Crystal Lake Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Crystal Lake Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 92, which Crystal Lake Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired cheese in the walk in cooler. Also observed several TCS foods including cooked sausage and deli meat not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. PIC corrected on site by properly date marking. Expired cheese was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the location does not have a CFSM. PIC advised that a Certified Food Safety Manager Certificate must be obtained within 30 days.
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up on shelves above the three compartment sink .
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed an employee must wash hands before returning to work not provided at all handsinks including the restrooms. PIC will install employee must wash hands signs at all handsinks by 4/23/2026.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed there was no person in charge or staff in the kitchen area but I observed a 15-20 pound bag of raw chicken wings in the meat sink.
511-6-1.03(2)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold build up in the ice machine. PIC must clean the ice machine on a weekly basis. Also observed old debris from food in the warming cabinet. PIC must clean the hot holding cabinet after use.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several expired foods including deli meat (Turkey) and chili with an expiration date of 9/26/25 and 9/27/25. Several raw foods including chicken and beef not properly date marked. Please discard all expired foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up on the wall near the dishwasher area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of equipment contained build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed a bag of raw chicken wings improperly thawing in the meat sink with no active staff or PIC present
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
64
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in a dirty container in the food preparation area.CA-PIC rewashed the container of knives.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate lighting in the walk-in cooler. Lighting must be efficient enough to observe food and food contact surfaces in the walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An in-use utensil was not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container. Observed scoop handle stored in product in the sugar bin. PIC corrected on site by removing the scoop. CA- PIC will store all scoops in a clean dry container or the product with the handle sticking up.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Knives stored in a dirty container in the food preparation area.CA-PIC rewashed the container of knives.
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed wastewater lines coming from the draft beer in the bar area not properly draining into a floor drain. The wastewater lines area draining into a beer picture causing the waste to overflow. Also observed condensation build up in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the food preparation area. PIC will not store any food below the condensation fan. PIC will place a work order and have the condensation leak repaired by 4/25/25. PIC will email a copy of the completed service work order for the bar and reach in cooler to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 4/23/25.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wall paint peeling in the three-compartment sink area. The wall must be repaired and painted as a corrective action. PIC will repair and paint the wall by 04/25/24. This is a repeat violation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to dressings horizontally in the walk in cooler. Raw fish was also stored next to ground beef in the walk in cooler. PIC corrected on site by placing TCS raw foods in the proper hierarchy based on food code requirements.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda guns in the bar area that contained buildup resembling a slime/mold like substance. PIC advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize soda gun nozzles and spouts. CA- PIC will clean and sanitize all soda guns
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wall paint peeling in the three-compartment sink area. The wall must be repaired and painted as a corrective action. PIC will repair and paint the wall by 11/1/24. Observed build up on mechanical air conditioner vents in the kitchen area. CA- Ceiling vents must be cleaned on a regular basis (weekly) to prevent build up. PIC advised that he would ensure that vents are properly maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Apr 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Raw beef stor3ed above cheese in the walk in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: 6-8 foot BBQ grill used by the facility to cook chicken located in the parking lot does not have overhead protection.
511-6-1.04(4)(y)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Hotel pans in the warmer contained food debris
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Current inspection report not posted. Inspection report dated 5/3/23 was improperly displayed. The most current inspection report with a score of 88 was not posted
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling and wall must be painted in the mop closet and bar storage. Wall in bad repair below the dish machine
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crystal Lake Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crystal Lake Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crystal Lake Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crystal Lake Restaurant.
How does Crystal Lake Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hampton?
Crystal Lake Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hampton average of 92.
Has Crystal Lake Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crystal Lake Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crystal Lake Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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