Nathan's Famous

12801 W Sunrise Blvd # 211, Sunrise, FL 33323

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Nathan's Famous appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Sunrise restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 26, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back of house Observed one flying insect flying around computers at office area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back of house-low boy cooler Observed burgers (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temp for approximately 2.5 hours. Manager placed items in walk in freezer to allow rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Inspector sent procedure to Manager. Manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back of house. Observed no paper towel at hand wash station next to two door cooler. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to flip top cooler. Observed opened employee beverage stored next to ketchup and mustard. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter-frying unit. - Observed hood with an accumulation of grease and dust. - Observed accumulation of dust and grease on soda dispensing tubes.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front prep table next to flip top cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathan's Famous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Famous on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Nathan's Famous compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Nathan's Famous most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Nathan's Famous' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nathan's Famous have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nathan's Famous 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan's Famous is inspected around two times per year on average.

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