TAQUERIA CRYSTAL
1335 N WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 386 822 4724
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024061026 | Aug 7, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in make table unit, opened 24 hours ago, not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand sink.
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.
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Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach by hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 1-Fly strip over sanitized equipment 2- fly strips by stove. Operator removed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood soiled with grease
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes. Operator recently returned to unit.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and low boy unit.operator removed.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler green salsa (45F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight -Low boy unit green salsa (52F - Cold Holding); red salsa (52F - Cold Holding. Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator restocked..
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes and salsas in make table unit, missing dates. Operator updated and placed yesterday's date.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf next to cook line, under preparation table, soiled with grease,.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store tortillas in kitchen low boy unit. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over parsley in make table. Operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. sliced cooked meat prorated 24 hours ago, in cook line make table. Operator placed date,
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ in three compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate stored in kitchen hand sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food being prepared outside. Tamales on two burners cooked outside.Tortilla maker placed outside and tortillas being made.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red salsa prepared 24 hours ago, in kitchen lowboy unit not date marked..
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 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. Refried beans 43-49F cooling overnight in walk in cooler, operator discarded,
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker handled cell hone and then proceeded to handle cooking equipment without washing hands. Educated operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in outside reach in cooler above vegetables.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/. Food being prepared and stored outside with a sink, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, flat top, fryers, commercial slicer, food preparation table., pots and pans.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green salsa prepared 24 hours ago, in lowboy unit,
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest outside. Lid is not closing.
Food being prepared outside. Flat top, fryers, food orientation table, meat grinder, commercial slicer, sink. Blender.
Food stored outside. Freezer chest with bag of plaintains leaves,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in freezer chest outside,
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Outside hand sink, plumbing into ground,
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.