Azteca Mexican Restaurant

789 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32539
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Azteca Mexican Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal foods not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Crestview restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: observed approximately 35 ceiling tiles with water stains, a mold-like substance, dirty, and some of them loose with a potential to fall. Owner/Operator states he has some on order already to replace some of them but will order more.
36-32-5
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: Raw chicken over raw beef on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler. Manager switched the two for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Flat surface around several nozzles on soda machine dispenser. Kitchen Manager had an employee clean during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature - pan of raw chicken on shelf over pan of raw shrimp in the make-line reach-in cooler. Owner/Operator had employee rearrange for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired - temperature reading is 95° F on gauge and 146.1° F with inspector's thermapen. Owner/Operator had employee fill up 3rd sink for sanitizing dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice - inside main ice machine and in the ice bin behind the bar. Owner/Operator stood scoops up so the handles were not in the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine - final rinse temp on gauge was reading 95° F while inspector's thermapen reads 146.1° F.
16-38-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed - establishment still displaying the license that expired on 06/01/2023. Establishment is current.
50-09-4
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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: - repackaged raw chicken in pans over repackage raw beef in pans. Kitchen manager rearranged for proper storage.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - flat areas around the nozzles on the soda machine at the wait station.
22-02-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azteca Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azteca Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azteca Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Azteca Mexican Restaurant.

How does Azteca Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Crestview?

Azteca Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Crestview average of 98.

Has Azteca Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azteca Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Azteca Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Azteca Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azteca Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.