Krystal's #21

1855 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Krystal's #21 three times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Decatur average 86, so Krystal's #21 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee pick up sliced cheese off the ground and change gloves without washing hands in between. COS employee removed gloves and washed hands.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee wearing a wrist watch. COS employee removed watch and washed hands. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris accumulation underneath shelves and grease on countertops. Facility needs to move equipment to clean areas.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a gap at the drive thru window. Window needs to be sealed properly to prevent the entry of pests.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

May 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces (pans) stored as clean with visible food residue on surfaces. COS manager removed items and placed them into 3 compartment sink to be cleaned. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed unclean floors and walls throughout main kitchen. Observed missing floor tiles throughout the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a gap at the drive thru window. Window needs to be sealed properly to prevent the entry of pests.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed a tray of bread being splashed by a hose in the main kitchen. Observed a leak from the beverage machine that is causing water to pool on top of ice bin. PIC moved bread away from splash, drink machine needs to be serviced to prevent splash from entering ice bin. Food products must be stored in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed equipment and utensils stacked prior to being air dried.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of food service equipment unclean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef patties stored over ready-to-eat food in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen. Food shall be protected from cross- contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. COS: The food service personnel rearranged the food on the shelf in the reach-in cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed ice dumped into the handwashing sink in main kitchen near drive- thru window. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored in a soiled pan in main kitchen. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in clean pan.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed a build-up of residue on the wall in the main kitchen next to the drive-thru window. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed dim lighting in the back storage area. The light intensity shall be at least 20 foot candles (215 lux)

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live and dead roaches on the floor in the main kitchen and back storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal's #21 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal's #21 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krystal's #21?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Krystal's #21.

How does Krystal's #21 compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Krystal's #21 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Krystal's #21's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Krystal's #21 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 Krystal's #21 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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