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Nathan's Famous

569 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11205

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 25, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 25, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Mar 3, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)
Oct 29, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Jun 5, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 27 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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