In the realm of food safety inspections, Berks County has been under the microscope, with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture conducting regular checks to ensure the well-being of its residents. The week of June 22-28, 2026, was no exception, as several establishments faced scrutiny for various violations. Among the facilities inspected, 7-Eleven Store 40241J, Aj's Family Pizzeria, Antonio's Trattoria, Blackwood Golf Course, Clover Hill Meats, Dairy Queen #10296, Deli Station, Dollar General #0497, Domino's 4720, Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Giant Food #6289, Hawaii Kitchen, Herman's Drive-In Inc, Hillbilly Bbq Xgb-0928, Joyful House, Julie's Country Cafe, Mom Chaffe's Cellarette, Pleasantville Diner, Red Plate Diner, Rita's Italian Ice - Muhlenberg, Sammy's Steaks & Fries #1 (Xp-57581), Screpesi Sandwich Shop, Sheetz #345, Spunktown Tavern, Sweet Ride Ice Cream Parlor & Soda Fountain, Taco Fest, Taste of Crepes, Tosco Pizza Parlor, Turkey Hill Minit Market #257, Twin Valley Recreation, Universal Mart/Sunoco, and Wawa #0282 were all part of this comprehensive inspection process. Among these, several establishments faced violations, ranging from moderate to high priority issues. For instance, 7-Eleven Store 40241J was cited for a moderate priority violation related to grease and soil accumulation on cooking equipment in the retail area. Aj's Family Pizzeria faced high priority issues, including a refrigerated ready-to-eat food item beyond its use or sell-by date in the walk-in cooler. Antonio's Trattoria was cited for a low priority violation involving deeply scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required. Blackwood Golf Course faced moderate and low priority violations, including issues with date marking and non-food contact surfaces. Clover Hill Meats was cited for moderate priority violations related to prepackaged food labeling and sanitizer test strips. Dairy Queen #10296 faced a low priority violation involving mops not being hung to air dry. Deli Station was cited for a moderate priority violation related to prepackaged dips and flavored cream cheese labeling. Dollar General #0497 faced a low priority violation involving potential pest harborage areas in the backroom/stock area. Domino's 4720 was cited for moderate and low priority violations, including issues with chemical labeling and mops not being hung to air dry. Fairgrounds Farmers Market faced a low priority violation involving peeling paint above a corner market stand. Giant Food #6289 faced high and low priority violations, including issues with water leaking and a rusty refrigeration unit. Hawaii Kitchen was cited for moderate priority violations related to hot water heater issues and sanitizer test strips. Herman's Drive-In Inc faced an issue with an expired Certified Food Manager certificate. Hillbilly Bbq Xgb-0928 faced high, moderate, and low priority violations, including issues with plumbing, sanitizer concentration, and cutting boards. Joyful House faced high, moderate, and low priority violations, including issues with food storage and sanitation. Julie's Country Cafe was cited for high and low priority violations, including issues with temperature control and food storage. Mom Chaffe's Cellarette faced high priority violations related to raw eggs stored above produce and chlorine chemical sanitizer residual. Pleasantville Diner faced moderate and low priority violations, including issues with sanitizer concentration and floor cleanliness. Red Plate Diner faced high, moderate, and low priority violations, including issues with sanitizer residual and food storage. Rita's Italian Ice - Muhlenberg faced a low priority violation involving mops not being hung to air dry. Sammy's Steaks & Fries #1 (Xp-57581) faced a low priority violation involving a missing screen door. Screpesi Sandwich Shop was cited for a moderate priority violation involving temperature measuring devices. Sheetz #345 faced high and moderate priority violations, including issues with sanitizer residual and old food residue. Spunktown Tavern faced high and low priority violations, including issues with food storage and hair restraints. Sweet Ride Ice Cream Parlor & Soda Fountain faced a high priority violation involving sanitizer residual. Taco Fest faced high, moderate, and low priority violations, including issues with food storage and sanitizer concentration. Taste of Crepes was cited for moderate priority violations related to thermometers and handwash sink cleanliness. Tosco Pizza Parlor faced moderate and low priority violations, including issues with chemical labeling and basement accessibility. Turkey Hill Minit Market #257 faced a high priority violation involving expired milk. Twin Valley Recreation faced high, moderate, and low priority violations, including issues with food employee practices and sanitizer concentration. Universal Mart/Sunoco faced a high priority violation involving raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-drink drinks. Wawa #0282 faced a moderate priority violation involving cappuccino equipment cleanliness. Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Co faced a moderate priority violation involving a soda gun cleanliness. Among the facilities with no violations, notable establishments include American House, Bebe's Kitchen, China House, Chipotle Mexican Grill #1546, Domino's #4810, Domino's 4847, Fleetwood Orioles Nest 23, Fuji San, Hamburg Diner, Homer's Bar & Grill, Jen & Jessie's Creamery, Michael's Restaurant, Pastelitos by Val, Perk up Truck/Mff 2 (Zgc9888), Playa Bowls, Porky's Last Stand Smokehouse + Bbq Mff3, Primo Hoagies, Reading Coffee Roaster, Sammy's Steaks & Fries #3 (Xp-57582), Sammy's Steaks & Fries #6 (Xhh6048) Mff3, Scoupe De Ville, Scrimager Meats Too, Shades of Green, Sly Fox at the Knitting Mills, Sweets by J, Taco Bell #42249, The Bowers Hotel, The Cone, The Philly Jawn Cheesesteak, Toss of the Town LLC, and Turkey Hill Minit Market #244. These inspections highlight the ongoing efforts to maintain food safety standards in Berks County, with violations ranging from minor to critical, and the importance of addressing these issues to prevent potential health hazards.
