Nathans Famous

100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Nathans Famous has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Lincoln average 87, so Nathans Famous trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a cutting board, the hand washing sink in the serving kitchen was blocked by a shelf and was lacking paper towel. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: the two door low boy located in serving area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. The doors on the two door freezer in the serving area were in poor condition. The equipment must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Cardboard is used in the construction of floor mats in the walk-in cooler area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food boxes were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair at the low boy freezer.

4-402.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen/preparation area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contacts surfaces of the floor at the walk-in freezer, shelves and preparation tables have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathans Famous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathans Famous on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nathans Famous?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nathans Famous.

How does Nathans Famous compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Nathans Famous most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Nathans Famous' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nathans Famous means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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