KRYSTAL
505 N HWY 19, Palatka FL 32177 · 386.328.9020
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies at the front service counter area by the soda dispenser. Observed 2 flies by the prep station opposite the office area. Observed 1 fly in the back dry storage room on shelves by the bread racks.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $3,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014046607 | Oct 31, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015 | $3,000 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs on cook line in container of melted ice ambient air 68F. Operator placed ice over raw shell eggs.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handling employee present during inspection with expired food handler training from 11/2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vents in kitchen with visible staining/debris build up.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple pieces of cove molding broken off of wall through kitchen area.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive through window soda dispenser, ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed to correct storage location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep cook line hood filters with dust build up. Reach in freezer and low boy reach in cooler with food debris in the door gasket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored in used mop water bucket by mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on front counter in front of milk shake machine. Employee apron over clean containers on rack opposite three compartment sink. Operator relocated the personal items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite three compartment sink, clean trays stacked while wet.
Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles with dust build up around ceiling vents. Floor under fryers with grease build up and food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk in freezer on floor and product box under compressor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk dehydrated onions, metal scoop handle in contact with product. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters with dust build up. Food debris on sides of equipment and under on counter surfaces. Multiple cooler/freezer door gaskets with food debris build up.
Old food/old labels stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food residue and labels stuck to clean containers on shelf opposite three compartment sink. Operator removed some containers from shelf to be discarded.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at 0ppm, operator replaced solution to 200pppm.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell with gloved hands then handle single service container with the same gloved hands no hand wash. Discussed with employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table used for cooked bacon. Employee relocated the beverage.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf by back door, chemical spray bottle of sanitizer missing labeling. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance spots on bulk ice bin deflector plate.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep line oven has build up of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall between cook line and hand wash sink has build up of grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop water. Operator hung the mop to dry.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on the cook line crack raw shell eggs with gloves then handle single service carry out container. Operator intervened and had employee change gloves/wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies at the front service counter area by the soda dispenser. Observed 2 flies by the prep station opposite the office area. Observed 1 fly in the back dry storage room on shelves by the bread racks.
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. Reconstituted dehydrated onions on the main cook line held on time as public health control missing product time marking. Operator added time marker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on ceiling tile/vent closest the hood system on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the table top griddle have build up of food residue. Handles of the reach in freezer opposite the fryers have food residue.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean containers stack on shelf opposite the three compartment sink have old food debris in the lip of the container.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service food sleeves spin the floor by the prep line and fryers. Operator relocated the container of single service food sleeves.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer, open container of frozen biscuits on shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop water at the mop sink. Operator relocated the wet mop.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has food debris staining in grooves. Operator removed the cutting board to be rewashed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection, over 4 food handling employees present with no certified food manager present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slime like material on deflector plate of the bulk ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vent by the cook line has accumulation of dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of the bulk ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cook line equipment has grease build up. Hood filters over main cook line fryers has build up of dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the base of the flip top reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket and mop sink.
Aug 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
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. Eggs, cheese, onions, tots held on time per person in charge with no time mark or timer. Person in charge marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Food debris buildup on shelving in small reach in cooler by fryers. Also, ice machine with debris buildup on deflector plate. Also, nozzle at drive thru with debris buildup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of beef freezer door with debris buildup. Rust observed on exterior metal of ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles at triple sink off of wall. Ceiling vent over clean dishware storage with dust buildup. Floor under bag in box soda with debris buildup.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open on grease receptacle and dumpster. Garbage observed on ground.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris observed on several items in clean dishware storage area. Person in charge moved to be rehashed.
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.