NATHAN'S FAMOUS
12801 W SUNRISE BLVD # 211, Sunrise FL 33323
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back of house Observed one flying insect flying around computers at office area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline fliptop lower cooler, raw burger container over cooked bacon container. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to reach out for a basket and a bag to store fries without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef patties stored above container of cooked bacon in Arctic Air reach in cooler. Inverted during inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. I light shield missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime and dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Dec 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At 3 compartment sink in back, hose submerged in sanitizer fluid in sanitizer compartment. Operator moved.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, employee touched raw beef patties with gloves then proceeded to grab single service container without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator educated on proper procedure.
Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator stated that no temperature was taken at time of delivery. Beef patties (47F-cold holding). Per operator delivered 2 hours ago. Per operator did not check temperature at time of delivery. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the reach in cooler behind cook line raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored overnight in cooler. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook line. Beef patties (47F-cold holding). Operator stated that no temperature was taken at time of delivery.. Per operator delivered 2 hours ago. Per operator did not check temperature at time of delivery.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the reach in cooler behind cook line raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored overnight in cooler. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of single service condiment boxes.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties cold held at 45F in reach in cooler. As per operator, patties received 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to walk in freezer for quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed thermometer display showing low. Need batteries.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purses stored on table next to takeout containers and other utensils. Operator removed and stored properly.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored above cut lettuce and ready to eat bacon. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed lettuce and cheese cooling in deep covered pans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed throughout establishment. PIC replaced soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizing solution on the floor next to cook line. PIC labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice Machine with an accumulation of mold like debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled with an accumulation of dust and grease.
Soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to cook line. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back of house Observed one flying insect flying around computers at office area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back of house-low boy cooler Observed burgers (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temp for approximately 2.5 hours. Manager placed items in walk in freezer to allow rapid cooling.
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. Inspector sent procedure to Manager. Manager printed and posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back of house. Observed no paper towel at hand wash station next to two door cooler. Employee replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to flip top cooler. Observed opened employee beverage stored next to ketchup and mustard. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter-frying unit. - Observed hood with an accumulation of grease and dust. - Observed accumulation of dust and grease on soda dispensing tubes.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front prep table next to flip top cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.