Coney Island Drive Inn

674 Ne 5 St, Crystal River, FL 34429

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Coney Island Drive Inn has nine inspections in the public record. Coney Island Drive Inn was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Crystal River restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Base of ice cream machine soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times with rolling cart at handwash sink off cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

May 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in drive thru area blocked with a box stored inside of handwash sink and a container and cloth stored in handwash sink to the right of the front counter/POS area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink off cook line to the left of the dryers and at handwash sink to the right of the front counter/POS area. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored in mop sink to the left of the ice machine. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-07-4

Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Menu states "fresh squeezed lemonade". Operator states establishment switched to frozen lemon juice concentrate approximately 6 months ago. **Admin Complaint**

52-10-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in front of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table near ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Steam table on cooks line has pin hole, leaking water. Operator has bucket placed to catch water

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-Cooler floor soiled **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near Walk-in-Cooler and fryers **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge reading 100F through all cycles - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**

16-38-5

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

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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 Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 Crystal River?

Coney Island Drive Inn most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coney Island Drive Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coney Island Drive Inn 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 Coney Island Drive Inn inspected?

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

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