Krystal

703 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Krystal appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash thermometer in hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter system.

29-28-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on flip top unit missing, on left of breakfast station.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame has ice build up around it. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup submerged in rehydrated onions on cook line. Employee removed cup and placed handle outside of pan. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine cooler soiled with spilled soda syrup. Manager cleaned cooler out. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women bathroom. manager fixed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sandwiches.

13-03-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Krystal most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Krystal have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Krystal 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 Krystal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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