CONEY ISLAND DRIVE-INN
1112 E JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-796-9141
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dogs (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler in kitchen. Items had been in cooler since this morning. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dogs (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler in kitchen. Items had been in cooler since this morning. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on black hose attached to spigot.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on fryer side of hood system soiled with an accumulation of grease.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 0ppm, operator called for service during inspection and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
Hand wash sink not operational near ice machine. Operator states parts just came in and is in process of being repaired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/blade soiled. Operator cleaned
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/blade soiled. Operator cleaned
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/. Rear prep area has been turned into dish washing area. Dish machine, three compartment sink has been added. Cooking equipment has been removed. New ice machine has been added in front area. No plans on file
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above food in dry storage. Operator removed
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come in rear door from outside, out on gloves and begin working with clean equipment without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator/employee.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee was hands in hand sink near dish machine where hot water nozzle is inoperable.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled with food debris and metal shavings
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dish machine hot water nozzle inoperable
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on steam table lid handles.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils stored near dish area hand wash sink in area that exposes them to splash from hand washing. Operator cleaned and moved utensils
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near dish area -in rear prep area under three compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee smart watch and keys stored on dry storage shelf with single service items. Operable removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind/ under equipment throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil in prep area on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice machine in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -behind nozzles on front counter soda fountain soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk in cooler walls soiled with mold like growth
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.