Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis)
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Eustis restaurant scores 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board at front counter. Soda nozzles at drive thru. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter Floor under equipment at front counter and back kitchen area. Floor behind and in the corner of all equipment. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white freezer at front counter. In walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryers Exterior reach in coolers at front counter. Exterior freezer at front counter. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Exterior of all equipment Hand washing sink at drive thru. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter. Walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At front counter and back kitchen area. Wall by mop sink Wall by three compartment sink" **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
29-11-4
61
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary 400++ ppm. Operator added water rechecked 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table back kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop on floor in the back kitchen area. Operator hung. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter soiled Floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by ice machine and three compartment sink. Wall by drive thru **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - floors in back prep area.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - interior of hot holding unit
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind fryers
36-27-5
61
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to hot hold unit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of purple liquid **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - interior of all fryers - all white cutting board on make line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - scrubby and towel stored in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - fryer missing front rollers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - on front line
36-22-4
47
Apr 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis)?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis).
How does Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) 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 (Eustis) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coney Island Drive-Inn (Eustis) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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