Nathan's Famous D-37
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Nathan's Famous D-37 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Corn dogs (61 F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach in cooler according to operator since this morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Corn dogs (61 F - Cold Holding) inside of the reach in cooler according to operator since this morning.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum and doing fries. Manager coached employe, employee discarded gum. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with grease on the outside
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast Philly meat at room temperature temperature.
06-01-5
55
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back area handwashing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drink cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obviously front counter reach in freezer shelves with rust
14-33-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (55 F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (55 F - Cold Holding); Jumbo hot dogs (57 F - Cold Holding); cut avocados (59 F - Cold Holding) stored in a prep cooler located in the cook line according to operator since this morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (55 F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (55 F - Cold Holding); Jumbo hot dogs (57 F - Cold Holding); cut avocados (59 F - Cold Holding) stored in a prep cooler located in the cook line according to operator since this morning.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - 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 prep cooler located in the cook line ambient temperature 57 F
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler located in the cook line ambient temperature 57 F
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Philly steak in standing water, hamburger patties being thawed out at room temperature
06-01-5
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at the back area reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back area hand washing sink use as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded chicken, corn dogs stored inside of the reach in freezer no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter prep reach in cooler.
22-16-4
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Hot dogs (52 F - Cold Holding) stored over night;corn dogs (59 F - Cold Holding) stored in unit since this morning;Chili (60 F - Cold Holding) stored since yesterday;Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) stored over night in the back area reach in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot dogs (52 F - Cold Holding) stored over night;corn dogs (59 F - Cold Holding) stored in unit since this morning;Chili (60 F - Cold Holding) stored since yesterday;Swiss cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) stored over night in the back area reach in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand inside of the three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - 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 back area reach in cooler running at 72 F
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the front counter area reach in freezer
14-69-4
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled located at the lobby. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the fryer
14-33-4
82
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles, can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front area Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nathan's Famous D-37 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Famous D-37 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nathan's Famous D-37?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nathan's Famous D-37.
How does Nathan's Famous D-37 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Nathan's Famous D-37 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Nathan's Famous D-37's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathan's Famous D-37 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nathan's Famous D-37 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nathan's Famous D-37 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan's Famous D-37 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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