Nathan's Famous H9
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Nathan's Famous H9 has eight inspections in the public record. Nathan's Famous H9 was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Nathan's Famous H9 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chicken breast ice buildup inside inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the back area hand washing sink. Manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled on top of the hot holding unit .
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain under the ice machine soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles next to the fryer at the end of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Back area light out. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken on top of the prep table.located in the front cook area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer surface soiled.
23-03-4
55
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can and then washing dishes without washing hands. Coached employee on washing hands procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while prepping food. Manager coach employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken by the three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tiles next to the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles on front counter area area next to the fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles on front counter area area next to the fryer. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed parfaits with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles on front counter area area next to the fryer.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the prep reach in cooler.
14-69-4
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 reach prep cooler running at 54 F
14-74-7
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 07/01/22 **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed Evania Branel expired on 07/13/22, Zaida Torres expired 07/20/22.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nathan's Famous H9 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Famous H9 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nathan's Famous H9?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nathan's Famous H9.
How does Nathan's Famous H9 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Nathan's Famous H9 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Nathan's Famous H9's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathan's Famous H9 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nathan's Famous H9 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nathan's Famous H9 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan's Famous H9 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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