CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new round of food safety inspections across Chester County revealed a wide range of violations last week, from broken equipment and missing handwashing supplies to pest infestations and improper food handling — raising renewed concerns about kitchen conditions in several local establishments.
According to inspection reports dated Nov. 21, 2025, county health officials cited issues at multiple locations, including convenience stores, restaurants, and grocery markets. While most violations did not require closure, several demanded immediate corrective action and follow-up reviews.
At 7-Eleven / A Plus in Elverson, inspectors reported a broken Follett ice machine that must be repaired, replaced, or removed within two weeks. A damaged paper towel dispenser in the warewashing room also required correction within seven days.
A follow-up inspection at Kaanchi Indian Cuisine in Thorndale revealed extensive German cockroach activity throughout the facility. Inspectors warned that contaminated food-contact surfaces could pose a significant health risk and issued a detailed, multi-step pest management plan. The restaurant is required to maintain weekly professional pest control service and provide ongoing documentation.
At La Villita Mexican Grocery in West Grove, inspectors cited several violations, including improperly labeled prepackaged ice cream, cut fruit stored without the required sinks for food preparation, missing light shields, and worn carpet in the sales area that must be replaced with a cleanable surface.
Two West Chester establishments received citations as well. At The Mediterranean Bakery on West Gay Street, inspectors ordered the removal of a residential-style oven not permitted in commercial food service, required cleaning of hood filters, and noted the absence of a required Chester County Certified Food Manager (CFM).
Nearby, The Mediterranean restaurant at 150 W. Gay Street was cited for unlabeled food containers, missing date marking on refrigerated ready-to-eat items, improper thawing of vacuum-packaged raw tuna, and the lack of a temperature measuring tool for the high-temperature dishwasher.
The most extensive list of violations came from the Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza in Elverson, where inspectors cited issues involving cleaning procedures, sanitizing solutions, warewashing equipment, non-food-contact surfaces, outdoor waste storage, hand-drying provisions, clutter, and missing CFM certification paperwork. Managers for Dunkin’ Donuts and Roy Rogers were instructed to submit their certification applications within seven days.
County officials encourage residents to report unsanitary conditions at food establishments by submitting an Environmental Health Complaint. Complaints are confidential and investigated by the Chester County Health Department. Anyone who becomes ill after eating at a food facility is urged to call 610-344-6225 rather than submitting the online form.
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