Crestview — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Crestview, Florida has 151 food establishments with 1,659 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 95.1%, above the state average of 85.9%. 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 June 2026.

151Facilities
1,659Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
95.1%Pass Rate
1.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
El Pollon 26 69 4
Kfc F569052 34 132 2
El Paso of Crestview 25 68 2
Jin Jin 32 86 1
Absolute Thai & Noodles 20 36 1

Crestview Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Crestview 95.1% Pass Rate 95.1%
Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
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 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Crestview Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
El Paso of Crestview Roach activity

Crestview Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Helen Back Pizza 1 Warning Issued
Absolute Thai & Noodles 0 Call Back - Complied
McDonald's Restaurant #26226 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Stick & Rudder Pub 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Arirang and Jjs Bar 0 Call Back - Complied
El Paso of Crestview 3 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Best Western 0 Call Back - Complied
Club Alibi 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Blendz 0 Call Back - Complied

Crestview Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Six-brothers-thrifty-foods-292843 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
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…
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…
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

CodeViolationCitations
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
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food 3
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food 3

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Crestview Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 5 57 2,871
Circle K 2 102 1,574
Walgreens 1 1 743
Subway 1 27 304
CVS 1 9 882
Starbucks 1 77 1,170

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Crestview: Notable Restaurants

El Pollon

Crestview · Most Closures

26 inspections 69 violations 4 closures

Kfc F569052

Crestview · Most Closures

34 inspections 132 violations 2 closures

El Paso of Crestview

Crestview · Most Closures

25 inspections 68 violations 2 closures

Jin Jin

Crestview · Most Inspected

32 inspections 86 violations 1 closures

Jay Rick, INC.

Crestview · Most Inspected

28 inspections 63 violations

Helen Back Pizza

Crestview · Recently Inspected

19 inspections 18 violations

Crestview: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Waffle House 3 89 0
McDonalds 3 80 0
Burger King 3 74 0
Hungry Howies 2 51 0
Taco Bell 2 60 0
Subway 2 15 0
Wendys 2 48 0
Best Western 1 29 0
Chilis 1 1 0
Dunkin 1 42 0

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 85.9%.
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 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 1.5 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Crestview?
Food establishments in Crestview have an average of 11 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)

Vw Publix 0801 FDACS Retail

2250 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Lowe's Home Centers LLC # 1782 FDACS Retail

298 Rasberry RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2680 S FERDON BLVD, Crestview

5 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Dollar General Store #20964 FDACS Retail

6130 Garden City RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Tienda Hispana Los Paisanos 2 FDACS Retail

3182 GEORGE AVE, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Walgreens # 6811 FDACS Retail

2350 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

White Creek Farm FDACS Retail

6358 Lake Ella RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Cvs Pharmacy # 04015 FDACS Retail

302 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Maynila Asian Market FDACS Retail

504 N Main ST, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Vw Wpublix 1602 FDACS Retail

1355 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Dollar General Store #21467 FDACS Retail

1991 P.J. Adams Parkway, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Hub City Bingo FDACS Retail

779 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Autozone # 0490 FDACS Retail

2045 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Tractor Supply Company # 1300 FDACS Retail

320 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Starbucks # 14328 FDACS Retail

2520 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Advance Auto Parts # 9175 FDACS Retail

2575 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Home2 Suites

905 SOUTHCREST DR, Crestview

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Kalye Grill FDACS Retail

895 W JAMES LEE BLVD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Beall's # 0292 FDACS Retail

2501 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Texas Roadhouse

245 RASBERRY RD, Crestview

6 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Apr 2026