NELLY'S DELI
812 MASON AVE., Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 386-226-3440
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024035175 | May 7, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket, deli reach in cooler. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. -torn/hanging cooler gasket. -walk in cooler walls rusted/corroded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -table under sandwich press has accumulation of food debris.
Reach-in cooler gaskets have accumulation of food residues.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sliced deli meats.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee cellphone stored a food preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. -side of fryer soiled with accumulated grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled. -slicer soiled with food debris.with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease, dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - display cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -sandwich press soiled with grease/food debris. -table under sandwich press soiled with grease/food debris. -shelf with slicer and pizza oven soiled and rusted. -exterior of pizza oven soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -package of pizza boxes stored on floor in storage room.
Walk in cooler walls rusted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall next to sandwich press has peeling paint from heat and buildup of grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Apr 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor in storage area.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast beef in walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, plastic trays being stored in handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense shredded cheese in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor in storage area.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under cooking equipment.
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: can opener.
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.
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.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under cooking equipment.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.