Nervous Nellies
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Nervous Nellies has nine inspections in the public record. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach average 82, so Nervous Nellies trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three and one half pounds of Ahi Tuna bearing a label stating "Remove From Package Prior to Thawing" completely thawed and still in sealed vacuum packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, per operator prepared 24 hours prior, it date marked. Operator date marked ribs with 12-14-2025 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small Waring mixer has food build up from previous days use. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three and one half pounds of Ahi Tuna bearing a label stating "Remove From Package Prior to Thawing" completely thawed and still in sealed vacuum packaging.
06-09-1
67
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf, a number 10 can of ketchup was observed with a severely dented can.
01B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle uses as scoop in elbow macaroni. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On dry storage shelf, a number 10 can of ketchup was observed with a severely dented can.
08B-20-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor at upstairs bar has build up of debris, especially behind glass washer.
36-10-4
74
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi stored over cooked ready to eat lobster meat. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At pantry station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared pork, per operator made 2 days ago, not date marked. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of pecans not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer batter made with rehydrated milk on fry station beer batter (81 F - Cold Holding), per operator batter was prepared one hour prior. Discussed Time As Public Health Control and provided form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over diced tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), operator contacted tech and is in route to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-47-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and small mixer in back prep table have build up of food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Operator has for,s but they have not been signed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on shelf of dish area with clean food containers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
50
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted nor printed on menu. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-081 and it was posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
90
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink for sanitizing. Repeat from 06-03-2022 **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb outside back door
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing date of last day served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the frozen drink machine behind main bar. Repeat from 06-03-2022 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink behind bar blocked with food containers and wiping cloths. Operator removed obstructions.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging at dish machine. Repeat from 06-03-2022 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In tall reach in cooler in back prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm). Operator refilled bucket with new sanitizer. . Repeat from 06-03-2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nervous Nellies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nervous Nellies on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nervous Nellies?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nervous Nellies.
How does Nervous Nellies compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Nervous Nellies most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Nervous Nellies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nervous Nellies have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nervous Nellies 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 Nervous Nellies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nervous Nellies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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