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NERVOUS NELLIES

1131 1 ST, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.463.8077

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605551
Grade history
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line coleslaw (65 F - Cold Holding), operator is placing coleslaw on Time As Public Heath Control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line coleslaw (65 F - Cold Holding), operator is placing coleslaw on Time As Public Heath Control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Operator refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf, a number 10 can of ketchup was observed with a severely dented can.
High priority/01B-01-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle uses as scoop in elbow macaroni. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On dry storage shelf, a number 10 can of ketchup was observed with a severely dented can.
Basic/08B-20-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor at upstairs bar has build up of debris, especially behind glass washer.
Basic/36-10-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At pantry station. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of pecans not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-47-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site

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