Nathan's Famous H9
4200 NW 21 St, Conc H-9, Miami, FL 33122 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331547
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection3 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no test kit onsite.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener blade soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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 .
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled behind front counter equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents soiled in the front counter area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.