3 Nelsons
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, 3 Nelsons has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 12 violations.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
3 Nelsons' latest score is in line with the Perry average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream scoop dipperwell has mold like substance .
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout entire restaurant kitchen, dining, front line, bathroom, dish room. This violation addressed on previous inspection with call back due 6-2-26.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, exterior of reachin cooler.
23-03-4
82
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 72 rodent droppings on floor in closet connected to seating area, below water heater. 2. Four rodent droppings on floor in corner of warewash area, near three-compartment sink. Inspector also observed chew marks on extension corn near water heater closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Three rodent droppings on floor in corner of warewash area. 13 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area, near back door of building. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade at cookline soiled with old food debris. 2. Interior or reach-in cooler near cookline soiled with food debris and/or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for any employees employed at this establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: No change, time extended. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 of approved food handler training available for any employees. The person in charge provided eight black and white photocopies of food handler training certificates. Three employees working in kitchen and handling food. One employee stated he has been employed at this location for approximately one year. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: No change, time extended. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with beard working in kitchen and handling food with beard restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Wall near cookline soiled with grease. 3. Floor in warewash area soiled with dirt and/or debris. 4. Floor in dry storage area heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
58
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three trays containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above pans containing fully-cooked bacon and mushrooms inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved both items to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 72 rodent droppings on floor in closet connected to seating area, below water heater. 2. Four rodent droppings on floor in corner of warewash area, near three-compartment sink. Inspector also observed chew marks on extension corn near water heater closet. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing glass cleaner stored beside single-use straws on shelf below front counter. An employee removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back side of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pan containing hotdogs missing date mark inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee stated the hotdogs were opened two days prior and added the proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade at cookline soiled with old food debris. 2. Interior or reach-in cooler near cookline soiled with food debris and/or mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at right side of ice machine blocked with brooms and light fixture.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for any employees employed at this establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - 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 of approved food handler training available for any employees. The person in charge provided eight black and white photocopies of food handler training certificates. Three employees working in kitchen and handling food. One employee stated he has been employed at this location for approximately one year. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Three employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at handwash sink at right side of ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. The person in charge provided eight black and white photocopies of food handler training certificates.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing blue and purple chemicals missing labels at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Missing section of ceiling above water heater. 2. Paint peeling on ceiling in kitchen near cookline.
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured outside in side of building.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving below prep table at cookline lined with cardboard.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with beard working in kitchen and handling food with beard restraint. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken unused reach-in cooler in rear storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground near dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Buildup of grease on ground beside grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster both sitting directly on grass and/or soil.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of equipment at cookline heavily soiled with grease. 2. Gaskets on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer doors throughout establishment soiled with grease and/or mold-like substance. 3. Exterior of sugar bin soiled with black substance and/or grease. 4. Lids on chili and cheese in warmer at cookline soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing section of drain pipe below mop sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use cups stored directly on floor in dry storage area. An employee placed the cups on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Wall near cookline soiled with grease. 3. Floor in warewash area soiled with dirt and/or debris. 4. Floor in dry storage area heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of washing machines, refrigerators, and other unused equipment stored outside behind establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spigot on back side of building dripping onto ground.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bin containing sugar missing label near front counter.
02D-01-5
11
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind front counter and cook line has heavy soil build-up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
95
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
33-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All rooms occupied exterior inspection. Floors have heavy soil buildup, kitchen, front line, dining room, bathroom, dish room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
82
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50F, Cut lettuce 46F, cheese 49F. Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Cut tomatoes 50°F, cheese 55°F, Cut lettuce 48°F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
33-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All rooms occupied exterior inspection. Floors have heavy soil buildup, kitchen, front line, dining room, bathroom, dish room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter has broken and cracked tile, wood base is rotting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
67
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50°F, Cut lettuce 46°F, cheese 49°F. Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All rooms occupied exterior inspection. Floors have heavy soil buildup, kitchen, front line, dining room, bathroom, dish room.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter has broken and cracked tile, wood base is rotting.
14-13-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor fan with heavy dust buildup.
36-50-4
41
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
78
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 55°F, Iced during inspection .
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cleaning items. Sink in dish room.
31A-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain pipe missing.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in three-compartment sink.
29-20-5
70
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler cut tomatoes 49°, cheese 49°, cut lettuce 50°, upright cooler on line beef 45°, cheese 45°. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of upright cooler on cook line.
22-16-4
70
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Made current during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over mushrooms.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at 64°, cut tomatoes at 59°. Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide cold water.
27-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep table on line.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. And standing water. Floor under and around ice machine.
36-73-4
45
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Goodies powder on prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over slaw, Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50°, cut lettuce 53°, less than 4 hours per operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dish room. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw will last 3 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
41
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 51°, less than 4 hours per operator , Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone, Removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle missing at handwash sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water at hand sink.
29-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Nelsons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Nelsons on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Nelsons?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 3 Nelsons.
How does 3 Nelsons compare to other restaurants in Perry?
3 Nelsons most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Perry average of 81.
Has 3 Nelsons' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 3 Nelsons have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 3 Nelsons means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 3 Nelsons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Nelsons is inspected around four times per year on average.
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