Krystal

8015 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Krystal stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Oct 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing tile near triple sink, manager swept water away **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on mop needed on non-chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier in window went from taking order then placing on gloves to scoop grits into containers, multiple times with out a handwash
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib on side of building in front of handicap parking spots
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brianna
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black residue
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back grill area missing a few cove molding pieces
36-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in grill area, under both sides of grills with food debris and soiled paper goods under. Behind stove area grease build up on floor
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of spicy chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow cracked plastic container that holds premade grit bowls in warmer.
14-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open
33-29-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pups, corn dogs and wings, per manager. Each item was new product but dates was expired since the 19th
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid left open
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top Reach in cooler pooling water at floor of cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop stored in mop sink nesting in its own wetness Mop store in soiled mop water in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler sold
36-34-5
32
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles by prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding by dry goods. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover by drains in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors behind equipment near prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled counters and shelves and storage units. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Disabled self closing mechanism at rear exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
74
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krystal?

Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Krystal.

How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Krystal most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Krystal have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Krystal 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 Krystal inspected?

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