Daytona Beach, Volusia County

NATHANS FAMOUS

831 E INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 18, 2026
City
Daytona Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 24548920

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream cooping station area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added station for scooping ice cream at end of line across from beverage machines, near entrance to back line at the very end. -operator currently has station set up, advised that if plans are not submitted/approved by DBPR Plan Review, administrative enforcement may be applied unless equipment is otherwise removed. Advising to submit plan alterations as soon as possible to DHR.PLANREVIEW@MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM -callback inspection shall occur in 60 daysWarning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time extension granted for 30 days Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Time extended 30 days, see comments Time Extended

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-14-7

Detail 24467444

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream cooping station area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added station for scooping ice cream at end of line across from beverage machines, near entrance to back line at the very end. -operator currently has station set up, advised that if plans are not submitted/approved by DBPR Plan Review, administrative enforcement may be applied unless equipment is otherwise removed. Advising to submit plan alterations as soon as possible to DHR.PLANREVIEW@MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM -callback inspection shall occur in 60 daysWarning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time extension granted for 30 days Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24467445

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink located up front Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 10Total: 21

22-48-5

Detail 24315318

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24315311

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese sauce 92-95F removed from temperature control placed in front ledge at grill. Advised to obtain appropriate hot holding equipment, or to use a non plastic pan on warm side of grill/stove, or to use a dedicated 4 hour time control with written policy if intending to safely keep TCS food at room temperature. Product would need to be used/discarded at 4 hours from being removed from heat. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24315314

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib attached to wall at 3 complete sink requires vacuum breaker attachment for potential backflow prevention Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24315304

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -chili, hot dogs, tzatziki Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24315302

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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24315308

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstructed by sink basin filled with equipment/blocked access by mop bucket Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 24315320

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

14-16-4

Detail 24315303

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -lid/spout to condiment bottle damaged inside bottom section of cooler on cook line. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24315310

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 24315317

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream cooping station area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has added station for scooping ice cream at end of line across from beverage machines, near entrance to back line at the very end. -operator currently has station set up, advised that if plans are not submitted/approved by DBPR Plan Review, administrative enforcement may be applied unless equipment is otherwise removed. Advising to submit plan alterations as soon as possible to DHR.PLANREVIEW@MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM -callback inspection shall occur in 60 daysWarning Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24315299

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

32-07-5

Detail 24315305

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -operator adding new bathroom in, current bathroom is barely accessible due to excessive equipment/supplies/debris inside restroom. Advised operator to keep bathroom open and accessible if establishment is open. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24315307

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24315315

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on floor in front of sink/grill. Manager cleaned up Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24315306

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor next to fryers Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24315312

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk container of sprinkles/nuts Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24315316

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24315300

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink located up front Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24315301

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -front surface of smoothie machine -gaskets to cooler drawers below grill -vent cover on one side of grill Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24315319

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -lowboy cooler across from fryers Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24315313

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

45-02-4

Detail 24315309

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -abc unit on wall next to fryers

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23983915

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -soft serve ice cream

03A-02-5

Detail 23983906

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -soft serve ice cream mix(inside unit) vanilla 47F, chocolate 76F. Person in charge stated loaded multiple days prior, see stop sale.

03E-03-5

Detail 23983914

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -chili, sour krout 79-84F inside tabletop warmer not turned on. Person in charge moved product down to cool down

02C-03-5

Detail 23983910

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open gallon of milk inside cooler for milkshakes, person in charge stated opened multiple days prior

31A-11-4

Detail 23983909

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink basin filled with multiple sani buckets, hose draped in front of Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23983918

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat test strips

36-32-5

Detail 23983907

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above grill near hood

21-16-4

Detail 23983912

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. -bag of clean linens on floor in room not partitioned from toilet room

36-73-4

Detail 23983913

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor under/behind equipment on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23983917

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease accumulation surrounding

25-06-4

Detail 23983911

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays in prepmarea

32-23-5

Detail 23983908

Basic - urinal not flushing/functioning properly.

45-02-4

Detail 23983916

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -abc extinguisher on wall next to fryer

Jun 2, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-08-7

Detail 23632029

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 23632026

Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in beverage preparation area. -behind front counter, operator stated intention to use large sink behind counter as a designated handwash sink. Advised operator to ensure hand sink is approved on plans and keep stocked with soap/paper towels and place a sign clearly designating sink for handwashing upon plan approval. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23632022

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -behind front counter -restrooms Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23632024

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23632023

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23632027

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 23632028

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects related requirements. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23632025

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink behind front counter Warning