Krystal
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
95
Score
Krystal has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Panama City restaurants, the typical score is 83; Krystal is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 16 shelled eggs at 56F in walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 16 shelled eggs at 56F in walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed hat back on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season shaker above French fry station not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel holder next to Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink not working. Paper towels stuck in dispenser.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the ceiling up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirt and debris under make table. Computer monitor that shows food orders above make table has accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can located at handwashing sink located in the front.
33-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not hung up to dry. Mops were stored in mop sink.
42-01-4
74
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. American cheese by flattop held on time, no time marking. Per employee, cheese pulled approximately 2 hours ago. Marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Batteries dead on digital probe thermometer. Dial thermometers cannot be used on cold food, lowest temperature on dial is 50F.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certification for Lakisha Tisdale.
53A-04-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, on floor and shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - Mold like substance on wall around soda boxes by three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on Interior of unused reach in cooler under burger patty flattops.
23-03-4
61
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager made new solution, tested at 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in dirty holster. Manager cleaned both items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of ice scoop holster. Mold like substance on soap dispenser and wall by dish pit.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open box of sausage patties in walk-in freezer. Manager covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krystal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Krystal.
How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Krystal most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krystal have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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