Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville

Last inspected:

1112 E Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Overview

Coney Island Drive-Inn in Brooksville has accumulated 71 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.6 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. Recent inspections show improving compliance, with a warning issued in late 2024 followed by successful callback compliance in January 2025. The top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, ventilation, and food contact surfaces.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
75Violations
0Closures
11FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages

This Facility 2.7 violations / inspection 2.7 violations per inspection
Hernando County Avg 4 violations / inspection 4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hernando County Avg 0.3 closures / facility 0.3 county average

Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville: FDACS Inspection History (11)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Food permit not paid

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C. o
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab Results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: 2024 Permit not paid

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
2024 permit not paid o
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: No response after requesting lab results.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request to place island ice house of of business due to a change in ownership. Initial inspection completed to change the owner to Mc Allister Holdings LLC. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Off site inspection . Approved water source is through permitted restaurant.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville last inspected?
Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited violations at Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville had?
Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville find?
Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville ever been shut down?
No, Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
When was Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville last inspected?
Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville had?
Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville has 11 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville find?
Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Coney Island Drive-inn in Brooksville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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