Tacos Way 2
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Tacos Way 2 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 98, putting Tacos Way 2 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: pair of tongs was on the oven handle. Shift Manager had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-20-5
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.
27-16-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
53B-01-5
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.
10-17-4
61
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: License expired on June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
08A-04-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Two tanks unsecured by the beverage dispensing rack.
51-11-4
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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**
22-41-4
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.
08A-17-6
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
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.
01B-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**
03A-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.
03D-02-5
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-04-5
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.
08A-17-6
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.
03D-15-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
41-04-4
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**
21-03-4
33
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: - package of raw chorizo on shelf in walk-in cooler over cooked tripe and pico de gallo. General Manager moved the chorizo to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 in walk-in cooler over pan of raw beef. General Manager moved the chicken to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Way 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Way 2 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Way 2?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Way 2.
How does Tacos Way 2 compare to other restaurants in Crestview?
Tacos Way 2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Crestview average of 98.
Has Tacos Way 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Way 2 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Way 2 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 Tacos Way 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Way 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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