KRYSTAL RESTAURANT
7459 LEM TURNER ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32208
Last inspected Jul 25, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen by triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019025530 | May 1, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | $200 |
| 5--2019021182 | Apr 16, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two employee certificates missing date of birth.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment have build up. Floors in secondary walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer have build up.
Food stored on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, case of ice cream cones on floor. Manager moved to rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout kitchen soiled. Exterior of oil caddy has build up.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside dry storage room, case of styrofoam cups on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in unused undercounter reach-in cooler below flattop near drive thru.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Employee at cook line cracked shell egg then handled spatula and warmer tray, no glove change or handwash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At drive thru on counter, half and half creamers (64F - Cold Holding); individual butter (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items place out 4.5 hours earlier.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in bottom section of reach-in cooler, liquid egg (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item out for making eggs, just returned to cooler. At drive thru on counter, half and half creamers (64F - Cold Holding); individual butter (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items place out 4.5 hours earlier. In walk-in cooler, rehydrated onions (50, 52F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in temperature at opening check. Operator stated breaker tripped sometime after, breaker reset. Ambient temperature 51f at condenser unit. Temperature dropping after 15 more minutes. Items moved immediately to secondary walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, tots (129F - Hot Holding). Operator stated tots placed in warmer approximately 7 minutes earlier. Operator discarded.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager present, certificate expired 7/24/2024. Manager has book to study, scheduled to take exam in 2 weeks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru area, top plate in spindle mixer has encrusted splatter debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired 6/1/2024 posted.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster lids will not fully close, trash on ground in front of dumpster.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls throughout kitchen soiled/dust/grease build up. Floors under and behind equipment have build up. Ceiling vents and surrounding tiles at front of kitchen have dust build up. Floors in secondary walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer have build up.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen by walk-in cooler door, case of oil on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Exterior of convection oven. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At drive thru area, employee drink in reach-in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer disconnected.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At drive thru area, ice cream mix (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated unit has been out of service for over a week.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive thru area, ice cream mix (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated unit has been out of service for over a week.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru area, top of spindle mixer has encrusted residue.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to locate test strips
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining area have staining/disrepair.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hood over fryers soiled. Floors under fryers have grease build up. Walk-in cooler floor soiled. Ceiling at make line has dust build up.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru soda dispenser, ice scoop has handle touching ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and door of cabinet under flattop soiled. Hood filters over flattop and fryers have build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach-in cooler in kitchen and front counter, interiors soiled.
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropping bags on ice on floor, handled with gloved hands now soiled bag of ice, poured ice into ice bin with some coming in contact with gloved hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washing hands near drive through area for approximately six (6) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen by triple sink.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee dropping bags on ice on floor, handled with gloved hands now soiled bag of ice, poured ice into ice bin with some coming in contact with gloved hands.
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. Container of rehydrated onions stored by grill near drive through area 57F. Manager cannot determine when it was prepared or when it was placed out. Onions discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of rehydrated onions stored by grill near drive through area 57F. Manager cannot determine when it was prepared or when it was placed out. Onions discarded. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area where no hose is attached.
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 written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by ice machine in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training could be provided.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that one employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining area are stained/soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on rack near walk in cooler. Blue ice bucket laying on side on top of ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Manager printed and posted new license.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee half eaten toast on rack near small storage closet by drive through area.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen has hair restraint but not all hair is restrained correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in small storage closet by drive through. Floor in walk in coolers. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall under triple sink. Vent covers in dining area.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil by walk in cooler near triple sink. Bags of ice in walk in freezer. Bags moved.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk in cooler by office are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counters where grills sit in kitchen. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers in kitchen. Multiple storage areas below cooking equipment in kitchen. Exterior of large gray trash container in kitchen near drive though.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Manager states a new dumpster is ordered with lock to keep closed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under grill nearest to office. Reach in cooler near convection oven in kitchen.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working in drive through area handled payment from customer and immediately placed gloves on and handled chicken to put in fryer without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from egg grill in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat liquid margarine. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from grill in kitchen on reach in freezer, container of rehydrated onions 67F. Onions placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior. Onions moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Interior of convection oven in kitchen. Interior of ice bin in drive through area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored on ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in outside walk in freezer. Wall under/around triple sink in kitchen. Fan covers in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets and handles for reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Exteriors of multiple pieces of equipment in kitchen. Hood filters above grills in kitchen. Mop sink.
Water leaking from ceiling. Leaking near front counter.
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.