Krystal Restaurant # 028
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Krystal Restaurant # 028 has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Krystal Restaurant # 028's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave (ceiling) food contact surface stored as clean with residue at the front food service area; observed bulk ice machine shoot - food contact surface stored as clean with staining in the main kitchen. Observed food-contact surface of ice bin lid in the (interior) in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase to cleaning frequency of microwaves and ice machines.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking from a disposable bottle without a straw in the front-food service cookline employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food prep, however drinking from a single-service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employees, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and lines, unwrapped single-service & single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC had food employee discard beverage.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of marinara sauce and cooked pasta cooling tightly covered in the WIC in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: under refrigeration uncovered and loosely covered. COS - PIC removed covers from marinara sauce and cooked pasta.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2025 food service permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current food service permit shall be posted in public view at all times. COS - PIC placed 2026 permit in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
78
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave (ceiling) food contact surface stored as clean with residue at the front food service area; observed bulk ice machine shoot - food contact surface stored as clean with staining in the main kitchen. Observed food-contact surface of ice bin lid in the (interior) in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase to cleaning frequency of microwaves and ice machines.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking from a disposable bottle without a straw in the front-food service cookline employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food prep, however drinking from a single-service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employees, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and lines, unwrapped single-service & single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC had food employee discard beverage.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of marinara sauce and cooked pasta cooling tightly covered in the WIC in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: under refrigeration uncovered and loosely covered. COS - PIC removed covers from marinara sauce and cooked pasta.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2025 food service permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current food service permit shall be posted in public view at all times. COS - PIC placed 2026 permit in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green build-up present on ice chute at drink machine in lobby. Food contact surface areas shall be free of accumulations. Advised to clean ice chute.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in kitchen has build-up present along base of walls is kitchen areas. Floor tiles shall be maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink on cook line obstructed by plates. Observed hand sink blocked by tongs, trash can and cart. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- plates, cart, tongs and trash can removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stored as clean with old food debris. Advised PIC all dishes shall be stored as clean to sight and touch. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cooling at room temperature. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS-TCS foods were moved to the walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with watch on. Advised PIC only jewelry that can be worn is a plain band. Advised to remove.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed 2023 permit displayed. Advised most recent permit shall be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensil stored in water at 88F. Advised PIC that utensil shall be stored in water 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green build-up present on ice chute at drink machine in lobby. Food contact surface areas shall be free of accumulations. Advised to clean ice chute.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in need of regrouting in multiple areas. Floor tiles shall be maintained
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large crack and hole in lid/cover covering shake mix in ice cream/ shake machine. Food shall be stored covered and protected. Advised to cover with plastic wrap until replacement cover is delivered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door gasket seals on multiple cooler units. Observed rusted metal shelves in reach-in coolers. Equipment shall be in good condition
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food contact or non food contact surfaces and equipment with accumulation of debris. Observed build-up inside of reach-in cooler and in inside of table warmer unit. Advised PIC that all items shall be free of debris. Advised to clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink on cook line obstructed by plates. Observed hand sink blocked by tongs, trash can and cart. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- plates, cart, tongs and trash can removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stored as clean with old food debris. Advised PIC all dishes shall be stored as clean to sight and touch. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed 2023 permit displayed. Advised most recent permit shall be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensil stored in water at 88F. Advised PIC that utensil shall be stored in water 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cooling at room temperature. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS-TCS foods were moved to the walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with watch on. Advised PIC only jewelry that can be worn is a plain band. Advised to remove.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice transfer container food contact surface stored on top of ice machine on unclean surface. Observed green build up on ice chute to lobby drink machine. Advised to clean ice chute. Bins must be properly stored on clean surface. COS Manager placed a clean tray underneath container.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Multiple equipment damaged and not working properly ( ice machine, reach in cooler) Damaged equipment shall be repaired, replaced or removed
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several food contact or non food contact surfaces and equipment with accumulation of debris. Advised PIC that all items shall be free of debris. Advised to clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in need of regrouting in multiple areas. Floor tiles shall be maintained
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice transfer container food contact surface stored on top of ice machine on unclean surface. Must be properly stored on clean surface. COS Manager placed a clean underneath container.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection report not properly displayed in public view. Advised to properly display current inspection report at all times
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several missing light shields in multiple areas in kitchen. Advised to properly shield lights
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk roll of paper towels at bar area obstructing handsink at bar area. Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had PIC remove bulk roll of paper towels to not obstruct handsink area.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed multiple expired test strips (4 containers) for Lactic Acid solution/sanitizer buckets. Advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CA: Advised to obtain test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry at backdoor of main kitchen leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors, screens, weather-stripping.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krystal Restaurant # 028 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krystal Restaurant # 028 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal Restaurant # 028?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Krystal Restaurant # 028.
How does Krystal Restaurant # 028 compare to other restaurants in Riverdale?
Krystal Restaurant # 028 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverdale average of 90.
Has Krystal Restaurant # 028's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Krystal Restaurant # 028 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Krystal Restaurant # 028 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 Restaurant # 028 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal Restaurant # 028 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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