Nathan's Famous

569 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Nathan's Famous has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Nathan's Famous on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mar 3, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Oct 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathan's Famous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Famous on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nathan's Famous?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nathan's Famous.

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

Nathan's Famous most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nathan's Famous 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 inspected?

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

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