Brooksville, Hernando County

CONEY ISLAND DRIVE-INN

1112 E JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24526721

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.

29-42-4

Detail 24526722

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

10-12-5

Detail 24526719

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

23-03-4

Detail 24526720

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.

Apr 8, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23445397

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 called for service during inspection and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23445396

Intermediate - Hand wash sink not operational near ice machine. Operator states parts just came in and is in process of being repaired. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23445398

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled Warning

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22913443

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/blade soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Can opener blade soiled, operator moved to dish room. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22774347

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/blade soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22774346

Intermediate - 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 Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22774348

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 22436375

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-19-4

Detail 22436378

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

22-02-4

Detail 22436376

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

27-16-4

Detail 22436383

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

23-24-4

Detail 22436384

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

24-27-4

Detail 22436380

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

36-03-4

Detail 22436377

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

40-06-5

Detail 22436372

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

36-73-4

Detail 22436382

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22436379

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

36-24-5

Detail 22436373

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

23-03-4

Detail 22436381

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

36-27-5

Detail 22436374

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

Jun 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35A-06-4

Detail 22067598

Basic - Accumulation of dead flies in trap behind ice machine.

36-27-5

Detail 22067599

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under 3 compartment sink Walk in cooler

Aug 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 21270738

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

25-05-4

Detail 21270737

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

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 20934206

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen area Shelves rusted in 2 door reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 20636196

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler blocked with dishes. Manager removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20636194

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. Two employee certificates expired.

08B-17-4

Detail 20636195

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and lettuce over relish, cheese,and cut onions in walk in cooler. Manager moved all unwashed produce under ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site