Berks County Food Safety Inspections: A Snapshot of June 29-July 5, 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture conducts regular inspections of food establishments in Berks County, using the FDA Model Food Code. These inspections provide a 'snapshot' of a particular day, with many violations being minor and addressed during the inspection.
Here's a breakdown of the inspections for the week of June 29-July 5, 2026:
Facilities with Violations
- Bagel Bar (Kutztown, PA): 2 moderate priority violations (temperature measuring device not accessible, cold water not under pressure) and 1 low priority violation (deeply scored and stained cutting boards).
- Barbon's Tavern Inc (Kenhorst, PA): 1 moderate priority violation (sanitizers not available).
- Carachilo - Lemonade Mff3 (Shillington, PA): 1 low priority violation (wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution).
- Casa Cortes Mexican Grill (Mohnton, PA): 2 high priority violations (foods held at unsafe temperatures, raw chicken stored above raw meat), 1 moderate priority violation (unmarked refrigerated ready-to-eat foods).
- Community Fire Co of Fritztown - Social Qtrs (Sinking Spring, PA): 1 moderate priority violation (moldy ice machine).
- Domino's 4749 (Reading, PA): 1 high priority violation (plumbing issues), 4 low priority violations (cracked/damaged floor, missing floor tiles, pest entry, deteriorated restroom surfaces, poor light intensity).
- Dream Garden (Sinking Spring, PA): 2 moderate priority violations (unmarked refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, lack of chlorine sanitizer test strips).
- Dunkin Donuts (Shillington, PA): 1 high priority violation (open food storage), 2 low priority violations (non-food contact surface cleanliness, ice machine covering).
- Family Dollar (Reading, PA): 1 high priority violation (swollen, distressed canned items).
- Jp's Concessions Tff2/Xp24644 (Mohnton, PA): 1 other violation (expired Certified Food Manager certificate).
- Knights of Columbus #7179 (Reading, PA): 1 low priority violation (beverage container tops in ice).
- Ledgerock Golf Club - Club House (Mohnton, PA): 1 high priority violation (food beyond use-by date), 1 moderate priority violation (unmarked commercially processed foods), 1 low priority violation (cracked/rough floor).
- Shillington Swimming Pool (Reading, PA): 2 moderate priority violations (unmarked refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, grease buildup).
- Shoemakersville Boro Pool (Shoemakersville, PA): 1 other violation (expired Certified Food Manager certificate).
- Wyomissing Swimming Pool Snack Bar (Wyomissing, PA): 1 low priority violation (dust accumulation).
Facilities with No Violations
- A Taste of Comfort Mff (Mohnton, PA)
- Amc Berkshire 8 (Wyomissing, PA)
- Appalachian Campsites (Store) - Mhc Appalachian Lp (Shartlesville, PA)
- Comb Coffee Co. (Topton, PA)
- Doc & Bubba's Mff4 (Mohnton, PA)
- Dunkin #367024 @ Walmart #1777 (Reading, PA)
- Goose Lane Egg Farm (Sinking Spring, PA)
- Gracie's (Pine Forge, PA)
- Kiwanis Club of Berks County (Tfs3) (Shillington, PA)
- Mcdonald's #02385 (Sinking Spring, PA)
- Mcdonalds #05917 (Womelsdorf, PA)
- Mohnton-Cumru Lions Club #1 Tfs-3 (Shillington, PA)
- Reading Country Club (Reading, PA)
- Redvo Restaurant (Oley, PA)
- Rocky Top Concessions Tfs3 (Reading, PA)
- Simply Bold (West Reading, PA)
- Taqueria Las Marias-Mff3-Zlg6158 (Bethel, PA)
- The Cheese Affair Mff3/Xrc5367 (Womelsdorf, PA)
- West Reading Pool Snack Bar (West Reading, PA)
- Wrasslin Hogs Bbq Mff3 (Oley, PA)
Inspection Priorities
Violations are categorized as high, moderate, or low priority based on the FDA Food Code:
- High Priority: Contribute directly to foodborne illness or injury (e.g., handwashing, food handling, temperature control).
- Moderate Priority: Support food safety but are less critical (e.g., personnel training, labeling).
- Low Priority: Relate to standard operating procedures, facility structures, or general maintenance.
Further Information
For detailed inspection reports, visit pafoodsafety.pa.gov/web/inspection/publicinspectionsearch.aspx.
