NATHANS FAMOUS
With 5 documented inspections, NATHANS FAMOUS in DAYTONA BEACH has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
International Speedway Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/21/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13503266
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 8 int, 10 basic
- 32-07-5:Basic - 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. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on floor in front of sink/grill. Manager cleaned up Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor next to fryers Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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 Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink located up front Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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 Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -lowboy cooler across from fryers Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstructed by sink basin filled with equipment/blocked access by mop bucket Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - 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 [email protected] -callback inspection shall occur in 60 daysWarning Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -abc unit on wall next to fryers
8/25/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10919847
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above grill near hood
- 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. -bag of clean linens on floor in room not partitioned from toilet room
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor under/behind equipment on cook line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease accumulation surrounding
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays in prepmarea
- 32-23-5:Basic - urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -soft serve ice cream
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink basin filled with multiple sani buckets, hose draped in front of Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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
6/2/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10850891
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/9/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10799537
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2025· 12mo ago
Visit ID: 10743694
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 4 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects related requirements. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink behind front counter Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in beverage preparation area. -behind front counter, operator stated intention to use large sink behind counter as a designated handwash sink. Advised operator to ensure hand sink is approved on plans and keep stocked with soap/paper towels and place a sign clearly designating sink for handwashing upon plan approval. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -behind front counter -restrooms Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Warning