KRYSTAL
1009 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-751-0400
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen dry storage area, observed 1 flying insect.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front line, ice cream mix (57F - Cold Holding). Observed door slightly open. Product in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, ice cream mix (57F - Cold Holding). Observed door slightly open. Product in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At drive thru drink station, creamers held on Time as a Public Health Control have no time marked. Operator stated creamer placed out 2 hours prior. Operator marked time.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, chemical spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen area ice machine, black mold-like substance on front of deflection plate.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor has build up of black debris. In dry storage area, ceiling vents have dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. At cook lines, shelves under flat tops soiled with food debris. At front line, top of ice cream machine has dust build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of top section of flip top reach-in cooler has build up of food debris. At cook line reach-in freezer by fry station, build up of food debris at interior back ledge.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw hamburgers, placing on flattop, then handled buns without washing hands and changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At drive thru, creamers marked with 6 hour discard time. At cook line, rehydrated onions marked with 6 hour discard time. Both items placed in service 3 hours prior.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 3 employee certificates are photo copies.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru soda dispenser, top plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, Employee drink on ledge of ice machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. In kitchen, two employees handling food, no beard guards.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind cooking equipment has build up of grease and debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple green plastic lids have melted areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer, ice build up on door frame.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelf under flattop soiled. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in freezer have build up. At front line, top of ice cream machine has dust build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish shelves by triple sinks, multiple containers/pans have pieces of old labels on exterior.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen dry storage area, observed 1 flying insect.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru soda dispenser, top plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance. At dining room soda dispenser, ice chute has green mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At triple sink area on clean dish shelves, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves soiled. At front line, wall behind ice recreation and icee machines has dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gaskets have soiled. At cook line, shelf at flattop. At cook line, front/sides of flat top and fryers. At front line, tops of ice cream and icee machines have dust build up. At front line, interior of cabinet under counter where old drink machine was removed, soiled shelves/sides.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds rehydrated onions and creamers on time. Onion procedure is in operating procedures but no procedure for holding creamers on 6 hour plan. Supplied operator with Time as a Public Health Control form, she completed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru area, top plate of ice bin at soda dispenser has black mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area on clean dish shelves, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind table at stove top soiled. At cook line, floor behind flattop and fryers has build up. In dry storage area, wall over soda storage rack has dust build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At dessert area, spoon on Oreo topping has handle touching product. Operator moved spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At frying station, reach-in freezer gasket soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. At dish area on clean dish shelves, 1 metal pan has food debris on interior. Operator moved to be washed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed outside water bibb near drive thru leaking. Operator had employee tighten faucet, no longer dripping.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, rehydrated onions have no time marked. Operator stated onions out for 2 hours, time marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drive thru, employee used single service cup to scoop ice. Manager spoke to employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind and on side of flattop has build up. At walk-in freezer, floor has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over flattop and stove have build up. At cook line, exterior of pots and lids have build up. At front line area, tops of ice cream and icee machines have dust build up. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dry storage, leak from ceiling. Operator stated leak is from AC unit and repair call has been placed.
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At drive thru and lobby drink stations, individual creamers held on time per manager 2am time marked. Manager stated items were put in service at 6am, time not remarked. Manager labeled with correct times.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified Certified Food Manager for establishment, certification expired 11/21/2023. Manager stated she is scheduled to take exam tomorrow.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dish area, white cutting board has black stains.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee certificates are photocopied certificates.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in freezer has build up.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage area, stack of buns has bottom rack on floor. Operator had employee place empty rack under stack.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, grease and cardboard on pad to right of dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under drive thru window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at flattop, below and above cook station, build up. Multiple plastic containers have build up on exterior.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter area, reach-in cooler interior fan cover has build up.
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in cooking area, two pans of chicken wings stored 4.5 hours prior 55F. Wings discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in cooking area, two pans of chicken wings stored 4.5 hours prior 55F. Wings discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Cheese stored in flip top coolers in kitchen. Cheese was swapped out 30 minutes prior and cheese was not re-marked. Employee put correct times on cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer in cooking area, two egg/grits/cheese bowls 126F. Bowls placed into service approximately 45 minutes prior. Bowls voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of convection oven in prep area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink near convection oven in prep area. Employee drink in walk in freezer. Both drinks discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor in walk in freezer. Walls in walk in cooler.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing for dumpster outside of establishment. Manager states dumpster company has been notified.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near drive through window.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon for bulk salt/pepper mix in dry storage. Spoon removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wire whisk stored in pitcher of water by grill 128F. Water discarded.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across from front counter. Thermometer provided and placed inside.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter shelves are cracked/peeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple pans on stove top in kitchen. Multiple shelves in cooking area. Front counter shelves and cabinets.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Red sanitizer bucket stored on cook line in kitchen. Solution discarded.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Inverted to go cups on soiled shelf at front counter. Cups discarded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue wet wiping cloth stored on front counter. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet near egg grill in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.