TACOS WAY 2
252 N FERDON BLVD, Crestview FL 32536 · 850-331-3469
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
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APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: License expired on June 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: pair of tongs was on the oven handle. Shift Manager had employee remove.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: observed a pan of repackaged chicken in walk-in cooler over raw manufacturer sealed beef. General Manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: observed hand-wash sink in ware washing area had sieves and other equipment hanging in front of it making it difficult to wash your hands without touching the equipment with your hat/head. General Manager removed the equipment, had an employee wash, rinse, and sanitize it. He also moved the hooks to another location.
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: there was no employee training available to review. General Manager believes the Owner/Operator has it. Inspector explained that it needs to stay at the establishment.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: observed no water at all to the hand-wash sink in the cook area. Water turned off because the sink was recently knocked off the wall. It has been remounted but the water lines are now too short. General Manager states they have a work order in to get new lines run.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: observed two knives in the crack between the hot line and the cold line. Employee removed. Inspector showed General Manager the reason why they can't do it (old food in the crack between the two units). He will have them clean the area today.
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: License expired on June 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce: Raw shelled eggs on shelf in walk-in cooler over crate of unshackled corn on the cob. Employee moved.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Two tanks unsecured by the beverage dispensing rack.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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: Dish machine tested to 0ppm. Acting manager had employee change the empty container, primed the dish machine and wash a load of dishes. Retested to 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: Pan of wrapped raw chicken in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler sitting on top of raw commercially package pork butts. Additionally, several ziploc bags of raw meats mixed in together in the same reach-in freezer.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023. All items were covered by lids and/or plastic wrap.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce: - shelled eggs on shelf in walk-in cooler over box of unwashed green peppers. Employee moved the eggs to a bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: - beef, pork, shrimp, and chicken in reach-in freezer in back room rewrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer without being separated from each other.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023. All items were either covered with lids or plastic wrap not allowing for the transfer of heat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - ice chute on beverage dispenser in lobby. Employee got a sanitized cloth and cleaned the chute.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment: - container of fabuloso in establishment. It is being mixed with chlorine in a bucket for wiping down food contact surfaces. Inspector educated employee on its use. Employee got a new bucket of chlorine sanitizer.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together: - bucket with fabuloso and chlorine used for wiping food contact surfaces. Employee changed the bucket with sanitizing solution only.
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.