The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties using the FDA Model Food Code. Inspections are conducted regularly throughout the state, and results are posted as inspections are conducted. As noted by the Department of Agriculture, inspections are a “snapshot” of a particular day. Many violations are relatively minor and are fixed at the time of inspection.
Facilities with violations:
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
401 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
Oct. 9, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.
Aramark - Ku Student Union & Library
15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
Oct. 8, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Food contact surface of 4 spatulas were not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking or scratching. Corrected and disposed.
Moderate Priority: Ice chute at the soda dispenser, a food contact surface, was observed to have black organic matter and was not clean to sight and touch. Corrected on site.
Low Priority: Food Employee observed eating or tasting food in the cookline area. Corrected.
Arby's #7143
2741 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Oct. 8, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: There is an accumulation of old food debris and trash under equipment at the food preparation station in the front area and the drive-thru area.
Low Priority: The corner of the wall in the mop sink area is damaged and is in need of repair. Some of the caulk around the edge of the mop sink is also missing.
Bb's Grocery Outlet
150 Morview Blvd., Morgantown, PA 19543
Oct. 5, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Severely dented, swollen, distressed canned items observed in baby food aisle are and intended for use or sale in the food facility. Observed 3 cans of baby formula that were severely dented. Corrected.
Birdsboro Mart
6600 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro, PA 19508
Oct. 8, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: The water temperature at the wash compartment of the 3-compartment manual warewashing sink in the back room was 75°F, rather than not less than 110°F, as required.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sinks located in the front kitchen, back sink, and restroom areas still do not have water at a temperature of at least 85°F.
Chef David's Pizza & More
500 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
Oct. 9, 2026
1 high priority, 5 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: A working container of glass cleaner was stored on the same shelf with food (dressings) in the front area. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the restroom. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by dirty dishes and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the small refrigerator at the front counter.
Moderate Priority: Toilet tissue is not provided in the employee restroom.
Low Priority: Front door of the food facility is being propped open and flies were observed in the facility.
Chick-Fil-A #01384
2707 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Oct. 8, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed clean food equipment in the dishwashing area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Low Priority: Observed trash in some floor drains (prep area and soda box rack) and standing water at other floor drains (small ice machine and soda box rack) in the kitchen area.
Coastal Grille
2713 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Oct. 8, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Working containers of sanitizer were stored above and on the same shelf with food at the cooking line and in the side food preparation area. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: Food facility hot water heater is not producing enough hot water to supply all sinks at the time of this inspection. Some sinks had water over 100 degrees while the water at others was only 75-77 degrees. Facility placed a call for service during this inspection.
Comalli Taqueria @ 619 Penn Ave
619 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
Oct. 9, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Two cases of raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the bar area was blocked by a strainer and glass and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Low Priority: Scoop being stored in the drink ice at the server station with the handle touching the ice. Corrected.
Cup of Joy Smoothie and Acai Bowl
474 W. Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
Oct. 8, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the dish/prep area.
Moderate Priority: Interior of the ice machine and the water lines on the interior, were observed to have black organic build up and was not clean to sight and touch. Please increase the frequency of cleaning to avoid build up.
El Muneco Tacos Y Mas Mff3
2201 Howard Blvd., Reading, PA 19606
Oct. 7, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips for the sanitizer product being used (quaternary ammonia tablets).
Giovanni's Pizzeria
1306 Reading Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512
Oct. 6, 2026
4 low priority violations
Low Priority: Observed the floor throughout the kitchen is cracked and has holes in it.
Low Priority: Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering in the storage area
Low Priority: The ventilation hood over grill, a Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Hi-Way Meat Market
4030 Conrad Weiser Pkwy, Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Oct. 7, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: The floor / wall juncture in meat counter area is not coved and closed to 1/32 inch. Coving was damaged and needs to be repaired.
Kutztown Sd Middle School
10 Deisher Ln., Kutztown, PA 19530
Oct. 8, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Receiving 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.
Moose Lodge #0523
12 S. 3rd St., Hamburg, PA 19526
Oct. 6, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Working containers in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected, labeled.
Morgantown Diner
101 Moreview Blvd., Morgantown, PA 19543
Oct. 5, 2026
2 high priority, 4 moderate priority, 9 low priority violations
High Priority: Multiple foods were held at 51°F, in the back refrigerator area, rather than 41°F or below as required.
High Priority: Multiple foods in throughout the kitchen area stored open with no covering.
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the front refrigerator next to the salad prep area, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the prep area being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed potatoes in the sink. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: 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.
Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.
Low Priority: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the back prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Low Priority: Cleaned and sanitized utensils located in front service area, are stored with food contact surfaces / food or lip area exposed to hand contact when retrieved by food employees. Corrected.
Low Priority: Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in ware wash area, stored uncovered or not inverted. Corrected.
Low Priority: Observed clean food equipment and/or utensils in front area and ware wash area, stored wet in a manner that does not allow for draining and/or air drying (wet nesting).
Low Priority: Observed single use take-out containers not stored inverted to protect food contact surface. Corrected.
Low Priority: Observed deeply four scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Low Priority: Walk-in freezer door not properly sealing resulting in build up of ice on food, the floor and shelving.
Low Priority: Observed box of food stored directly on the floor in handwash sink area in the back area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Corrected.
Low Priority: Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Corrected.
Pabavany Food Market
200 S. 4th St., Reading, PA 19602
Oct. 5, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Kitchen area walls and floors of the food facility is extremely dirty, greasy, and in need of cleaning.
Pilot Travel Center #518 (Flying J)
2210 Camp Swatara Rd., Frystown, PA 17067
Oct. 8, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: deli slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Moderate Priority: Refrigerated food (pizza) prepared in the food facility, located in the walk-in cooler, observed date marked with the incorrect prep date.
Pizza Como
501 State St., Hamburg, PA 19526
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: 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 changed and it still reads 0ppm, owner is calling for service and restaurant will be sanitizing dishes in three bay sinks until repairs are made.
Moderate Priority: Interior kick plate of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have pink organic residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Rangoli
212 W. Lancaster Ave., Reading, PA 19607
Oct. 8, 2026
1 high priority, 2 low priority violations
High Priority: Food facility is using a rubber tube with metal hose clamps to repair the plumbing system, which is not an approved material.
Low Priority: Food facility is reusing equipment, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article.
Low Priority: Observed deeply scored cutting board on the Bain Marie not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Reppert's Candy
2708 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, PA 19547
Oct. 7, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Working containers (spray bottles) in the front sales area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Low Priority: Food employees observed repacking candy in the front sales area not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets or hats. Corrected.
Rich Maiden Golf Course
234 Richmaiden Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
Oct. 5, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 other violations
Moderate Priority: Fountain gun holder, a food contact surface, was observed to have pink organic matter and was not clean to sight and touch. Please increase the cleaning frequency of this item to avoid build up.
Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired (10/13/2025) and is no longer valid.
Rosa's Family Restaurant
7156 Bernville Rd., Bernville, PA 19506
Oct. 6, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
High Priority: Sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes were held at 47 °F, in the cookline area, rather than 41°F or below as required. Please repair or replace this unit the ice is not keeping it at the correct temperature.
Moderate Priority: Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety foods, located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, are not being marked with the date it was opened.
Low Priority: Observed cases of food stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Sajal Hot Chicken and Gyro Grill
164 W. Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
Oct. 5, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Scrimager Family Meats
2934 N. 5th St. Hwy., Reading, PA 19605
Oct. 9, 2026
2 low priority violations
Low Priority: Food employees observed not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers.
Low Priority: Observed wet wiping cloths in counter areas, not being stored in sanitizer solution.
Sheetz #603
8555 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, PA 19507
Oct. 9, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Food contact surface of plastic French fry scoop is not smooth, easily cleanable and/or resistant to pitting, cracking, scratching, and peeling. Please repair or replace as needed to avoid plastic peeling. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: 3 soda nozzles were observed to have organic and food residue and were not clean to sight and touch. Correcting.
Tommyboy's Pizza & Cafe
313 Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
Oct. 8, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Food facility is reusing plastic souffle cups as a utensil, which is intended to be a single-service or single-use article. Corrected and discarded.
Trainer's Midway Diner
Rte 78 Exit 16 & Midway Rd., Bethel, PA 19507
Oct. 9, 2026
1 high priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
High Priority: 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. Call for service, sanitize dishes in the 3-bay sink until repairs are made to dish machine.
Low Priority: Assorted cases of food, in the basement freezer are in direct contact with ice crystals and ice drippings due to a broken gasket allowing for ice damning at the door. This is a repeat violation and needs to be repaired.
Other: Food facility has an employee that had taken food safety training program; however, the food safety program was not an ANSI/CFP accredited Certified Food Manager program. No one has a valid CFMP. This is a repeat violation and needs to be corrected.
Tulpehocken Sd Jr/Sr Hs
430 New Schaefferstown Rd., Bernville, PA 19506
Oct. 9, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Ice scoop was observed with the handle touching ice in the ice machine instead of having the handle above the top of the food. Corrected.