Berks food safety inspections for January 1 to January 14, 2020: 27 violations at one restaurant and rodent activity detected at a store – Reading…

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture keeps records of food safety inspections at restaurants and food vendors.

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. The results will be posted every other week. All food vendors are inspected at least once a year. View any vendor's last inspection report online.

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 Jan. 1 and Jan. 14, 2020, and include the inspector's comments on violations.

Burger King #0282 , 4890 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Jan. 14, four violations. Observed dirt, old food debris, and trash on the floor under equipment throughout the kitchen and storage areas. There is an accumulation of debris in the hood over the burger grilling unit. Cleaning company is scheduled to come within the next couple of weeks. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water leaking at the right-hand drain for the 3-compartment sink. Observed food dispenser for mix-in's at the specialty drink area stored where it is subject to splash from the 3-compartment sink. Corrected by using a plastic lid for a splash guard.

Shelbourne Beer Distributor , 5484 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Jan. 14, no violations.

Subway #39219 , 5506 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Jan. 14, one violation. Some surfaces of the ice chute at the soda unit have residue and are not clean to sight and touch.

Acker S Beverage , 2902 Saint Lawrence Ave., Reading , Jan. 13, no violations.

Aldi #106 , 20 Wilderness Trail, Hamburg , Jan. 13, three violations. Raw shell eggs stored above bags of oranges on the donation rack in walk in cooler. Corrected. Several cans of soup on shelf with peeling/missing/torn labels must be removed from sale. Corrected. Walk in freezer area of the food facility has excessive trash, broken wood pallet pieces under racks and is in need of cleaning.

Burger King #12924 , 12 Jetson Drive, Hamburg , Jan. 13, six violations. Food facility food prep and warewashing sink has a direct connection to the floor drain, creating possible backflow of sewage hazard. Scotsman Ice machine in rear has a foam strip around the lid that is flaking and not an acceptable material for food equipment and must be removed. Observed wet wiping cloths in several buckets on counter area, not being stored in proper strength sanitizer solution. Corrected by changing out buckets. Time in lieu of temperature being used as a control for potentially hazardous foods, but some foods observed not being properly marked with time stickers. Corrected. Walk-in Freezer has observable ice damming at the condensate lines on the fan box above food storage shelves that could potentially contaminate boxes of food. Food to be moved from under lines until repairs are made. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in several under counter reach in refrigerator equipment. Also oven thermometer found in 1 cooler must be changed out.

Deluxe Restaurant , 2295 Lancaster Pike , Shillington , Jan. 13, four violations. Wash water was in wrong sink at 3 bay warewashing sink next to clean dish drainboard. Corrected. Reach in freezer in bakery area has ready to eat desserts stored under raw seafood items and must be moved due to possible cross contamination hazard. French fry table in basement is under a sewer line and must be moved. Corrected. Pans of reheated foods were left on shelf of steam table for an extended time (2 hours) and not placed in hot hold. Foods were reheated to be placed in hot hold immediately. Corrected. Ice machine in bakery area has a foam rubber gasket on lid that is flaking/deteriorated and must be repaired.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7552 , 2723 N. Meridian Blvd , Wyomissing , Jan. 13, six violations. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink at one end of the cooking line. Corrected. Ceiling tiles that are not properly in place above one end of the cooking line need to be replaced. Some outside surfaces of the fryers have a build-up of grease. Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt on some ceiling tiles in the back food preparation area. There is dried dirt/debris in one drain cover in the side dry storage area. Another drain area has standing, dirty water. Corrected. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the cold drawers at the cooking line. Grout in the dishwash area and the end of the cooking line near the dish area is deteriorated, allowing food debris and standing water to accumulate between the tiles. One set of lights at the cooking line has plastic tubing in place, but the bulbs are missing end caps.

Taco Bell/Long John Silver's , 65 Industrial Drive, Hamburg , Jan. 13, three violations. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in reach in counter top refrigerator equipment. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in clean dish rack area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. This is a repeat violation.

Wilson School District Spring Ridge Elementary , 1211 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing , Jan. 13, no violations.

Bad Farm , 86 Wieder Road, Kempton , Jan. 9, no violations.

Horning's Market Of Bethel , 8316 Lancaster Ave., Bethel , Jan. 9, seven violations. Various Produce food was held at 48F, in the produce aisle cooler area, rather than 41F or below as required. Check for service placed thermostat lowered, items to be removed if temperature is not lower. Outdated milk being offered for sale. Corrected. Observed pallets of freezer foods stored in walk in freezer area, under condensate ice damning. Food to be moved until repairs are made. Observed various boxes of food stored directly on the floor in freezer areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Some bulk prepackaged containers found without proper ingredient labels or ingredient listings posted. items removed from shelf. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in customer shelf are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Some cans removed and remaining cans will be checked. Observed rodent droppings in the warehouse area. Pest control is provided by Countryside Pest Control Services. No observable activity at this time however droppings must be cleaned up. All walk in cooler fan box and ceiling areas of the food facility are extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning. Also extremely large areas of cobwebbing above food storage corners of the dry storage warehouse area.

Mangia! Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria , 322 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton , Jan. 9, no violations.

Shartlesville Fire Company #1 , 5637 Old Route 22 PO Box 7, Shartlesville , Jan. 9, five violations. Shelfstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Facility has 30 days at this time. Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid. Class is scheduled. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in refrigerator equipment in Bingo hall kitchen. Hand sink hot water faucet in bar kitchen does not work properly and must be repaired. Wall in the kitchen 3 bay sink area is / roughened/peeling and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface and must be repaired.

Andre Farms , 2638 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley , Jan. 8, two violations. Some prepackaged food items are not labeled with a full ingredient statement. Roof is leaking water in back area, and is in need of repair. Owner has repairs planned.

Boyer's Market & Catering Inc , 1104 Old Airport Road, Douglassville , Jan. 8, three violations. Chicken was held at 125F behind the deli counter, rather than 135F or above as required. Corrected immediately. Observed some food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. Customer self-service single-use tableware (forks) not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched by customers. Corrected.

China Moon Restaurant , 4888 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring , Jan. 8, two violations. Again the handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by containers and not accessible at all times for employee use. Reiterated to owner that sink must be unblocked at all times for use. Corrected. Flooring tiles in the sink areas are cracked/roughened/and not a smooth easily cleanable surface. Tiles that are worn away must be repaired/replaced. Also mop sink has 2 holes in bottom that must be repaired.

Michael's Restaurant , 1211 W. Benjamin Franklin Hwy , Douglassville , Jan. 8, five violations. Some surfaces of the milkshake machine at the front counter have dried food residue. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the large walk-in cooler. One of the light shields in the back prep area is damaged and is no longer providing proper protection. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the True refrigerator in the corner of the kitchen. The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view. Corrected. Observed numerous areas of peeling paint on the ceiling in the back food preparation room.

Oley Valley Organics Organic And Natural Foods , 3071 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley , Jan. 8, no violations.

Redner's Warehouse Market #42 , 4870 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring , Jan. 8, nine violations. Dairy cooler ceiling and produce prep room wall area of the food facility has a static dust build up and in need of cleaning. Light bulb in hot chicken case near deli has a bulb that has the protective coating that is peeling off bulb. Coating removed and bulb to be replaced. Produce cooler has severe ice damning and split seams along bakery freezer wall side where produce is stored. Also ice cream freezer has ice damning along ceiling area and on exterior condensate pipes above food storage areas. Corrected by moving all food items away from affected areas until repaired. Produce room has ceiling tile rails that have peeling paint above the prep table area that must be repaired. Clean dish racks in produce room are metal shelving that is rusted and must be resealed/replaced. Knife with observable food debris on blade placed in clean wall mounted knife block in deli area, knife and block to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected. Food facility person in charge does not have records to demonstrate routine inspection and service of backflow prevention devices and other water treatment devices. Produce fogger filters are not dated with last date of service. Observed laminate countertops being used as a food prep direct cutting surface in the food facility that is not durable under this usage condition. Deli work tables are laminate and have peeled/scratched and chipped surfaces that must be repaired/replaced. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.Open lettuce produce case area has a build up of mold along bottom of shelving areas. Also produce walk in cooler has a water slime build up in corner from frozen condensate build up on walls. Food facility does not have records or knowledge of the last time for disassembling, draining, cleaning and sanitizing the water reservoir, including tubing and nozzles, for the produce fogger. Walls of the walk in produce area are split open at the seams and also caulk along the ceiling is gapped and damaged from ice build up and is no longer a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Also Ice cream door frame is split open at the side.

Vincenzos Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria , 1333 Old Swede Road, Douglassville , Jan. 8, four violations. An insect control device is located in the back prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and/or utensils. Corrected. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized. Ice scoops at the basement ice machine are stored directly on top of an adjacent piece of equipment. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front pizza area. Corrected. Ceiling tiles missing in the basement food prep area need to be replaced. Corrected.

Bella Italia Pizza Restaurant , 1064 Memorial Highway , Oley , Jan. 7, three violations. Ceiling has a hole and loose drywall material in the back area above clean food equipment storage. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the sandwich bain marie. Corrected. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed water leaking at the faucet for the handwash sink in the front area.

Carini's Italian Restaurant La Terrazza , 1600 Elizabeth Ave., Reading , Jan. 7, five violations. Observed floor/wall under grill/fryer equipment with an accumulation of food debris and grease residue on non-food contact surfaces. Food prep table pushed against sink must be moved or have a shield to prevent cross contamination from splash of sink. Observed deeply scored bain marie cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Flipped over and cleaned to use other side. Corrected. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by racks of dishes and not accessible at all times for employee use. Also towel dispenser was empty. Corrected. Hood vent walls and top ansul system area of the food facility is extremely dirty, greasy and in need of cleaning. Fan cover of reach in cooler in kitchen area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.

Dori Martin Catering , 21 N. Franklin St., Fleetwood , Jan. 7, no violations.

Dunkin Donuts , 800 Crossing Blvd., Elverson , Jan. 7, two violations. Old, unused equipment stored in rear prep area, should be cleaned thoroughly and removed from food facility. Observed shelving equipment, and ceiling around condensor unit in walk in cooler area, with an accumulation of dust, dirt, debris on non-food contact surfaces. COS by cleaning during inspection.

Dunkin Donuts #357079 , 3124 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood , Jan. 7, one violation. Paper towel dispensers empty at two of the handwash sinks in the kitchen area. Corrected.

Echo Hill Country Store , 244 Dryville Road, Fleetwood , Jan. 7, no violations.

Esterly's Sandwich Shop , 479 Fleetwood Road PO Box 84, Bowers , Jan. 7, two violations. Side door located in the food storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Wood shelving in kitchen area has peeling/worn paint that must be resealed to be a smooth easy to clean surface.

High Point Baptist Academy , 200 Chapel Road, PO Box 188, Geigertown , Jan. 7, no violations.

Mark`S Sandwich Shop , 123 W Main St., Kutztown , Jan. 7, no violations.

Piero Pizzeria , 2722 Bernville Road, Reading , Jan. 7, four violations. Floor tiles in kitchen area are cracked/broken in various areas and is not a smooth, easily cleanable surface and must be repaired. Rear door located in the rear storage room area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Food Employee observed eating or tasting food in the Pizza area. Corrected. An open employee's beverage container was observed on sneeze guard above pizza display area, a food preparation area. At this time the hot water for just the restrooms of the facility is not working and must be repaired (service call placed).

Snuzzles , 145 Lyons Road, Mertztown , Jan. 7, no violations.

The Heritage Restaurant , 6016 Morgantown Road, Morgantown , Jan. 7, three violations. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed waste pipe leaking at the electric box in basement. Observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area,being stored in soap solution, in lieu of sanitizer- COS. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in dishwasher- Chlorine test strips are needed in addition to Quat test strips.

Van Reed Inn, The , 2707 Bernville Road, Reading , Jan. 7, three violations. French fry cutter has old dried food residue and must be cleaned before use. Corrected. Working containers in waitress station area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in small bar reach in cooler equipment. Corrected.

Chick-fil-a #0421 , 1665 State Hill Road Suite 930, Wyomissing , Jan. 6, no violations.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites , 405 N. Park Road, Wyomissing , Jan. 6, no violations.

Redner's Warehouse Mkt #26 , 5473 Pottsville Pike , Leesport , Jan. 6, four violations. Spray bottle (of water) in the produce area was not labeled to identify the contents. Corrected. Observed food items (popcorn flavorings) stored directly on the floor in the beer cafe area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected. The slicer cleaning chart in the deli area was already completed for the designated 2 pm cleaning. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bakery area. Corrected.

Sheetz #256 , 554 Shoemaker Ave., Shoemakersville , Jan. 6, no violations.

Works At Wyomissing & Building 24 , 1109 Bern Road, Wyomissing , Jan. 6, seven violations. One container of soup was held at 122 F, in the server area, rather than 135F or above as required. Corrected. Foods (chicken, fish, beef) were held at 48-51 F, in the cold drawers at the cooking line in the main kitchen, rather than 41F or below as required. Corrected. Hot well used to hold the soup that was being held at 122 degrees is missing the proper dial to adjust the temperature. Paper towels not available at two of the handwash sinks in the main area. Corrected. Ceiling tiles missing in the Bldg 24 kitchen need to be replaced. Ceiling tiles above the corner refrigerator in the Bldg 24 kitchen have an accumulation of dust/dirt. Observed numerous stickers on the outside of food containers in the dry storage area. Food employee observed eating or tasting food at the cooking line in the main kitchen.

Brocmar Smokehouse , 10 S. Summit Ave., Reading , Jan. 3, two violations. Rear door located in the stand area of the food facility has a gap at the bottom and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Food Employee observed eating or tasting food off the cook line area. Corrected.

Cherry's Jamaican Delight , 711 Penn Ave., West Reading , Jan. 3, no violations.

Dietrich's Country Meats , 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Jan. 3, no violations.

Frank's Fine Swine & Beef , 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Jan. 3, no violations.

Funny Farm Apiaries , 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Jan. 3, no violations.

Hoffman's Meats , 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Jan. 3, no violations.

Mackey's , 7408 Boyertown Pike, Douglassville , Jan. 3, three violations. One of the light fixtures in the kitchen is missing two end caps. Observed a spill/debris on the floor under the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Some of the chilled glasses at the bar are stored with the lip surface on a shelf that is rusty/missing the protective plastic coating.

Nancy'z , 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Jan. 3, no violations.

Stone Farmhouse Cafe Of Kutztown , 740 Noble St., Kutztown , Jan. 3, no violations.

Chatty's , 3130 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood , Jan. 2, one violation. Observed in-use knives stored between table edges, an area not easily cleaned & sanitized.

Damn Yankee Catering , 509 W. Penn Ave Suite 8, Robesonia , Jan. 2, no violations.

Dunkin Donuts #352111 , 2458 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Jan. 2, two violations. Some surfaces of the scoop holder at the front counter are not clean to sight and touch. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the front serving area. Corrected.

Heidelberg Family Restaurant , 910 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia , Jan. 2, "27 violations. The person in charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Observed clean dish racks stored on the floor in warewashing area. Corrected. Observed clean food equipment (cups) and/or utensils in waitress area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting). Corrected. The light intensity in the walk-in freezer storage area is not at least 10 foot-candles. Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in can rack area are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Corrected. Assorted food, which was cooled, was not reheated to 165F within two hours, for hot holding. Food being reheated in plastic tubs in steam table. Corrected. Custard pies were held at held at 56F, in the dessert case area, rather than 41F or below as required. Also dairy creamers that must be refrigerated were sitting in an unrefridgerated counter in waitress area. Corrected. Preset tableware is not wrapped, covered or inverted, or being removed at a frequency to assure tableware remains clean and sanitized. The handwash sink in the bakery area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed old food debris in the sink. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair - observed all drains leaking at the warewashing sinks next to dish machine. New sink on premise to be installed. Walk in floors and metal shelving areas of the food facility is dirty, and in need of cleaning. Freezer floor has spilled food under and around racks. Fan box in walk in cooler has dirt/mold build up on fan box and covers. Observed employee peeling eggs sitting on crate with pot on floor in the warewashing area that has water and food debris build up. Corrected. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in most reach in refrigerator equipment. Food facility does not have available chlorine sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Deli slicer has old food residue under blade at blade guard. Several pans on clean dish rack observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Old lettuce residue in salad bowl under cook line shelf. Observed soiled linens store under and in equipment on the cook line area which may contaminate food, utensils, or equipment. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the bakery area. Working containers in counter area, used for storing *chemicals, cleaners* taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.Corrected. Food facility is using chlorine sanitizer at an extremely high concentration of 200 ppm in waitress area, not approved in the Code of Federal Regulations for food contact sanitizing at this level. Corrected. Several trays of cooked and raw foods in the walk refrigerator/freezer area stored open with no covering. Observed trays of uncovered food stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Also trays of whole meats stored on floor in freezer. Corrected. Wood legs supporting cook line and hand sink equipment, in the kitchen area, are not smooth, non-absorbent, corrosion resistant. Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Mold on splash guard area of the juice dispensing machine. Corrected. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Corrected. Handwash sink in main kitchen is not working at this time and has a wood piece holding it up in the front. Sink must be repaired and have soap and towels and wood prop removed. Walk-in cooler walls have the protective plastic coating on yet from installation that is peeling and falling off walls and must be removed. Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in walk in and also shelf covering in reach in cooler. Corrected. Out of compliance.

LJ's Fitness , 102 N. Third St., Womelsdorf , Jan. 2, no violations.

Longhorn Steakhouse #5467 , 1085 Woodland Road, Wyomissing , Jan. 2, "four violations. There is an accumulation of debris on the floor under the shelves in the back dry storage area. Floor tiles are damaged in front of the fryers, and grout is also deteriorating in this area. There is dirty water accumulating in the damaged areas. Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small dessert refrigerator. Corrected. One of the hood vents above the grill is missing. "

Paradise By The Slice , 69 E. Penn Ave., Wernersville , Jan. 2, six violations. Reach in refrigerator near warewashing area has a condensate leak dripping onto towels stored in reach in that must be repaired. Warewashing machine has a soil/residue buildup on exterior of machine and on underside of drainboard area and must be cleaned. Deli slicer has old food residue on underside of blade at the guard area and must be cleaned. Caulking at drainboard and wall of warewashing machine and sinks has mold and must be cleaned out and resealed. Observed metal racks in basement walkin cooler area, with an accumulation of food residue, debris on wire shelving surfaces that must be cleaned. Observed clean cups/glasses in waitress area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).

Perry Indoor Golf And More , 1223 Pottsville Pike , Shoemakersville , Jan. 2, "two violations. Hot water handle for the handwash sink is not working properly. New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified food employee as required. "

Sophia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria , 3150 St. Lawrence Ave., Reading , Jan. 2, no violations.

Staples #0298 , 4711 Perkiomen Ave., Reading , Jan. 2, no violations.

Reports are from Dec. 18, 2019, to Jan. 14, 2020. No reports had been filed for the previously published time frame of Dec. 18 to Dec. 31 when the report was downloaded Jan. 2.

Cindy's Flowering Cupboard , 2934 North Fifth Street Highway , Jan. 11, no violations.

Mod Super Fast Pizza LLC , 4300 North Fifth Street Highway , Jan. 9, no violations.

8899 Chinese Restaurant , 2605 Kutztown Road , Jan. 4, two violations. Food dispensing utensil in sugar/salt observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Corrected immediately on inspection. Floor fan blades and cover dusty.

5th Street Diner , 5340 Allentown Pike , Dec. 29, seven violations. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the baker's area. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in refrigerator, is not being date marked. A food employee was observed touching toast - a ready to eat food - with bare hands. Multiple foods in the walk-in refrigerator stored open with no covering. Multiple refrigerator gaskets have food residue. Sheet pans not stored inverted. Corrected on inspection. Exhaust vent dusty, located in dish area and can potentially contaminate food and equipment. Out of compliance.

Redners Quick Shoppe , 1137 Tuckerton Road , Dec. 29, one violation. Multiple bottled beverage glides are soiled in beverage refrigerator.

Alebrije Mexican Restaurant , 3225 N. Fifth St. , Dec. 28, four violations. Exhaust screen surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Corrected on inspection. 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. Corrected on inspection. Food contact surface of wooden handled knives is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Discarded on inspection.

New Happy Garden , 4447c N. Fifth St. , Dec. 28, five violations. 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. Corrected on inspection. Light bulb is not shielded or shatter proof over the cook's area.Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets on bain marie. Spaces between bain marie and table are soiled. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils are not being immersed for a minimum of 10 seconds in the chlorine sanitizing compartment of the manual warewashing sink. Cutting board outer edges adjacent to bain marie soiled with food particles. Corrected on inspection. Potential for contamination related to lids of food storage containers not fitting securely,

Reading Company Booster Club Inc. , 2100 Georgia Road , Dec. 28, no violations.

Thai Cuisine , 502 Eisenbrown St. , Dec. 28, three violations. Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. Observed spaces between/underneath cooking equipment, with an accumulation of food residue, grease, and debris on non-food contact surfaces. Observed table legs/oven doors/stove plates/cook's refrigerator door glide with food residue and grease on non-food contact surfaces. Saute pans observed stored uncovered or not inverted.

Berks County Intermediate Unit , 1111 Commons Blvd. , Dec. 23, two violations. Observed scratched and scored teflon coated pans on cook's shelf; discarded/corrected on inspection. Observed clean plastic utensils on catering shelf, stored uncovered or not inverted.

Kidspeace Berks Campus , 704 Hay Road-Wilson Sarig School , Dec. 23, one violation. Fan guards in reach-in refrigerator are dusty, with potential to contaminate food in refrigerator storage.

Route 61 Diner , 3455 Pottsville Pike , Dec. 23, three violations. Cooking utensils observed in drawer with handles not in the same direction. Corrected on inspection. Raw fish stored above whole meat/chops in the reach-in refrigerator. Corrected on inspection. Food employee observed storing clean food equipment while wet, and not allowing time for draining and/or air-drying. Corrected on inspection.

Rothenberger Meats , 2934 North Fifth Street Highway , Dec. 21, two violations. Fan guards in walk-in refrigerator are dusty, and can potentially contaminate food. Observed in-use knives and /or cleavers stored in slotted wooden knife holder, an area not easily cleanable & sanitized.

C.E. Cole Intermediate School , Kutztown Road , Dec. 20, no violations.

Holy Guardian Angels Regional School , 3125 Kutztown Road , Dec. 20, no violations.

Muhlenberg Elementary Center , Kutztown Road & Sharp Avenue , Dec. 20, no violations.

Muhlenberg High School , Sharp Ave. & Frances St. , Dec. 20, no violations.

Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technical Center , 2615 Warren Road , Dec. 20, two violations. Handles of utensils not stored in the same direction (in drawers) to prevent contamination from hands. Corrected on inspection. Handwashing signage not present at kitchen hand washing sink. Corrected on inspection.

Temple Fire Co #1 , 4963 Kutztown Road PO Box 217 , Dec. 19, three violations. Wall in the food prep area, has holes, or is broken and in need of repair. Commercially processed ready-to-eat food, located in the reach-in refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Soup was not hot holding at 135 degrees F. or higher. Corrected on inspection.

No reports were filed for the previous time frame, Dec. 18 to Dec. 31, 2019.

Family Dollar , 231 Lancaster Ave., Jan. 9, no violations.

Romanos Pizza , 501 Lancaster Ave., Jan. 9, one violation. Torn rubber door gaskets observed on the bain marie unit.

Speedway 06713 , 200 Lancaster Ave., Jan. 9, one violation. Food facility inspection indicates evidence of rodent activity in areas. facility does have a pest control service.

Papa Johns Pizza , 2312 Fairmont Ave., Jan. 7, two violations. Ventilation hood is in need of a professional cleaning. Torn rubber door gaskets observed on the bain marie.

Franklyn Breakfast Burger , 1007 Penn St., Jan. 2, three violations. Light cover missing from the ceiling light in the kitchen prep area. No paper towel dispenser at the handwash in by the counter area. Switch cover missing in the men's restroom.

Save-a-lot Stores 367962 , 810 Oley St., Jan. 2, "two violations. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the stockroom area of the facility. Floor under shelves in milk cooler were observed to have a build up of milk. Bakery display shelves are very dusty. "

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