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:
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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.
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Rodent-like droppings observed throughout kitchen. Facility has 10 business days to provide proof of next professional pest control treatment to MCOPH.
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Light and air space at bottom/side of exterior rear door.
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Front door propped open upon arrival.
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Window open in mop closet. Window lacking insect screen.
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Scoop handled observed in contact with food item in dry goods container.
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2 times repeat violation: Tongs stored on oven door handle along cooks line.
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In-use utensils stored in stagnant water in between uses.
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Bowl/cup used as scoop stored obtain dry goods/food items.
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Rust build-up on racks in prep unit.
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Rust build-up on multiple metal shelves in kitchen.
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Prep unit measuring 48F. Facility may not use unit until it is holding at or below 41F.
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Restroom door lacking self-closing mechanism for women’s restroom.
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Mop not stored hanging or inverted to dry.

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