Krystal
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
Krystal appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Krystal's latest score of 61 falls below the Palatka average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs on cook line in container of melted ice ambient air 68F. Operator placed ice over raw shell eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handling employee present during inspection with expired food handler training from 11/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vents in kitchen with visible staining/debris build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple pieces of cove molding broken off of wall through kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive through window soda dispenser, ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed to correct storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep cook line hood filters with dust build up. Reach in freezer and low boy reach in cooler with food debris in the door gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored in used mop water bucket by mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on front counter in front of milk shake machine. Employee apron over clean containers on rack opposite three compartment sink. Operator relocated the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite three compartment sink, clean trays stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles with dust build up around ceiling vents. Floor under fryers with grease build up and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk in freezer on floor and product box under compressor.
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. In bulk dehydrated onions, metal scoop handle in contact with product. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters with dust build up. Food debris on sides of equipment and under on counter surfaces. Multiple cooler/freezer door gaskets with food debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food/old labels stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food residue and labels stuck to clean containers on shelf opposite three compartment sink. Operator removed some containers from shelf to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at 0ppm, operator replaced solution to 200pppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell with gloved hands then handle single service container with the same gloved hands no hand wash. Discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table used for cooked bacon. Employee relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf by back door, chemical spray bottle of sanitizer missing labeling. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep line oven has build up of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall between cook line and hand wash sink has build up of grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop water. Operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance spots on bulk ice bin deflector plate.
22-20-5
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Reconstituted dehydrated onions on the main cook line held on time as public health control missing product time marking. Operator added time marker. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on the cook line crack raw shell eggs with gloves then handle single service carry out container. Operator intervened and had employee change gloves/wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies at the front service counter area by the soda dispenser. Observed 2 flies by the prep station opposite the office area. Observed 1 fly in the back dry storage room on shelves by the bread racks. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on ceiling tile/vent closest the hood system on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean containers stack on shelf opposite the three compartment sink have old food debris in the lip of the container.
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service food sleeves spin the floor by the prep line and fryers. Operator relocated the container of single service food sleeves. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer, open container of frozen biscuits on shelf.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop water at the mop sink. Operator relocated the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the table top griddle have build up of food residue. Handles of the reach in freezer opposite the fryers have food residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has food debris staining in grooves. Operator removed the cutting board to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection, over 4 food handling employees present with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slime like material on deflector plate of the bulk ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vent by the cook line has accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of the bulk ice bin.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cook line equipment has grease build up. Hood filters over main cook line fryers has build up of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the base of the flip top reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket and mop sink.
42-01-4
52
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cookline with no hair restraint. Put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
95
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57F item stored above fill line, person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Cheese at cookline with time mark from yesterday, person in charge remarked as cheese has been replaced since then. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at hot holding area 109-110, tray not fully in warmer, person in charge reheated to 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink by cookline, person in charge fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in storage area unlabeled, person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One onion container with cracked edge missing piece I'm clean storage area, person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 127F person in charge added water to hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser plates by drive thru, also fan in walk in cooler with heavy debris buildup.
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krystal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Krystal.
How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Krystal most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krystal have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 around three times per year on average.
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