Crestview — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessReason
El Paso of Crestview Roach activity

Crestview Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

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

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
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 5
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 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
Subway 1 27 304
CVS 1 9 882
Starbucks 1 77 1,170
Walgreens 1 1 743

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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

24 inspections 65 violations 2 closures

Jin Jin

Crestview · Most Inspected

32 inspections 86 violations 1 closures

Jay Rick, INC.

Crestview · Most Inspected

28 inspections 63 violations

Hot Kimchi

Crestview · Recently Inspected

20 inspections 17 violations

Crestview: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
McDonalds 3 80 0
Burger King 3 74 0
Waffle House 3 89 0
Taco Bell 2 60 0
Subway 2 15 0
Wendys 2 48 0
Hungry Howies 2 51 0
Cracker Barrel 1 31 0
Holiday Inn 1 20 0
Kfc 1 132 2

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?
McDonalds 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.

In the News Crestview

Crestview Restaurants & Food Establishments (150)

Snyder's-lance INC. FDACS Retail

1110 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Bundrick Honey Farms FDACS Retail

6254 SHANGRI LA ROAD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Honey Processor

Rawlie Pop LLC Mobile FDACS Retail

2797 Phil Tyner RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Vw Winn Dixie 0558 FDACS Retail

1326 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Beach Liquors # 0003 FDACS Retail

1336 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Name: Healthy Coast Meals Establishment # 385811 FDACS Retail

Address: 1900 S Ferdon Blvd Ste 180, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Minor Outlet with Perishables Inspected By ROBERT KENISTON

Crestview Food Mart FDACS Retail

202 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Inspected By: ROBERT KENISTON

Dollar General # 7232 FDACS Retail

225 Rasberry RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Pic-n-sav # 617 FDACS Retail

310 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview

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

Flowers Bakery Thrift Store & Wareshouse FDACS Retail

148 John King RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Tom Thumb # 0148 FDACS Retail

1992 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Crazy Rooster Coffee FDACS Retail

1672 S FERDON BLVD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Cafe at Diligent Coworking

1301 INDUSTRIAL DR, Crestview

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Circle K #2707315 FDACS Retail

4980 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

The Vapor Spot LLC FDACS Retail

2219 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Ec Saweezy FDACS Retail

1202 N FERDON BLVD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Kevin's Muther Shuckers FDACS Retail

3136 Aplin RD, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Cefco Convenience Store # 0408 Establishment #: 368551 FDACS Retail

813 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · i S ANDIOR Packaged Ice Inspected By i

Yusuf Ice Machines INC FDACS Retail

755 N Lloyd ST, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Dollar General # 12055 FDACS Retail

318 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables