Krystal Restaurants

1815 E 16 Ave, Cordele, GA 31015

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Krystal Restaurants three times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Krystal Restaurants' latest score of 78 falls below the Cordele average of 94. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of chili in the ice making machine being for cold holding. (h) Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment. PIC removed the container from the ice.

511-6-1.04(4)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed expired milk dated for 02/19/2026 in the RIC in the main kitchen. A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include:(iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded;

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bacon cold holding in walk in cooler above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Code: Foods must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower unless being prepped or cooled. Manager will move foods to properly working cooler. C/A: PIC discarded bacon. Have cooler repaired or replaced prior to using again.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal Restaurants on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Krystal Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Cordele?

Krystal Restaurants most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cordele average of 94.

Has Krystal Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krystal Restaurants have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Krystal Restaurants inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal Restaurants is inspected around two times per year on average.

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