NATHANS FAMOUS

Name: NATHANS FAMOUS
Address: 831 E INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL, 32118, US
Rating: 57.7

831 E INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32118

License #7407106

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

57.7 Grade F / 100

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September 29, 2026 · 13 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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NATHANS FAMOUS in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 10 critical, 18 major, 31 minor.

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May 18, 2026

The latest inspection on September 29, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above condiments/sauces inside lowboy behind counter
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor behind the grill
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -isolated area in mens restroom near prior urinal
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -tony martini
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -cucumber on rack inside cooler across from grill
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -chili, cheese
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights at ceiling fan on the cookline/prep area
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel used to absorb grease from bacon

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. -operator adding new bathroom in, current bathroom is barely accessible due to excessive equipment/supplies/debris inside restroom. Advised operator to keep bathroom open and accessible if establishment is open.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on floor in front of sink/grill. Manager cleaned up
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor next to fryers
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk container of sprinkles/nuts
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink located up front
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -front surface of smoothie machine -gaskets to cooler drawers below grill -vent cover on one side of grill
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -lowboy cooler across from fryers
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese sauce 92-95F removed from temperature control placed in front ledge at grill. Advised to obtain appropriate hot holding equipment, or to use a non plastic pan on warm side of grill/stove, or to use a dedicated 4 hour time control with written policy if intending to safely keep TCS food at room temperature. Product would need to be used/discarded at 4 hours from being removed from heat.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib attached to wall at 3 complete sink requires vacuum breaker attachment for potential backflow prevention
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -chili, hot dogs, tzatziki
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstructed by sink basin filled with equipment/blocked access by mop bucket
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
[14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -lid/spout to condiment bottle damaged inside bottom section of cooler on cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream cooping station area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added station for scooping ice cream at end of line across from beverage machines, near entrance to back line at the very end. -operator currently has station set up, advised that if plans are not submitted/approved by DBPR Plan Review, administrative enforcement may be applied unless equipment is otherwise removed. Advising to submit plan alterations as soon as possible to DHR.PLANREVIEW@MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM -callback inspection shall occur in 60 days
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -abc unit on wall next to fryers

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above grill near hood
[21-16-4] Clean linens stored in improper location. -bag of clean linens on floor in room not partitioned from toilet room
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor under/behind equipment on cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease accumulation surrounding
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays in prepmarea
[32-23-5] urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -soft serve ice cream
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -soft serve ice cream mix(inside unit) vanilla 47F, chocolate 76F. Person in charge stated loaded multiple days prior, see stop sale.
[03E-03-5] Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -chili, sour krout 79-84F inside tabletop warmer not turned on. Person in charge moved product down to cool down
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open gallon of milk inside cooler for milkshakes, person in charge stated opened multiple days prior
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink basin filled with multiple sani buckets, hose draped in front of
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat test strips
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -abc extinguisher on wall next to fryer