Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Nathan's Famous currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2026
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Nathan's Famous received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2026 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Nathan's Famous's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan's Famous's current NYC health grade?
Nathan's Famous currently has a A grade.
When was Nathan's Famous last inspected?
Nathan's Famous was last inspected on May 7, 2026.
What was Nathan's Famous's latest inspection score?
Nathan's Famous's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Nathan's Famous have in its latest inspection?
Nathan's Famous had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Nathan's Famous located?
Nathan's Famous is located at 1310 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11224.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40359705
Last updated: June 26, 2026