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TACOS WAY 2

TACOS WAY 2 has 7 health inspections on file for its CRESTVIEW location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

252 North Ferdon Boulevard
Florida, 32536
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10889929

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10819575

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8871785

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: observed two knives in the crack between the hot line and the cold line. Employee removed. Inspector showed General Manager the reason why they can't do it (old food in the crack between the two units). He will have them clean the area today.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: observed a pan of repackaged chicken in walk-in cooler over raw manufacturer sealed beef. General Manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: observed hand-wash sink in ware washing area had sieves and other equipment hanging in front of it making it difficult to wash your hands without touching the equipment with your hat/head. General Manager removed the equipment, had an employee wash, rinse, and sanitize it. He also moved the hooks to another location. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: there was no employee training available to review. General Manager believes the Owner/Operator has it. Inspector explained that it needs to stay at the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: observed no water at all to the hand-wash sink in the cook area. Water turned off because the sink was recently knocked off the wall. It has been remounted but the water lines are now too short. General Manager states they have a work order in to get new lines run.

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8792103

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Two tanks unsecured by the beverage dispensing rack.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: License expired on June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce: Raw shelled eggs on shelf in walk-in cooler over crate of unshackled corn on the cob. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8525343

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dish machine tested to 0ppm. Acting manager had employee change the empty container, primed the dish machine and wash a load of dishes. Retested to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: Pan of wrapped raw chicken in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler sitting on top of raw commercially package pork butts. Additionally, several ziploc bags of raw meats mixed in together in the same reach-in freezer.

10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8524875

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/12/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8386047

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together: - bucket with fabuloso and chlorine used for wiping food contact surfaces. Employee changed the bucket with sanitizing solution only. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023. All items were covered by lids and/or plastic wrap.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce: - shelled eggs on shelf in walk-in cooler over box of unwashed green peppers. Employee moved the eggs to a bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: - beef, pork, shrimp, and chicken in reach-in freezer in back room rewrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer without being separated from each other.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection: - shredded beef in walk-in cooler 51° F and 54° F; - cooked diced chicken in walk-in cooler 47° F and 45° F; - cooked taco beef in walk-in cooler 55° F. All dated for 10/11/2023. All items were either covered with lids or plastic wrap not allowing for the transfer of heat.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - ice chute on beverage dispenser in lobby. Employee got a sanitized cloth and cleaned the chute. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment: - container of fabuloso in establishment. It is being mixed with chlorine in a bucket for wiping down food contact surfaces. Inspector educated employee on its use. Employee got a new bucket of chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site