The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov
On January 8, 2025, Fresh Breakfast – Lunch, located at 614 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the 2-door refrigerator in the kitchen. Corrected. The hot water used for sanitizing in the mechanical warewashing machine did not reach 165°F for a stationary rack machine. Facility will have the machine serviced and will be sanitizing all dishes in the 3-compartment sink until it is operating properly. Some lights are not shielded or shatter proof in the kitchen area.
On January 8, 2025, Barley Mow Craft Beer House, located at 719 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed a build-up of dark residue on the wall at the basement dishwasher. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the 3rd floor kitchen area. Corrected. The handwash sinks in the kitchen and basement food preparation areas do not have single use towels. Corrected. Several working containers (spray bottles) in kitchen areas, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
On January 9, 2025, Uncork’d, located at 622 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, was inspected and found with the following violation: Light bulbs are not shielded or shatter proof over the basement food preparation table.
On January 9, 2025, Longhorn Steakhouse #5467, located at 1085 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, was inspected and found with the following violations: Dipper well for dipping utensils located at the grill end of the cooking line is missing parts and cannot provide a flow of water to flush particulates to the drain. Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the small refrigerator in the server area and the dessert refrigerator at the cooking line. Loose or broken door hinges observed on the bottom door of the 2-door Traulsen refrigerator near the grill. Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the 2-door Traulsen refrigerator near the grill. Outside waste storage area was dirty and trash bags were observed outside of the trash dumpster. Floor tiles are damaged at the dirty dish area at the dishwasher. There is dirty water accumulating in the damaged areas. Lights are not shielded or shatter proof over the back food preparation area. The light intensity is low in the corner of the back food preparation area near the ice machine due to multiple light bulbs that are not working.
On January 9, 2025, Giant Food Store #6446, located at 4655 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606, was inspected and found with the following violations: Observed an accumulation of old food debris on the floor under some equipment and on a product rack in the bakery. The cabinet area under the salad bar has a build-up of dirt and miscellaneous unused items. There is an accumulation of liquid residue in the floor drain in the dairy cooler. The handwash sinks in the deli and chicken preparation areas do not have single use towels. Corrected.
On January 13, 2025, Super Natural & Fresh Produce, located at 1336 N 12th, Reading, PA 19604, was inspected and found with the following violations: Uncovered food in the deli area stored open with no covering. Commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the deli, and held more than 48 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Not enough drainboards, utensil racks, or tables to allow for storage of soiled and/or cleaned items before and after cleaning. Not using the sanitizing tabs after washing and rinsing the dishes. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the deli area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the deli area.
Several other restaurants were inspected during this time period with no violations reported: Lafaver Family Farm Store in Wyomissing, Cadillac Pub in Fleetwood, Aunt Nannie’s Bake Shop in Bechtelsville, Fresh Frenchy’s in Reading.