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
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

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Crestview Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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

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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
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 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.

In the News Crestview

Crestview Restaurants & Food Establishments (150)

Crazy Rooster Coffee Company LLC FDACS Retail

1000 PJ ADAMS PKWY, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Twice the Ice FDACS Retail

130 COLEMAN ST, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Dollar General Store 19810 FDACS Retail

5227 Hwy 393, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

General Nutrition Center # 1826 FDACS Retail

3373 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Name: Six Brothers Thrifty Foods FDACS Retail

Address: 498 S Wilson ST, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food

Big Lots # 0571 FDACS Retail

2704 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Rollin Ez Tobacco FDACS Retail

301 N Main ST, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Vw Dollar Tree 3121 FDACS Retail

611 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Tom Thumb # 0076 FDACS Retail

994 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Crazy Rooster Coffee Company LLC FDACS Retail

201 Shell DR, Crestview

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor