NATHAN'S FAMOUS OLD TOWN
5770 W IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY STE 135, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407-765-1221
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 License was renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed employee handling raw chicken with gloves, then handled cellphone and proceed to touch door handle of top of maketable on cook line to close it. Educated employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. After employee handled cellphone, had to encourage employee to wash hands and change gloves before returning to handle raw chicken. Employee rubbed hands for less than 10 seconds before placing on new gloves.
Ceiling tile missing. Directly outside of walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle over reach-in cooler at end of cook line on right side. Several employee drinks on flat top grill next to steam table.
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Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions and case of water bottles on floor of walk-in cooler. Bags of ice on floor of walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equip door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of shelving with cutting boards next to triple sink, low enough to be contaminated by someone walking by.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at cook line slow draining.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with mop water below triple sink.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer on prep table next to waffle machine across from triple sink. Operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from triple sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One CO2 tank not secured, the other one is secured where soda bib racks are.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water temping 70F next to microwave on cook line. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. One light out under hood.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on prep table across from triple sink. Educated operator, they placed under running water.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 License was renewed during inspection
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. Provided operator with form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Javier missing food handler certificate. Employee completed training during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in ceiling vents soiled
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form to post Operator posted sign during inspection
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.slightly soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.dry storage area
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.in the walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large buckets in front of hand sink in back
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Jeff, emma
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -under chemicals inside ware washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire racks above 3 compartment sink
Slight Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -splash guard inside ice machine
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by the grill is not cooling.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In the walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by the grill is not cooling.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop inside of the ice
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the cold holding unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.