By: Don Shaw email: don.shaw@pennsylvaniachronicle.com 

Norristown, PA

Nataly’s Restaurant

238 W MAIN ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 9/9/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Nataly’s Restaurant was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 14 violations were found.

The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:

• Multiple food items in prep unit observed with internal temperatures greater than 41F: shredded cheese; grated cheese; sliced ham. All items moved to properly-functioning refrigerator for cooling.

• Rodent-like droppings observed throughout kitchen. Facility has 10 business days to provide proof of next professional pest control treatment to MCOPH.

• Light and air space at bottom/side of exterior rear door.

• Front door propped open upon arrival.

• Window open in mop closet. Window lacking insect screen.

• Scoop handled observed in contact with food item in dry goods container.

• 2 times repeat violation: Tongs stored on oven door handle along cooks line.

• In-use utensils stored in stagnant water in between uses.

• Bowl/cup used as scoop stored obtain dry goods/food items.

• Rust build-up on racks in prep unit.

• Rust build-up on multiple metal shelves in kitchen.

• Prep unit measuring 48F. Facility may not use unit until it is holding at or below 41F.

• Restroom door lacking self-closing mechanism for women’s restroom.

• Mop not stored hanging or inverted to dry.