rock Academy @ Amity Primary Center, 2144 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, April 4: one violation. Observed the nonfood contact surfaces of the hot hold unit to have a build of old food residue and apparent slime in the area that holds the hot water.
Sajal Hot Chicken And Jyro, 164 N. Main St., Kutztown, April 4: two violations. All foods, that are refrigerated ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food, in the refrigerators, are not compliant with datemarking by being labeled with a discard or use by date of no more than 7 days, and requires discarding. No paper towel dispenser or paper towel observed at sink on cookline area. Corrected, paper towel put at sink. Dispenser needs to be installed.
Smoothie Q, 955 Benjamin Franklin W Highway, Douglassville, April 4: no violations.
Horning’s Market Of Bethel, 8316 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, April 3: four violations. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in sales floor area and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected, removed from shelves. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Several knives hung on the knife magnetic holder in the deli were observed with food debris. Please lean knife prior to hanging on knife holder. Nonfood contact surface of vegetable shelving air grates were observed with black organic matter and in need of cleaning.
Nicky’s & Son Pizzeria, 228 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, April 3: no violations.
Pollo’s Don Juan 2, 1665 State Hill Road Unit 980, Reading, April 3: four violations. Raw eggs are stored above canned soda and vegetables in the 2-door refrigerator. Corrected. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Hood filters have an accumulation of grease/dirt. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public
Reppert’s Candy, 2708 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, April 3: no violations.
Rise-N-Shine Cafe, 241 Godfrey St., Bethel, April 3: two violations.
Tipsy Times, 2295 E. Main St., Douglassville, April 3: no violations.
Trainer’s Midway Diner, Route 78 Exit 16 & Midway Road, Bethel, April 3: four violations. Assorted food, in the basement freezer area, is a packaged food stored or displayed in direct contact with ice due to broken gasket allowing for ice damning near door. Interior kick plate of the ice machine is observed with black organic matter and is in need of cleaning. 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. Manager is scheduled for a course in August. Floor in basement was observed with pooling water. Please clean up water and push to drain to prevent pooling of water.
Arbys #7143, 2741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, April 2: one violation. Wall at the mop sink is damaged and is in need of repair.
Conrad Weiser School District East Elementary, 200 Lincoln Drive, Wernersville, April 2: no violations.
Conrad Weiser School District High School, 44 Big Spring Road, Robesonia, April 2: no violations.
Heidelberg Country Club, PO Box 309 B, ernville, April 2: two violations. Floors in upstairs kitchen at cookline and prep area were observed with excessive debris and in need of cleaning. Hood vent filters were observed with excessive grease build up and in need of cleaning.
Kilts’ Kitchen, 71 W. Penn St., Lenhartsville, April 2: no violations.
Shoemakersville Fire Company # 1, 300 Church Ave., Shoemakersville, April 2: no violations.
Spoonful Thai Bistro, 615 Penn Ave., West Reading, April 2: four violations. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. There is a build-up of frost on the condenser unit in the 2-door refrigerator. Plastic forks are not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front area. Corrected.
Giant Food #6050, 2641 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, April 1: one violation. Observed food and debris along walk-in cooler floors.
Hissho Sushi @ Giant #6050, 2641 Shillington Road, Reading, April 1: two violations. -Food Employee observed changing tasks that may have contaminated hands without a proper handwash in-between. Manual warewashing equipment (3-bay sink) area observed with build-up of residue and not being cleaned frequently.
Little Italia Pizzeria, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, April 1: two violations. The blue ice bucket is cracked and is not in good repair. Observed dirt/debris on the floor around the mixer, ice machine, and under the 3-compartment sink.
Mission Bbq Wyomissing, 1775 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, April 1: two violations. The floor surface of the mop sink is damaged and is no longer a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Working containers (spray bottles) of cleaner / sanitizer were stored above and on the same shelf with single service articles in the front counter area. Corrected.
Ray’s #1 Pizza, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, April 1: one violation. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, 2733 Papermill Road 208, Wyomissing, March 31: three violations. Scoops and cups at the bar are being stored in dirty containers. Corrected. Observed a build-up of dried debris on the floor behind the large mixer in the back area. Hot water pressure is poor at the handwash sink behind the bar.
Conrad Weiser School District Middle School, 347 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, March 31: no violations.
Deluxe Restaurant, 2295 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, March 31: three violations. Multiple foods were held at 50°F, in the refrigerator used for butter and dressings and in the beverage refrigerator used by servers by the salad, rather than 41°F or below as required. Corrected. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Facility using wood cutting board at the Bain Marie on the cookline that is deeply scored and needs to be replaced. Hand wash station on the cook line needs guards on the side to prevent contamination of food.
Governor Mifflin School District Middle School, 130 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, March 31: no violations.
Governor Mifflin School District Senior High, 101 S. Waverly St., Shillington, March 31: no violations.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, 2733 Papermill Road Suite X10, Wyomissing, March 31: three violations..Observed an accumulation of dirt and old food debris on the floor under shelving units in the walk-in cooler. The handwash sink in the back area was blocked by a large plastic bin and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected. Door to the outside, located in the back area of the food facility, is not screened and is being propped open. Corrected.
Mamas Pizza, 2661 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring, March 31: no violations.
Masa Hibachi & Sushi, 2733 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, March 31: three violations. Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor under the fryers and on the shelf above the grill. The handwash sinks in the bar and sushi bar areas were providing alternating warm/cold water during this inspection. The handwash sinks in other areas were providing constant hot water. Owner called the plumber during this inspection. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect activity in the back area. Facility is continuing with their pest control program.
Pizza Como, 501 State St., Hamburg, March 31: 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. Sanitizer container was empty, and employee changed it out. Corrected. Three spray bottles in front counter/ dish area, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Rita’s Of Hamburg, 400 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, March 31: no violations
Sheetz #603, 8555 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, March 31: two violations. Drain below milkshake For Real machine and soda machine observed with excessive debris and slime build up and in need of cleaning. Corrected. Mops are not being hung to air dry. Corrected.
Wawa Food Market #8010, 2005 Museum Road, Wyomissing, March 31: no violations.
Weiser Decisions, 404 S Church St., Robesonia, March 31: no violations.
Wendy’s # 19305, 4820 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, March 31: five violations. Food items observed being held above 41°F in the prep line cold-holding unit. See temperature recording chart below. Accumulation of grease and residue observed on hood filters and cooking equipment on the cooking line. Food facility does not have available QAC sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. The following food contact surfaces observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch: -frozen dessert machine -soda dispensing machine Accumulation of grease and residue observed on floors, behind and under equipment on the cooking line.
Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, 24 Roadside Drive, Shartlesville, March 28: five violations. The handwash sink located in the prep area does not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F. Walls in the ware washing machine area has plastic hanging up and is not an easily cleanable material. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the prep area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area.
Exeter Sunoco Food Mart, 3153 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, March 28: one violation. There is an accumulation of dirt/debris on the floor in the unused walk-in freezer.
Exeter Twp. School District Owatin Creek Elementary, 5000 Boyertown Pike, Reading, March 28: no violations.
Exeter Twp. School District Jacksonwald Elementary, 100 Church Lane Road, Reading, March 28: no violations.
Hamburg Area Middle School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg, March 28: no violations.
Russo Foods And Market, 1150 Bern Road, Wyomissing, March 28: no violations.
Toad Creek Bar & Restaurant, 5 S. Home Ave., Topton, March 28: no violations.
Blue Spruce Roadside Market, 4401 Conrad Weiser Parkway, Womelsdorf, March 27: no violations.
Conrad Weiser School District West Elementary, 102 S. Third St., Womelsdorf, March 27: no violations.
Fleetwood Area School District Willow Creek Elementary, 605 Crisscross Road, Fleetwood, March 27: no violations.
Navas La Terraza, 1600 Elizabeth Ave., Reading, March 27: no violations.
Nutrition Works, 543 Franklin St., Womelsdorf, March 27: no violations.
On The Bun, 360g E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, March 27: three violations. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed leaking at the base of the faucet in the restroom. Bottom half of wall in the ware washing area, is made of bare dry wall, and is not durable, smooth, non-porous, non-absorbent. The floor / wall juncture in the ware washing area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch.
Royal Farms #402, 1340 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, March 27: three violations. Observed soda machine nozzles, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Observed the shelving and floors to have a buildup of old food residue. Observed single use items stored on the prep table not inverted. Corrected.
Sprecher’s Meats, 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn, March 27: no violations.
That Burger Place, 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading, March 27: three violations. Raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator by the grill. Corrected. Observed the hood system to have a buildup of grease and the spray wand on the 3-bay sink to have a buildup of old food residue. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed leaking at the wand and the hot water valve of the 3-bay sink.
B’s Hamburg Sweet Treats, 234 State St., Hamburg, March 26: no violations.
B’s Hamburg Sweet Treats, 234 State St., Hamburg, March 26: no violations.
Backwoods Brothers Authentic Texas Cuisine, 272 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, March 26: three violations. Hamburger 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. Can opener blade, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected. Observed shelving equipment and floor, in the walk-in cooler area, with an accumulation of food residue, and debris on non-food contact surfaces.
Evergreen Club, 415 Hartz Road PO Box 332, Fleetwood, March 26: one violation. Food facility is reusing paper souffle cups as utensil, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article.
Fiore’s Chill-N-Grill Cafe, 833 Park Road, Blandon, March 26: one violation. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Certificate expired 2/11/2025.
Fleetwood Pizza, 34 W. Main St., Fleetwood, March 26: three violations. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (deli meat), located in the walk-in cooler, 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. Food contact surfaces, dough mixer and slicer, observed to have food residue and not clean to sight and touch.
Lou Ees Pizza, 500 Hawk Ridge Drive Suite 6, Hamburg, March 26: no violations.
Muhlenberg Township
El Rinconcito Cibaeno, 2605 Kutztown Road, March 31: no violations.
Legends Inc., 2545 N. Fifth St., March 30: no violations.
Best Taco Mexican Food, 423 Water St., March 29: no violations.
Dunkin’, 5334 Allentown Pike, March 29: no violations.
Johnny & Hons, 2546 Kutztown Road, March 29: one violation. Observed dusty ceiling vent above food prep table.
K & L Dairy, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 29: one violation. Observed wet wiping cloths in prep area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected on inspection.
Penn Dutch Poultry, 2934 N. Fifth Street Highway, March 29: no violations.
Spenny’s, 2931 Centre Ave., March 29: no violations.
McDonald’s of Temple, 5372 Allentown Pike, March 28: no violations.
Reading
Reading High School Cafeteria, 801 N. 13th St., April 8: no violations.
Glenside Magnet School, 501 Lackawanna St., April 4: one violation. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Jack’s Pub, 1500 N. 10th St., March 27: no violations.
Max Butcher Shop #395669, 835-3 Hiester Lane, March 27: three violations. Cross contamination of meats. Employee observed preparing meat without wearing gloves. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing.
Spartaco Society 20404070, 407 Chestnut St., March 27: no violations.
Sweet Street Cafe 38807220, 722 Hiester Lane, March 27: one violation. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cooler, is not being date marked.
Travelers Pub 23217010, 1701 Cotton St., March 27: one violation. Thermometer in cooler behind bar was not available.
Velador LLC Sport Bar & Pizza, 549 N. 10th St., March 27: 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. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the cooler, is not being date marked. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. The handwash sink in the food prep area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed * food in the sink.
Wawa #153 A4419460, 1900 N. 11th St., March 27: no violations.
Wongs Kitchen Llc #395725, 835-5 Hiester Lane, March 27: two violations. 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. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in cooler equipment.
Quisqueya Grocery, 130 W. Windsor St., March 26: one violation. Outdated milk for sale in the cooler.
UPDATES
The following reports for the period of March 12 to March 25, 2025, were added to the state’s database after March 27 and did not appear in the previous Berks food safety report.
Berks
Keystone Steam Fire Engine Co #1, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown, March 20, two violations. Observed a large build-up of grease in the fryer area on the walls and floor of the cookline area. Food facility does not have the correct sanitizer test strips determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Facility is using chlorine test strips and need QAC test strips.
Muhlenberg Township
Go Fish – 2934, N. Fifth St., March 22: four violations. Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Food packaged on the premises is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. Food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink, indicating uses other than handwashing. Corrected on inspection. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Arby’s Restaurant, 3210 N. Fifth St., March 15: one violation. Plastic shelving soiled. Floor in walk-in refrigerator has an accumulation of food particles under shelving/in corners.
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