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BEST WESTERN

151 CRACKER BARREL DR, Crestview FL 32536 · 850-683-1778

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5603341
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: Sausage patties 79° F, scrambled eggs 80° F. Hot holding line was unplugged. Unknown for how long food was out of temperature. Employee discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided: two apples on the buffet line are not individually wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: All training records accept for the Certifed Food Manager are locked in the manager's office.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2024 · Employee has not been given her food safety training yet. Time extended 30 days. Time Extended
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: Sausage patties 79° F, scrambled eggs 80° F. Hot holding line was unplugged. Unknown for how long food was out of temperature. Employee discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: Buffet line - scrambled eggs 80° F, sausage patties 79° F. Hot holding line was unplugged from the wall. Line closes at 9:00 A.M. Employee discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: All training records accept for the Certifed Food Manager are locked in the manager's office.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.