Coney Island Drive-Inn

1112 E Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Coney Island Drive-Inn has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Brooksville restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on black hose attached to spigot.

29-42-4

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Apr 8, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - 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.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee was hands in hand sink near dish machine where hot water nozzle is inoperable.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - 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

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled with food debris and metal shavings

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind/ under equipment throughout kitchen

36-73-4

Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on steam table lid handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near dish area -in rear prep area under three compartment sink

36-03-4

Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil in prep area on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice machine in prep area

36-24-5

Basic - 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

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk in cooler walls soiled with mold like growth **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Jun 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 11, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. operator labeled spray bottles and squeeze bottles at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 32oz cups floor Operator the large case of styrofoam cups off the floor to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coney Island Drive-Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coney Island Drive-Inn on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coney Island Drive-Inn?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coney Island Drive-Inn.

How does Coney Island Drive-Inn compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Coney Island Drive-Inn most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Coney Island Drive-Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coney Island Drive-Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coney Island Drive-Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Coney Island Drive-Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coney Island Drive-Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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