Nathans Famous
831 E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407106
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection3 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 29, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-raw shell eggs stored above condiments/sauces inside lowboy behind counter
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
-paper towel used to absorb grease from bacon
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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, cheese
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -tony martini
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
-cucumber on rack inside cooler across from grill
Fixed on the spot
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-hood filters
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
-isolated area in mens restroom near prior urinal
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
-grease on floor behind the grill
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
-lights at ceiling fan on the cookline/prep area
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.