Krystal

1291 Merchants Dr, Dallas, GA 30132

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Krystal appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Krystal was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Dallas restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed well machine not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have well detailed clean and sanitized by correct by date. Site visit made on 1/29/26 and observed ice well detailed to site and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Did not observed CSFM certification in facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. Update: Site visit made on 8/4/2025 and observed CSFM certificate posted.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice well not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have well detailed clean and sanitized by correct by date. Update; Site visit made on 7/21/25 and observed ice well detailed to site and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs in walk in cooler held past discard date. CA: PIC discarded hotdogs.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzels and ice maker not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have soda nozzels and ice maker detail clean and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer prepared in facility at time of inspection. CA: PIC prepared sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed live pest in storage area. CA: PIC showed last pest control invoice from 7/16/24. PIC will call pest control back to facility. UPDATE: Site visit made 7/23/24, No evidence of pest in facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees wearing watches while preparing food and drinks in main kitchen area. CA: PIC had employees remove watches.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice well not cleaned at a frequency to ensure food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will increase frequency of cleaning ice well.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen below manufacturer's recommended concentration. CS: PIC remade sanitizer to manufacturer's recommended concentration. PIC is aware of issue with mechanical sanitizer dispenser and has placed a work order.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krystal?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Krystal.

How does Krystal compare to other restaurants in Dallas?

Krystal most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dallas average of 92.

Has Krystal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krystal have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Krystal 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 inspected?

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

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