Nathans

Ft Drum Service Plaza, Mile Marker 184, Okeechobee, FL 34972
American
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Nathans has four inspections in the public record. Nathans was last inspected on Jul 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Nathans' latest score of 78 falls below the Okeechobee average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwasher area spiked with black mold like substance. Area is used by 3 concepts-NATHANS, EARLY AND KFC.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top, inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in low freezer
23-03-4
86
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under and along drip line of hood heavily soiled.
36-27-5
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE LUCKY LEAF BRAND, 8lb 10oz x 2 See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At handwash station by fryers.
33-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathans on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nathans?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nathans.

How does Nathans compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Nathans most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Nathans' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathans have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nathans 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 Nathans inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nathans is inspected around two times per year on average.