Krystal Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Krystal Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Krystal Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small fliptop cheese, wings at 44-45F. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge began moving items to reach in freezer. Retemp wings at 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: In small fliptop wings and corn dogs at 56F. Per person in charge has been in unit for over 4 hours. See stop sale. Per person in charge has made supervisor aware unit not holding temperature. Will utilize ice or time until holding at 41F or below. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 on line marked to discard at 11am. Person in charge states was replaced but not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Onions rehydrated held on time with no time mark. Person in charge added time mark. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
74
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small fliptop cheese, wings at 44-45F. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge began moving items to reach in freezer. Retemp wings at 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 on line marked to discard at 11am. Person in charge states was replaced but not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over case of margarine. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee during inspection working 60+ days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding behind triple sink missing, Also, ceiling tile missing in back kitchen. Also, hole in wall in women's restroom along floor observed. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in use onions container lid in walk in cooler melted.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Observed garbage, debris on ground in dumpster enclosure.
33-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in reach in freezer on line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of fry warmer with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on line testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
39
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground in dumpster enclosure area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed absorbent material on grease at time of follow-up. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
33-20-4
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 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. Shell eggs, onions, cheese, butter and cream held on time per person in charge with no time marking. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
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 onions cooling overnight per person in charge at 57-59F in walk in cooler.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small single door fliptop to right of stand up reach in freezer cheese, cheese, hotdog, chicken at 58-63F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight, unsure how long items have been out of temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small single door reach in cooler to right of cook line, raw bacon stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corndogs in walk in cooler opened 7/23 per person in charge.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small single door fliptop to right of stand up reach in freezer cheese, cheese, hotdog, chicken at 58-63F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight, unsure how long items have been out of temperature. Rehydrated onions cooling overnight per person in charge at 57-59F in walk in cooler. Also, one shell egg in container at cook line with cracked shell. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up at 0ppm quatanery ammonium during inspection. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working at establishment for 60+ days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing from wall at triple sink area. Observed rotten wood where floor meets wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use lids for onions cracked, missing pieces. Also, in use container for steamed buns with cracked edge, missing piece.
14-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground in dumpster enclosure area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in stand up reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on side and inside not in use reach in cooler under fry warmer. Also, soda plate in drive thru with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at ceiling in women's restroom. Also, observed leak from pipe under right side of triple sink. Also, drain cover missing at triple sink.
29-11-4
21
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat products in small reach in cooler on line. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Raw bacon stored over ready to eat products in lowboy. Person in charge began rearranging. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge unsure how long it has been on line. Also, onions held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Onions out for 45 minutes per person in charge missing time mark. Person in charge added. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees working 60+ days at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Person in charge states has three employees who have been working for 60+ days at establishment. Unable to provide proof of approved training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat products in small reach in cooler on line. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge unsure how long it has been on line.
01B-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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge unsure how long it has been on line. Also, onions held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer at triple sink in use at 500+ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. Will manually mix chemicals until unit can be serviced. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees working 60+ days at establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium to sanitize, only able to provide chlorine test strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty working at establishment for more than 30 days with no proof of CFM.
53A-01-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean dishware. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed person in charge scoop ice into scoop with to go cup, not with ice scoop with handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing along triple sink wall causing water damage to wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Tater tots held in bag on counter slacking due to reach in freezers not functional at time of inspection. Person in charge moved to cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease observed on the ground in dumpster enclosure. Also observed grease lid open during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers with grease buildup. Exterior of hot holding scoop container with grease buildup. Exterior of hot holding pans with grease buildup. Grease buildup in hot holding unit sides. Grease buildup on fry side hood filters. Exterior salt containers on dry storage with debris on lids.
23-03-4
27
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - From initial inspection: Basic- Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large amount of grease observed in dumpster enclosure outside of dumpster, leaking behind dumpster. Also, dumpster overflowing -From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Small amount of grease observed, sand observed to absorb. Dumpster not longer overflowing
33-20-4
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon and sausage stored over liquid eggs and cheese. In reach in cooler raw bacon stored over ready to eat items.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in reach in cooler at 53F. Lid open during inspection, open section observed in unit to space below. Person in charge closed lid and added pan to empty space. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Establishment holds shell eggs, onions, cheese on time per person in charge. Items not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing windex per person in charge with no label. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM during inspection. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in stand up reach in freezer on line and in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on exterior of multiple containers at clean dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at back triple sink. Also, grease observed on floor at fryers.
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room with water damage, missing. Also, leak observed draining into catch bucket in women's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at triple sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light observed under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large amount of grease observed in dumpster enclosure outside of dumpster, leaking behind dumpster. Also, dumpster overflowing. **Warning**
33-20-4
30
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room with water damage, black mold like substance visible. Person in charge states was due to leak after last heavy rain. Has work order in to replace tiles. **Warning**
36-32-5
95
Feb 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over ready to eat liquid pasteurized eggs in small reach-in cooler next to reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed shelled eggs and liquid eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter. Vacuum breaker on chemical side of splitter. Discussed with operator and operator stated she will have it moved to correct side needing it. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink near ice cream machine. Paper towels are jammed. Operator un jammed paper towels in dispenser to properly dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is using schoox.com for training and food handler training which is not an approved food handler provider. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled/ has build up of debris
22-08-4
55
Oct 10, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jul 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and Observed eggs stored over ready to eat food in flip top reach in cooler across from fryers. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet at mop sink with water hose connected did not have vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372. Unable to provide training certificates for current employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed drink nozzles stored in sink Near tea urns on front line,making the hand washing not available. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of main ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink drain cover is missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board near steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in door showing insulation, not a cleanable surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1.Observed standing water near upright freezer in middle of kitchen. 2. Observed standing water near mens restroom.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Root beer stored on floor near soda storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Main ice bin observed handle touching the ice . Employee removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk-in door gasket soiled 2. Fan in walk-in soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 1. 3 compartment sink leaking water from faucet.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krystal Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krystal Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Krystal Restaurant.
How does Krystal Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Krystal Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Krystal Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Krystal Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Krystal Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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