NATHAN'S FAMOUS H9
4200 NW 21 ST, CONC H-9, Miami FL 33122
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019033844 | May 15, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back area handwashing sink block not accessible for employee observed garbage can,in front of the sink, and a rubber mat on top.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the front counter area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind front counter equipment.
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chicken breast ice buildup inside inside of the walk in freezer
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the back area hand washing sink. Manager put soap.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled on top of the hot holding unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain under the ice machine soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles next to the fryer at the end of the cook line.
Light not functioning. Back area light out.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken on top of the prep table.located in the front cook area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer surface soiled.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can and then washing dishes without washing hands. Coached employee on washing hands procedures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while prepping food. Manager coach employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments floor soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken by the three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tiles next to the fryer.
Light not functioning. Above three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front of the back area hand washing sink not accessible for all employees.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments at the back area, observed grease on the floor next to the fryer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at the back area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles next to the fryer.
Light not functioning. By three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at the front counter area hand washing sink.
Sep 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles on front counter area area next to the fryer.
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed parfaits with no date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach prep cooler running at 54 F
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles on front counter area area next to the fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the prep reach in cooler.
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.