Krystal's

1206 S Peterson Ave, Douglas, GA 31533

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Krystal's stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Douglas restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on all prep-top surfaces. Need to increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: The 3 compartment ware wash sink did not have test strips. Must have sanitizer test strips provided to test concentration.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed in 2 locations in the main kitchen, 2 containers on pickles and 2 containers of cheese uncovered. Also observed in the walk-in cooler a box of exposed uncovered bacon. ALL foods must be kept covered at all times to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: No hanging thermometers observed in any cooling units. Please place hanging thermometers inside all cooling units close to the door where temps can be monitored several times a day.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of ice and food debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Need to keep cleaned at a more frequent rate.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed A/C vent dripping water near the ice machine causing puddling on the floor. Have a/c looked at and try and keep puddle cleaned up to prevent a slip.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The battery for the automatic soap dispenser at the hand washing sink had died, preventing employees from accessing cleanser. CA: replace battery asap and supply other cleanser in the meantime

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed a large built of debris in the front reach in cooler.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: The last inspection report was not displayed

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 6-2 Noted prepared food item in the walk in cooler with no use by date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: 15 B The 3 compartment ware wash sink did not have test strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: 12 A Observed boxed drink product directly on the floor surface at the back drink dispenser rack.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 14 A Noted ice scoop with no protective cover.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Puddled water in floor. CA: Remove puddled water to keep floor dry.

511-6-1.06(4)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal's on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krystal's?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Krystal's.

How does Krystal's compare to other restaurants in Douglas?

Krystal's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglas average of 91.

Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Krystal's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Krystal's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Krystal's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Krystal's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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