Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood's latest score of 90 sits above the Wildwood average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eric expired 6/28/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); coney sauce/chili containing beef (54F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (55F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (54F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (51F - Cold Holding); pork (53F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (55F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler ambient 51F. Operator state's temperatures were last taken at 9am. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); coney sauce/chili containing beef (54F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (55F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (54F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (51F - Cold Holding); pork (53F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (55F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on trash can **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - 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 set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eric expired 6/28/25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer unit in disrepair Walk in cooler ambient 50F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor in storage area. Operator moved to top of crates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meat crumbles at 119F on steam table cook line. Manager states out for 1 hour. Placed back on steam table. 2nd temp 153F at 3:51 pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen near dish washer
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring pitcher in sink. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with expired certificate of 2023 for safe food handling. Anthony.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in sanitizer bucket, manager redid and it read 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer bucket water heavily soiled. Manager dumped water and redid buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
Basic - Outdoor freezer unsecured. Indoor freezer not operable. Temporarily using outdoor freezer, which has a padlock that was not locked. Operator and inspector discussed keeping freezer locked. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-63-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on prep table in back kitchen area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 99F **Repeat Violation**
16-53-4
90
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephan K.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle next to soda rack.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 110F after 3 cycles
16-53-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
58
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans on dish rack above 2 compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler in room with soda bibb rack. Operator moved drinks to pan and labeled employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood 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 Wildwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coney Island Drive-Inn Wildwood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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