Krystal

5444 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Krystal stretching back to 2022. Krystal was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

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

The pattern that stands out is “floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Krystal trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, table under grills has build up of food debris. Also, top of oven has build up of food debris. Also, mop sink soiled with grease. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler by triple sink has build up of dust. Also, portable fan on floor of kitchen near flip top reach in cooler has build up of dust. Also, drainage tray of soda machine in lobby has build up of mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Multiple areas still need cleaning like top of oven, fan cover in walk-in cooler and table under grill. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed in kitchen area near flat top grills. 1 live flying insect observed by dry storage racks in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On cook line near flat top grills, bottle of Advil on table. Manager removed bottle and put in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at front counter.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of raw shelled eggs on top of case of ready to eat ranch gallons. Manager moved raw shelled eggs to proper shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler by back door, raw sausage patties stored on shelf above ready to eat pickles. Manager moved raw sausage to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In prep area, tray of raw shelled egg (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they have been out approximately 1 hour. Manager put eggs back in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In drive through area, can of degreaser on table next to milkshake machine. Manager removed from table. Also, on dry storage shelf near walk-in cooler, gallon of chemical peroxy protein remover, cleaner and whitener stored next to brown paper to go bags. Manager removed gallon of chemical to different area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink by triple sink and also handwash sink by end of cook line near flat top grills.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf above triple sink, metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler on cook line, has build up of debris. Also, under soda machine station in lobby have accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line above reach in cooler hood filters missing from hood system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line next to steam table, scooper in pan of water temped at 78F. Manager removed water from pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen by ice machine, light shield missing and frame is falling down.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above fryers, hood filters have build up of grease. Also, under flat top grills table has build up of food debris. Also, under drink machine in drive through area has build up of brown liquid. Also, build up of grease of side of fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf above triple sink, metals pans with old label still on it.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster of establishment had left lid open. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In mop sink, standing water. Manager has someone coming out today to fix it. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In both walk-in coolers, fan covers have build up of dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen by dry storage shelves, ceiling tile in disrepair with part of tile hanging down.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash can in ladies room does not have a lid.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. By back office, employee personal belongings on top of bag- in- box soda boxes. Manager removed items and placed in office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
22
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs kept on time by drive thru had no time marking. Manager added time markings. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station to the left of the drive thru window is blocked by two standing bread crates.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by manager office has bag with que tips in sink. Manager removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. In men's restroom, hole in ceiling. Manager stated maintenance worker have been working on fixing. Workers will be back later today, per manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of raw grits, to go bowl used as scooper.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine was not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At drive thru window, employee uncovered drink sitting on prep table where food is packaged.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee who is engaging in food prep did not have hair restraint. Manager stated employee would receive hat.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under drive thru drink dispenser, standing water leaking from back.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On storage rack by manager office, build up under racks. Grease build up on floor under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scooper used for grits in standing water 85F. Manager discarded water. Filled with water, 148F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of fryer.
23-03-4
45
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in triple sink tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled - tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler across from fryers in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over cartons of ready to eat liquid pasteurized eggs. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs stored on counter by grill at room temperature (73F). Eggs removed from temperature control approximately 15 minutes prior. Eggs moved into reach in cooler (ambient temperature 38F). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit could be provided.
16-37-1
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. All training records are photocopied. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of bag in box sodas near office.
24-05-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Accumulated grease on ground in dumpster area. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open outside establishment.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area below drive through register. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink very slow to drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water in brown mop bucket near mop sink. Mop stored in mop sink with soiled water that is slowly draining.
42-01-4
30
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rehydrated onions (71F-74F - Cooling for at least 3.75 hours) 4 containers sitting out on rack next to walk in cooler, per manager onions have been there since she came to work at 5am and does not know when they where prepared.
03D-01-5
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. rehydrated onions (71F-74F - Cooling for at least 3.75 hours) 4 containers sitting out on rack next to walk in cooler, per manager onions have been there since she came to work at 5am and does not know when they where prepared.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket on make line reading 0ppm, manager took bucket to triple sink to be remade. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-40-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rehydrated onions (71F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter next to multiple flat top grills, per manager onions have been sitting out since she came to work at 5am and does not know how long they where sitting out before she came to work.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rehydrated onions (71F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter next to multiple flat top grills, per manager onions have been sitting out since she came to work at 5am and does not know how long they where sitting out before she came to work. sliced American cheese (67F - Cold Holding) sitting in melted ice bath next to multiple flat tiptop grills, per manager cheese was placed there less then 1 hour prior, ice replaced and lid put on cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for customer that go through drive through only, inspector provided advisory and manager posted in drive through window. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station near office. At hand wash station in women's bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in dining and kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 containers of cooking oil by walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease behind and next to receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under soda machine at drive through area. In outside dry storage shed inside dumpster enclosure.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster and grease receptacle lids open.
33-16-4
30
Apr 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has changed owner's but is not able to be licensed at today's inspection, establishment is open and serving to the public. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: No change **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Multiple sections of grout missing throughout the kitchen, preparation, and ware washing area. Also cove molding around base of walk in cooler door is in disrepair and not smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Grout has been repaired, but cove molding around door frame of walk in cooler still needs to be repaired. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
82
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at drive through window reading 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Sanitation bucket at drive through 0ppm for both chlorine and quaternary ammonium. **Admin Complaint**
22-39-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions (83F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter near cook line, manager does not know how long items have been sitting out. individual creamers (49F - Cold Holding) in double pan in top section of reach in cooler make table on make line, per manager creamers where placed there no more then 1 hour prior, creamers moved to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Shredded cheese 51F, raw shell eggs 53F, Individual creamers 51F in reach in cooler on make line, per manager lids and doors have been consistently opened for less then 1 hour, employee closed lids. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Per operator they have the certifications but left the, at home. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracking raw shell eggs with gloved hands then continuing to make food orders without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touching raw sausage patties with gloved hands in walk in cooler then continued to make food orders and handle clean utensils without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. All sanitation buckets reading 0ppm.
22-40-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink reading 0ppm for any sanitizer, employee remade triple sink to 50ppm, chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. liquid eggs (78F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter at end of grill line, per manager they do not know how long carton has been sitting out.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (78F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter at end of grill line, per manager they do not know how long carton has been sitting out. raw shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler make table on cook line, per manager lid and doors have been consistently opened for approximately two hours. sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) sitting in melted ice bath near grill in kitchen, per manager cheese has been sitting there less then 1 hour. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. rehydrated shredded onions (48F-49F - Cooling over 4 hours) in covered, stacked, plastic containers in walk in cooler near triple sink, per manager onions where rehydrated at approximately 4am, time of temperature check at 9:15am
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. rehydrated shredded onions (48F-49F - Cooling over 4 hours) in covered, stacked, plastic containers in walk in cooler near triple sink, per manager onions where rehydrated at approximately 4am, time of temperature check at 9:15am **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (106F-113F - Hot Holding) in warming unit on cook line, per manager sausage has been in warming unit approximately three hours, warming unit turned back on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by office. At hand wash station in women's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per general manager they serve under cooked shell eggs at the drive through but do not have any consumer advisory for customer outside, inspector printed out consumer advisory, manager posted at drive through window. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rehydrated shredded onions (48F-49F - Cooling over 4 hours) in covered, stacked, plastic containers in walk in cooler near triple sink, per manager onions where rehydrated at approximately 4am, time of temperature check at 9:15am
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice bin of soda machine at drive though window.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles have water damage and mold like substance throughout entire establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors in kitchen area. In all walk in coolers and walk in freezer. Under drink station in lobby area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread on rack sitting on floor under cook line. Bag in box soda at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of warming unit next to fryers on cook line. Interior of all cabinets around drive through area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Multiple to go lids in soiled cabinets at drive through window.
25-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krystal?

Across the inspection record, “floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Krystal.

How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Krystal most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krystal have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Krystal means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Krystal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal is inspected around four times per year on average.