NELLY STREET TACOS & ICE CREAM
12546 US 301 S, Dade City FL 33525 · 352-437-4444
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 24
APR 26
MAY 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 49 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dining area 10 flies in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015036415 | Jul 20, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready-to eat sauce and raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat rice in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. Raw chorizo stored over cooked products in reach-in cooler on cook like. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine. Operator placed soap.
Back door heavily rusted cracked/in poor repair behind dishmachine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in heated dipper well with no running water at 67F. Plugged in, but not heating. Discussed different solutions with operator.
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over prepared onions in walk in cooler. Operator arranged items correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel and empty gallon jug in dish area hand sink. Operator removed items
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Dessert items in self serve cooler not marked with item description or date packaged. Operator removed the desserts from the self serve cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved rice.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in shopping bag in walk in cooler, bread directly touching the shopping bag.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of limes in dish area hand sink. Bucket in hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed items.
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.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil by back door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife and cleaned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops held in room temperature water in heated water well. Operator turned on heat.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container not labeled. Operator placed label.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cups on prep table. Employees remove them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor In ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops thawing in sink at room temperature. Operator turned water on a slow stream.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board
Aug 17, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No dish machine, operator states it is on order.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach is not for food contact surfaces or dishes
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dining area 10 flies in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on floor by back door 3 rodent droppings under wok station in kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Filters stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink, filters removed
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water for entire establishment, hot water heater not working, water temperature is 81F. Operator had pilot turned on, water temperature is now 102F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or hand wash sign at sink by buffet tables, all items have been stocked at hand sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No dish machine, operator states it is on order.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at hand sink next to buffet tables, operator turned water on under sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under door in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station
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.