Crestview, Okaloosa County

TACOS WAY 2

252 N FERDON BLVD, Crestview, FL 32536

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 7, 2026
City
Crestview
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-20-4

Detail 24496919

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: pair of tongs was on the oven handle. Shift Manager had employee remove. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23707318

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23707317

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23707315

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23707314

Intermediate - 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.

10-17-4

Detail 23707316

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23096589

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: License expired on June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 23096588

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23096587

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Two tanks unsecured by the beverage dispensing rack.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22608354

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: 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. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22608355

High Priority - 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

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22360105

High Priority - 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.

08A-04-5

Detail 22360101

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22360104

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 22360108

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22360102

High Priority - 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. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22360107

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 22360106

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 22360100

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

21-03-4

Detail 22360103

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21841694

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: - package of raw chorizo on shelf in walk-in cooler over cooked tripe and pico de gallo. General Manager moved the chorizo to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21841693

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: - pan of raw chicken on shelf in walk-in cooler over pan of raw beef. General Manager moved the chicken to a lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-07-4

Detail 21573570

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable in warewashing or food preparation area: - hand-wash sink in dish room next to ice machine has the drain line disconnected from it. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Drain still disconnected. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Owner on premises and has new parts. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21573571

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time extended for 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: General Manager is out of state for family emergency. Staff does not know status. Time Extended

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-07-4

Detail 21469073

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable in warewashing or food preparation area: - hand-wash sink in dish room next to ice machine has the drain line disconnected from it. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Drain still disconnected. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21469072

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time extended for 30 days. Time Extended

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21272651

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 21272644

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - pans with repacked chicken and beef in reach-in freezer by walk-in cooler over packaged pork.

08A-05-6

Detail 21272647

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw steaks on shelf in walk-in cooler over cooked diced chicken.

08A-20-5

Detail 21272650

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken on shelf in walk-in cooler over raw beef and pork.

31A-07-4

Detail 21272649

Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable in warewashing or food preparation area: - hand-wash sink in dish room next to ice machine has the drain line disconnected from it.

31A-09-4

Detail 21272642

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: - hand-wash sink in dish room beside ice machine has an extension chord in it.

31B-02-4

Detail 21272643

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: - hand-wash sink in kitchen.

53B-01-5

Detail 21272645

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21272646

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - he's in dish area next to ice machine and in both bathrooms.

51-11-4

Detail 21272648

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: - 2 tanks outside office/storage room; - 2 tanks by soda rack.

Jan 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.