KRYSTAL RESTAURANT
5444 BLANDING BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 9047710404
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 250ppm quaternary ammonium.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs in pan with ice at the bottom only at 55F ambient. Operator states eggs were placed out 4 minutes prior to prepare an order. Eggs returned to flip top reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter to the mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's restroom.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket at ice machine is not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Available license in binder expired on June 1, 2026.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vents over three compartment sink have dust. Floors under fryers, under icee machine, in walk-in freezer, under dry storage shelving and at drive thru soda machine are soiled. Wall at mop sink is soiled. Floor and wall at the ice machine are soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of bag in box soda on the storage rack by the ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used for grits in standing water at 104F. Operator removed the water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of warmer to left of flip top reach in cooler, interior of toaster and interior of convection oven have grease/food debris build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of icee machine around nozzles and underplaying has black mold-like substance.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer open boxes of raw beef patties stored above commercially packaged fully cooked chicken. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); corn dog (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated products were placed in reach in cooler approximately 1 hour prior but cooler doors were not fully shut. Operator put products in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of coffee/tea urn cleaner and hand soap stored above paper to go bags on dry storage rack near office. Operator removed all chemical from shelf. Also, in dry good storage next to dumper area outside, to go lids stored on shelf with multiple chemicals. Operator moved box of lids to different shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hose is attached.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate rusty and in disrepair.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored inverted on top of bottles of cleaning chemicals. Operator removed bucket cleaned and stored correctly.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in ladies rest room.
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 open drinking cup on edge of grill. Operator removed drink.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill soiled with food debris. Also, floor under flip top reach in cooler/oven soiled with food debris. Also, floor under 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris. Also, floor behind fryers soiled with food debris. Also, floor under ice machine soiled with food debris and debris. Also, floor in walk-in cooler with walk-in freezer attached soiled with food debris. Also, floor in cabinet under soda machine in lobby soiled. Also, ceiling vents above 3 compartment sink soiled with dust. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler with attached walk-in freezer soiled with dust.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in both walk-in coolers behind shelves in disrepair, metal wall covering pulling away from wall with insulation showing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils in pan of water temperature at 77F. Operator removed utensils and discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven have build up of food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb in fryer warmer next to fryers broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gasket soiled/torn in kitchen. Also, table under grills soiled with food/black build up. Also, interior of cabinet in drive thru soiled with brown liquid.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, table under grills has build up of food debris. Also, top of oven has build up of food debris. Also, mop sink soiled with grease. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler by triple sink has build up of dust. Also, portable fan on floor of kitchen near flip top reach in cooler has build up of dust. Also, drainage tray of soda machine in lobby has build up of mold-like substance.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine (Flanex) observed on base of milkshake machine behind plastic screen. Person in charge removed.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. At end of cook line next to grills, cracked raw shell eggs stored on tray with whole raw shelled egg. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At end of cook line next to grills, raw shelled egg (69F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were pulled from walk-in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Person in charge put eggs back into walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On shelf under front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Manager added water. Rechecked at 150ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Attached mixer to milkshake machine in drive through area soiled with old food debris. Also, calcium build up on nozzle of hot water system on table above oven. Also, interior lip of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at any handwash sink in kitchen area. Person in charge provided paper towels at all handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom in lobby door is not completely self closing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles near dry storage racks in kitchen of kitchen in disrepair. Also, ceiling tiles near dry in disrepair at front counter in front of menu.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine in kitchen not inverted. Employee flipped ice bucket over.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed expired June 1 2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee travel cup observed on counter of drive through area. Person in charge removed from table.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grills soiled with food debris. Also, floor under fryers have grease/food debris build up. Also, floor under ice machine soiled with debris. Also, floor under flip top reach in cooler and oven soiled with food debris/debris. Also, floor under dry storage racks across from 3 compartment sink soiled with debris. Also, floor under soda machine in lobby soiled with debris. Also, ceiling vent above 3 compartment sink soiled with dust build up.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle in dumpster enclosure lid open.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. In kitchen above reach in cooler, multiple hood filters missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In stand up reach in freezer in drive through area has build up of ice in bottom of cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In metal containers next to hot water system, utensils stored in standing water temped at 81F. Person in charge discarded water in pan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with debris/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above bag- in- box soda rack next to ice machine in kitchen in disrepair. Also, fry warmer next to fryers has broken build in warmer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, table under grills has build up of food debris. Also, top of oven has build up of food debris. Also, mop sink soiled with grease. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler by triple sink has build up of dust. Also, portable fan on floor of kitchen near flip top reach in cooler has build up of dust. Also, drainage tray of soda machine in lobby has build up of mold-like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink by grills dripping water when fully shut off.
Wiping cloth/3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Person in charge stated she will replace water after rush.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed in kitchen area near flat top grills. 1 live flying insect observed by dry storage racks in kitchen area.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On cook line near flat top grills, bottle of Advil on table. Manager removed bottle and put in office.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of raw shelled eggs on top of case of ready to eat ranch gallons. Manager moved raw shelled eggs to proper shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler by back door, raw sausage patties stored on shelf above ready to eat pickles. Manager moved raw sausage to bottom shelf.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In prep area, tray of raw shelled egg (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they have been out approximately 1 hour. Manager put eggs back in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In drive through area, can of degreaser on table next to milkshake machine. Manager removed from table. Also, on dry storage shelf near walk-in cooler, gallon of chemical peroxy protein remover, cleaner and whitener stored next to brown paper to go bags. Manager removed gallon of chemical to different area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink by triple sink and also handwash sink by end of cook line near flat top grills.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen by dry storage shelves, ceiling tile in disrepair with part of tile hanging down.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash can in ladies room does not have a lid.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. By back office, employee personal belongings on top of bag- in- box soda boxes. Manager removed items and placed in office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf above triple sink, metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler on cook line, has build up of debris. Also, under soda machine station in lobby have accumulation of debris.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line above reach in cooler hood filters missing from hood system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line next to steam table, scooper in pan of water temped at 78F. Manager removed water from pan.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen by ice machine, light shield missing and frame is falling down.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above fryers, hood filters have build up of grease. Also, under flat top grills table has build up of food debris. Also, under drink machine in drive through area has build up of brown liquid. Also, build up of grease of side of fryer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf above triple sink, metals pans with old label still on it.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster of establishment had left lid open. Manager closed.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In mop sink, standing water. Manager has someone coming out today to fix it.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In both walk-in coolers, fan covers have build up of dust.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Raw shell eggs kept on time by drive thru had no time marking. Manager added time markings.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station to the left of the drive thru window is blocked by two standing bread crates.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by manager office has bag with que tips in sink. Manager removed from sink.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. In men's restroom, hole in ceiling. Manager stated maintenance worker have been working on fixing. Workers will be back later today, per manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of raw grits, to go bowl used as scooper.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine was not inverted. Manager inverted.
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. At drive thru window, employee uncovered drink sitting on prep table where food is packaged.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee who is engaging in food prep did not have hair restraint. Manager stated employee would receive hat.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under drive thru drink dispenser, standing water leaking from back.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On storage rack by manager office, build up under racks. Grease build up on floor under fryers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scooper used for grits in standing water 85F. Manager discarded water. Filled with water, 148F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of fryer.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in triple sink tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled - tested 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler across from fryers in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over cartons of ready to eat liquid pasteurized eggs. Items moved and stored correctly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs stored on counter by grill at room temperature (73F). Eggs removed from temperature control approximately 15 minutes prior. Eggs moved into reach in cooler (ambient temperature 38F).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit could be provided.
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. All training records are photocopied.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of bag in box sodas near office.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Accumulated grease on ground in dumpster area.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open outside establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area below drive through register.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink very slow to drain.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water in brown mop bucket near mop sink. Mop stored in mop sink with soiled water that is slowly draining.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rehydrated onions (71F-74F - Cooling for at least 3.75 hours) 4 containers sitting out on rack next to walk in cooler, per manager onions have been there since she came to work at 5am and does not know when they where prepared.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. rehydrated onions (71F-74F - Cooling for at least 3.75 hours) 4 containers sitting out on rack next to walk in cooler, per manager onions have been there since she came to work at 5am and does not know when they where prepared.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket on make line reading 0ppm, manager took bucket to triple sink to be remade.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rehydrated onions (71F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter next to multiple flat top grills, per manager onions have been sitting out since she came to work at 5am and does not know how long they where sitting out before she came to work.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rehydrated onions (71F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter next to multiple flat top grills, per manager onions have been sitting out since she came to work at 5am and does not know how long they where sitting out before she came to work. sliced American cheese (67F - Cold Holding) sitting in melted ice bath next to multiple flat tiptop grills, per manager cheese was placed there less then 1 hour prior, ice replaced and lid put on cheese.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station near office. At hand wash station in women's bathroom.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for customer that go through drive through only, inspector provided advisory and manager posted in drive through window.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in dining and kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. 2 containers of cooking oil by walk in cooler.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease behind and next to receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under soda machine at drive through area. In outside dry storage shed inside dumpster enclosure.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster and grease receptacle lids open.
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