Krystal Restaurants
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
95
Score
Krystal Restaurants appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Calhoun sits at 82, putting Krystal Restaurants on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottles of water and food product throughout kitchen without label of common name. CA: Food storage containers shall be labeled with common name. COS: CFSM had all food containers labeled.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
95
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dark reside buildup on ice machine near front food service entrance on interior lip of ice machine. CA: Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had ice machine cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles at drive through with wear and built-up residue. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC will have soda nozzles cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food in walk in freezer (inside) stored in the floor. CA: PIC relocated boxes to racking above floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust buildup on wall in main kitchen. CA: PIC had wall cleaned of dust build-up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop holder for ice machine heavily soiled with dust buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice scoop holder. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Ice scoop holder was clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine lid with brown buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior lid. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Interior ice machine lid was clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles and diffusers at drive-thru station heavily soiled with black buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for drink nozzles.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin at drive-thru and cashier station soiled with black crusted-on debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/11/25.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed front cashier station with dust accumulation. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler fan covers with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/18/25.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and air vents throughout kitchen and near mop sink. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/18/25. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Air vents and ceiling tiles were cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple broken/missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. Water ponding in areas where floor tiles are damaged. Floors need to be regrouted to prevent water and food debris from collecting between tiles. Corrective Action: work order placed for tiles and grout. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/31/25 to verify tiles and grouting have been redone. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Grouting and tiling was not redone. Will follow-up with store and district manager in a couple weeks.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
55
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of tcs food items above 41 degrees in reach in cooler without active time control. See temperature chart. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Reach-in cooler is not able to maintain temperature of 41F or below and current ice bath was melted ice water. Discussed increasing frequency at which ice bath is replaced or temporary time as a public health control until cooler is repaired and able to maintain temperature of 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of multiple tcs food items above 41 degrees in walk-in cooler without active time control. See temperature charts. Per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, walk-in cooler door isn't being closed properly causing temperatures to rise above 41F. Discussed ensuring walk-in cooler door is properly closed at all times. After walk-in cooler door was properly closed ambient temperature was now reading 39F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop holders at drive-thru soiled. Observed interior of ice box at drive-thru and front cashier station soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean ice scoops and ice box to sight and touch. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels available at handwashing sink at start of inspection due to paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, roll of paper towels was provided next to handwashing sink. Discussed availability of paper towels at handwashing sinks all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple floor files throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler broken or missing. Water ponding in areas where floor tils are damaged. Floors need to be regrouted to prevent water and food debris from collecting between tiles. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder will be placed to have flooring repaired. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/27 to verify floor tiles have been replaced and floor has been grouted.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed inoperable light bulb at walk-in freezer. Observed inoperable light bulbs at dry storage shed. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder placed to have lightbulbs replaced. Ensure light covers are in good condition. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has repaired.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed fans at front cashier station with dust accumulation. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of fans to prevent dust accumulation. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine lid and handle soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust build-up on ac vents at dine-in area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krystal Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krystal Restaurants on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krystal Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Krystal Restaurants.
How does Krystal Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Krystal Restaurants most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Krystal Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Krystal Restaurants have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Krystal Restaurants means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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