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Restaurant Inspections

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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
A health inspector scrutinizes a clipboard in a tense restaurant kitchen, while a nervous chef observes.
Food & Drink

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