Nathan's Famous Old Town
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Nathan's Famous Old Town, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 License was renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Javier missing food handler certificate. Employee completed training during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in ceiling vents soiled
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form to post Operator posted sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.slightly soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.dry storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.in the walk in cooler
36-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment
16-46-4
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by the grill is not cooling. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop inside of the ice
10-08-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In the walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by the grill is not cooling.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the cold holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to fryers. chicken batter (83F - Cold Holding); fish batter (84F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bagged raw chicken in walk in cooler on shelf over raw beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter next to fryers. chicken batter (83F - Cold Holding); fish batter (84F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos expired 8/1/21. Maria and Luis no longer work for establishment **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Emailed paperwork
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juices has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 83°F next to fryer. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nathan's Famous Old Town last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Famous Old Town on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nathan's Famous Old Town?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nathan's Famous Old Town.
How does Nathan's Famous Old Town compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Nathan's Famous Old Town most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Nathan's Famous Old Town's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathan's Famous Old Town 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 Famous Old Town 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 Famous Old Town inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan's Famous Old Town is inspected around three times per year on average.
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