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:
Chapel Hill Golf Course
2023 Old Lancaster Pk, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Sept. 21, 2026
3 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have the correct type of sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sinks when using the quaternary ammonia tablets.
Moderate Priority: Working container (spray bottle) in the bar area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by a table and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Low Priority: Plastic forks on the bar are not displayed in a manner so that only the handles are touched when dispensed. Corrected.
Other: The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view.
Cousin's Pub & Company
1360 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Sept. 25, 2026
3 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
Moderate Priority: Working containers (spray bottles) in the kitchen area, used for storing chemicals, cleaners taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrected.
Moderate Priority: The food facility still does not have a handwash sink located in the kitchen area. Sink was removed because it was falling off the wall and has not been reinstalled. Discussed options for the location of a handwash sink in the kitchen.
Moderate Priority: Thermometers for ensuring proper temperature of equipment are not available or readily accessible in the Pepsi refrigerator and the 2-door refrigeration unit at the cooking line. Corrected.
Low Priority: Loose rubber door gasket observed on the right-hand door of the 3-door bain marie unit.
Other: Food facility has an employee who held a Certified Food Manager certificate; however, the certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
Csencsits Nuts
2934 N. 5th St. Hwy., Reading, PA 19605
Sept. 26, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Stored bulk food container exteriors with "nut dust" present from assorted snack/nut items sold at the business.
Kutztown Tavern
272 W. Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
Sept. 22, 2026
2 moderate priority violations
Moderate Priority: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible a cold hold unit in the prep area. PIC provided thermometer during inspection.
Moderate Priority: Working containers in the bar area, used for storing sanitizer, taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled container.
La Cocina Mexicana Ii
107 W. Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
Sept. 22, 2026
1 low priority violation
- Low Priority: Exhaust hood observed without filters in place.
Mama Licha Mexican + Italian Restaurant
14949 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
Sept. 22, 2026
1 high priority, 1 moderate priority violations
High Priority: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair as observed by leaking pipe at the 3-bay ware wash sink.
Moderate Priority: Dough mixer observed with food residue; not cleaned at a proper frequency after use.
Nino and Sons Pizza
301 N. 13th St., Reading, PA 19601
Sept. 25, 2026
1 high priority violation
- High Priority: Food in the walk in refrigerator area stored open with no covering.
On the Hook Fish & Chips / Cchd #1563
3805 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19606
Sept. 23, 2026
3 high priority, 6 moderate priority, 1 low priority, 1 other violations
High Priority: Observed no chemical sanitizer being used on equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them, and prior to use. Dishware must be immersed in sanitizer prior to air drying. Do not spray on. Staff obtained a quaternary ammonium based sanitizer.
High Priority: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Procedures must be written and supplied to this department. Time must be documented daily.
High Priority: Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. EHS directed staff member to discard gloves, wash hands, and put on a clean pair of gloves.
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink was blocked by a rag and dishware and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Do not block hand sink. Hand sinks are for handwashing only.
Moderate Priority: A Food Employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-bay sink rather than the designated handwash sink. Hands cannot be washed in 3-bay sink. Wash hands in hand sink ONLY.
Moderate Priority: Observed soup thawing in 3-bay sink under hot running water. If thawed under running water, water must not exceed 70F. Soup was moved to cooler.
Moderate Priority: Facility bought chlorine test strips, but does not use a chlorine-based sanitizer. Buy QT-40 test strips.
Moderate Priority: The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. An additional full-time staff member must take an ANSI-accredited food manager course. All staff members must at least take a food handler course. Existing food manager must be onsite full-time until an additional staff member has become certified.
Moderate Priority: Working container of bleach taken from bulk supplies, was not marked with the common name of the chemical. Label all chemicals.
Low Priority: Observed cardboard being utilized as a floor covering. Facility may provide anti-slip mats if desired. Discontinue use of cardboard for this purpose.
Other: CCHD Food Manager is not a full-time onsite staff member. At least one full-time onsite staff member must take a food manager course within 1 month. Apply for CCHD CFM certificate within 3 months of course completion. Existing food manager must be onsite full-time until an additional staff member has become certified.
Shirley's Cafe & Tequila Bar
1615 Duke St., Reading, PA 19605
Sept. 22, 2026
2 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink (quaternary ammonia).
Moderate Priority: The handwash sink in the basement food preparation area was blocked by a table and was not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected.
Low Priority: Observed some containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Sinking Spring Vfw Post 6150
550 Columbia Ave., Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Sept. 21, 2026
1 moderate priority violation
- Moderate Priority: The potato slicer, a food contact surface, was observed to have dried food residue and was not clean to sight and touch.
Union Jacks on the Manatawny
546 Manatawny Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512
Sept. 25, 2026
1 moderate priority, 1 low priority violations
Moderate Priority: Observed the mechanical ware wash equipment's temperature measuring device for each wash and rinse tank and the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or chemical sanitizing tank was not operating.
Low Priority: Mechanical warewashing equipment does not have a manufacturer data plate with operation specifications.
Facilities with no violations:
Clean Eatz, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610, on Sept. 23, 2026
Colebrookdale Elementary School, 1001 Montgomery Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512, on Sept. 24, 2026
Crave Cafe, 4600 Penn Ave. Unit B, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, on Sept. 21, 2026
Josh's Pizza Zone, 51 E. 2nd St., Boyertown, PA 19512, on Sept. 24, 2026
Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Rd., Sinking Spring, PA 19608, on Sept. 21, 2026
Platinum Sports Bar, 220 Douglass St., Reading, PA 19601, on Sept. 25, 2026
Washington Elementary School, 1406 Route 100, Barto, PA 19504, on Sept. 24, 2026
This post was automatically generated with data from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s database of Food Safety Inspections for Retail Facilities. We have also labeled violations as high, moderate, or low priority. These categories align directly with priority levels identified in the FDA Food Code: Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core.
Priority items contribute directly to the elimination, prevention, or reduction to an acceptable level of hazards associated with foodborne illness or injury, such as handwashing, food handling, and temperature control, or other direct food contamination threats, such as rodents or pests. We noted violations of priority items as high priority.
Priority foundation items support, facilitate, or enable control of risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury, such as personnel training, labeling, and record-keeping. We noted violations of priority foundation items as moderate priority.
Core items usually relate to standard operating procedures, facility structures, equipment design, or general maintenance. We noted violations of core items as low priority.
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