How many health inspections has AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

789 N FERDON BLVD, Crestview, FL 32539

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SANTA FE STEAKHOUSE INC · License: SEA5603458

AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Crestview, FL has 26 inspections on record with 66 total violations (2.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

66Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 10, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 22, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 7, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 26, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?: AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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