Food Safety

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A health inspector points out a critical food safety violation to a chef in a Berks County restaurant kitchen.
Food & Drink

Berks Restaurants Cited for Critical Food Safety Violations

Out of 67 retail food establishments inspected in Berks County last week, nearly half — 33 — were cited for violations.

Hannah Pierce·July 17, 2026
Home-based food business owners reviewing new regulations and permit requirements for 2025 with a serious yet hopeful expression.
Food & Drink

How Do Home-Based Food Business Regulations and Permits Work in 2025?

Starting September 1, 2025, even selling homemade cookies will require official registration, ushering in a new era for home-based food businesses.

Hannah Pierce·May 19, 2026
Health inspector confronts a food vendor at a busy night market, causing disruption and concern among vendors and customers.
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Health Department Cracks Down on Unpermitted Food Pop-Ups

Last Saturday, a health inspector's order shut down the bustling 'Global Eats' Night Market in downtown [City Name], leaving dozens of small food vendors scrambling and hundreds of customers without t

Sophie Nguyen·May 12, 2026
Why Something Sweet Without Wheat Is the Gluten-Free Bakery Customers Keep Coming Back To
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Why Something Sweet Without Wheat Is the Gluten-Free Bakery Customers Keep Coming Back To

Something Sweet Without Wheat is a gluten-free bakery that consistently earns repeat customers by providing reliable, high-quality, and safe gluten-free products, including beloved staples and treats. Its certified facility and focus on consistent results eliminate common friction points for customers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Sponsored·May 6, 2026
Split image: Diner scrutinizing a health score on a tablet, juxtaposed with a busy restaurant kitchen focused on meticulous food preparation.
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What Are Local Food Safety Rules for Diners and Restaurants?

In 2022, over 1,000 foodborne illness outbreaks were reported in the U.

Hannah Pierce·April 24, 2026
A health inspector scrutinizes a clipboard in a tense restaurant kitchen, while a nervous chef observes.
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How Do Local Food Safety Regulations Impact Restaurant Inspection Scores?

None of the 12 most commonly cited violations during routine restaurant inspections were critical food safety hazards, according to a study published in pmc .

Hannah Pierce·April 23, 2026
Health inspector scrutinizes a restaurant kitchen during a food safety inspection, highlighting potential violations and risks to diners.
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Local Restaurants Face Scrutiny in March and April Food Safety Inspections

Ten Tulare County restaurants failed health inspections in March, revealing a persistent challenge in food safety even as new culinary ventures emerge, according to the Visalia Times-Delta .

Hannah Pierce·April 19, 2026