Nathan's

9333 Airport Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827
American
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Nathan's has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Nathan's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg patty (54F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (52F - Cold Holding) sitting in original boxes on counter in back prep area. Operator states out less then one hour, placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (126F - Hot Holding). At front counter. In unit less then four hours. Operator will reheat to 165°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket in sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels on floor behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ trash can in front of sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ front area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ underneath equipments front area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./ oil front area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer./ French fries **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ front area
05-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./ front area
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./ oil front area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer./ French fries cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathan's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathan's on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nathan's?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nathan's.

How does Nathan's compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Nathan's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Nathan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathan's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nathan's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan's is inspected roughly once per year on average.