Taqueria Crystal
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Crystal has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food being prepared outside”, which has been cited two times.
Among DeLand restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ in three compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store tortillas in kitchen low boy unit. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over parsley in make table . Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. sliced cooked meat prorated 24 hours ago , in cook line make table. Operator placed date, **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
55
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate stored in kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Tamales on two burners cooked outside.Tortilla maker placed outside and tortillas being made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red salsa prepared 24 hours ago, in kitchen lowboy unit not date marked.. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans 43-49F cooling overnight in walk in cooler, operator discarded, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in outside reach in cooler above vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker handled cell hone and then proceeded to handle cooking equipment without washing hands . Educated operator . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green salsa prepared 24 hours ago, in lowboy unit, **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food being prepared and stored outside with a sink, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, flat top, fryers, commercial slicer , food preparation table., pots and pans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Outside hand sink , plumbing into ground, **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest outside. Lid is not closing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Flat top, fryers, food orientation table, meat grinder , commercial slicer, sink. Blender . **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Freezer chest with bag of plaintains leaves, **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in freezer chest outside, **Warning**
14-69-4
21
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Crystal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Crystal on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Crystal?
Across the inspection record, “food being prepared outside” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Crystal.
How does Taqueria Crystal compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Taqueria Crystal most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the DeLand average of 73.
Has Taqueria Crystal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Crystal have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Crystal means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Crystal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Crystal is inspected around two times per year on average.
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