Krystal
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Krystal has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Krystal's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia over 500ppm. Manager readjusted to 200ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with calcium built-up and dirt. Manager cleaned ice machine during time of inspection. Cutting board in front line cook soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles not labeled beneath front registers. Employee added labels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing moldings next to three compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of ice machine soiled with rust stains from rusted screws.
14-34-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Ecolab bug zapper installed over several crates of bread buns next to ice machine. Manager relocated bread buns during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
58
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer over 500ppm. Manager readjusted to 200ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee relocated trash can during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Ecolab bug zapper installed over several crates of bread buns next to ice machine. Manager relocated bread buns during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
70
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wet mop bucket next to mop sink. Operator stored the mop to dry during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Mop stored in wet mop bucket next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia exceeds 500+pom. Operator readjusted to 200ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can placed in front on Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated trash can during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to single service cups in dry storage racks adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator relocated backpack to an approved location during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over 2 crates of bread buns next to Employee handwash sink on cooks line. Operator relocated bread buns during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Employee electric scooter stored in back dry storage area next to Walk in cooler. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at three compartment sink. Leaking pipe at water heater. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wet mop bucket next to mop sink. Operator stored the mop to dry during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Nov 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership. 60 day warning due to mop sink. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); retested Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dispensing incorrect sanitizer amount at three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink with a soda nozzle next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink, sanitizer bucket, and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service line paper towels not dispensing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table adjacent to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand sanitizer stored on prep table next to ice machine. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken wall next to mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Zapper over crates of bread buns next to Employee handwash sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Incorrect hand washing sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink located as per plans but plumbing disconnected. **Warning**
29-27-4
32
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Mar 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
82
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was washing dishes with low sanitizer employee rewashed dishes with correct ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krystal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Krystal.
How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Krystal most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Krystal have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 around four times per year on average.
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