How many restaurants are in Crestview?

Crestview, Florida has 151 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Crestview?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Crestview is 95.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Crestview this year?

1 food establishments in Crestview have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Crestview?

The most frequently cited violations in Crestview are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Crestview?

Waffle House has the most locations in Crestview with 3 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Crestview?

El Paso of Crestview in Crestview was shut down on April 14, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Crestview compare to the Florida state average?

Crestview has a pass rate of 95.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 1.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Crestview?

Food establishments in Crestview have an average of 10.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Crestview been assessed?

Food establishments in Crestview have been assessed $10,860 in fines across 35 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $319 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Crestview restaurants?

11 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Crestview. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Crestview inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Crestview, Florida has 52 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 94 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Crestview?

FDACS has issued 27 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Crestview. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Crestview — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Crestview Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Crestview, Florida has 151 food establishments with 1,645 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 95.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 1.5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: El Paso of Crestview in Crestview, shut down April 14, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Panda Express 3207 in Crestview on October 29, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

151Facilities

1,645Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

95.1%Pass Rate

1.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
El Pollon	26	69	4
Kfc F569052	34	132	2
El Paso of Crestview	24	65	2
Jin Jin	32	86	1
Absolute Thai & Noodles	18	35	1

Crestview Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Crestview 95.1% Pass Rate 95.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Crestview 1.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 1.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Crestview 0.66 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.66

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Crestview Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 14, 2026	El Paso of Crestview	Roach activity

Crestview Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Hot Kimchi	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Hot Head Burritos Crestview	0	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Country Inn & Suites	2 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 2	La Rumba	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 2	Captain D's #3825	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Country Inn & Suites	5 (2 high)	Warning Issued
May 1	Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers	2 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Dolce Forno	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Be a Lion Ice Cream Co.	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Eagle's Nest at Blackwater	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Crestview Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	2,887
08	Proper hand/arm washing	2,237
53	Outer openings protected	1,688
31	Clean multi-use utensils	1,446
01	Management awareness	987

Crestview Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

35Actions on Record

$10,860Total Fines

$319Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

23Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 29, 2025	Panda Express 3207	$400	6--2025046875
Apr 8, 2026	David's Take-out LLC	$400	6--2026014998

Crestview Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

11Fire Violations

8Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	5
Other fire safety violation	3
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Crestview Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Crestview has 52 FDACS-regulated facilities with 94 inspections on record and 27 stop-sale orders issued.

52Retail Facilities

94FDACS Inspections

27Stop-Sale Orders

Crestview FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Jun 20, 2025	Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Dec 27, 2024	Sunshine-foodmart-423-383377	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 27, 2024	Sunshine-foodmart-423-383377	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 27, 2024	Sunshine-foodmart-423-383377	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Crestview FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	16
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	5
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	5
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	3
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Crestview Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	5	57	2,871
Circle K	2	102	1,574
CVS	1	9	882
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Walgreens	1	1	743
Subway	1	27	304

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Crestview: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Waffle House	3	89
McDonalds	3	80
Burger King	3	74
Hungry Howies	2	51
Taco Bell	2	60
Subway	2	15
Wendys	2	48
Best Western	1	29
Chilis	1	1
Dunkin	1	42

Crestview Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Crestview?: Crestview, Florida has 151 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Crestview?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Crestview is 95.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Crestview this year?: 1 food establishments in Crestview have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Crestview?: The most frequently cited violations in Crestview are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Crestview?: Waffle House has the most locations in Crestview with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Crestview?: El Paso of Crestview in Crestview was shut down on April 14, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Crestview compare to the Florida state average?: Crestview has a pass rate of 95.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 1.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Crestview?: Food establishments in Crestview have an average of 10.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Crestview been assessed?: Food establishments in Crestview have been assessed $10,860 in fines across 35 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $319 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Crestview restaurants?: 11 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Crestview. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Crestview inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Crestview, Florida has 52 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 94 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Crestview?: FDACS has issued 27 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Crestview. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Crestview Restaurants & Food Establishments (150)

El Pollon 4 closures

3375 S FERDON BLVD, Crestview

26 inspections · 69 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Kfc F569052 2 closures

511 N FERDON BLVD, Crestview

34 inspections · 132 violations · Last: Jan 2026

El Paso of Crestview 2 closures

1025 INDUSTRIAL DR, Crestview

24 inspections · 65 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Jin Jin 1 closure

642 S FERDON BLVD, Crestview

32 inspections · 86 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Absolute Thai & Noodles 1 closure

2221 S FERDON BLVD #2203, Crestview

18 inspections · 35 violations · Last: Mar 2026

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