Krystal Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2026
90
Score
Krystal Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Acworth restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed areas of low grout throughout front and back kitchen areas. Also observed ceiling tile peeling in dry storage area near soda syrups. Both areas must be corrected.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
90
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS by putting on hair net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
86
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in walk-in cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of unit was 43°F with TCS foods temping 44°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. Temporary corrective action: freezer door in walk-in was opened to lower ambient temperature of unit. PIC stated that maintenance was called for the cooler to be looked out; they are scheduled to show up by end of day. Walk-in must be fixed within 72 hours. Health Authority will be back to follow-up.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) not discarded after 4 hours. Cheese was stamped with a prep time of 10AM and a discard time of 2PM; cheese was still in use at 3PM. There is also no written procedure.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed manually poured quat sanitizer buckets at >400 ppm. Must be 150-400 ppm or as specified on manufacturers instructions. COS by discarding and making fresh sanitizer at 200 ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed back mold-like residue in soda nozzles. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle in warewash area. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS by labeling.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
52
Sep 29, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dairy base in ice cream machine being cold held at 81°F. Base must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. Do not use machine until fixed.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up in bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed drive-thru window not self-closing. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Drive-thru window must be fixed so that it self-closes or an air curtain must be added.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Aug 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs with gloved hands and failing to remove and change gloves before switching tasks. Employee went on to touch cooked eggs while wearing same gloves. COS by instructing employee to change gloves and reheating contaminated cooked eggs.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on cheese and raw shell eggs utilizing time as a public health control. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; Pf (iii) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; P and (iv) The food in unmarked containers or pa...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer in 3-compartment sink at 0 ppm. Container was empty. COS by replacing empty container with new one. Sanitizer then dispensed at 300 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed very low water pressure at handwashing sink in drive-thru area. Must fix so that water properly dispenses.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed several leaks in pipes beneath 3-compartment sink. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Pipes must be fixed.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several utensils stored in container of water. If utensils are going to be stored in water, it must be at least 135F. COS by removing utensils from water and storing in clean, empty container. Utensils must be washed and sanitized every 4 hours.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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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 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Krystal Restaurant.
How does Krystal Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Acworth?
Krystal Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Acworth average of 93.
Has Krystal Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krystal Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Krystal Restaurant 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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