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KRYSTAL RESTAURANT

9116 BAYMEADOWS ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 9044481061

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 16 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614362
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

16 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small fliptop cheese, wings at 44-45F. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge began moving items to reach in freezer. Retemp wings at 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · In small fliptop wings and corn dogs at 56F. Per person in charge has been in unit for over 4 hours. See stop sale. Per person in charge has made supervisor aware unit not holding temperature. Will utilize ice or time until holding at 41F or below. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
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. Cheese on line marked to discard at 11am. Person in charge states was replaced but not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Onions rehydrated held on time with no time mark. Person in charge added time mark. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2025Administrative 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over case of margarine. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small fliptop cheese, wings at 44-45F. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge began moving items to reach in freezer. Retemp wings at 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Cheese on line marked to discard at 11am. Person in charge states was replaced but not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee during inspection working 60+ days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding behind triple sink missing, Also, ceiling tile missing in back kitchen. Also, hole in wall in women's restroom along floor observed.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in use onions container lid in walk in cooler melted.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Observed garbage, debris on ground in dumpster enclosure.
Basic/33-04-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in reach in freezer on line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of fry warmer with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink. Person in charge raised.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on line testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground in dumpster enclosure area.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2025 · Observed absorbent material on grease at time of follow-up. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 set up at 0ppm quatanery ammonium during inspection. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small single door reach in cooler to right of cook line, raw bacon stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corndogs in walk in cooler opened 7/23 per person in charge.
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small single door fliptop to right of stand up reach in freezer cheese, cheese, hotdog, chicken at 58-63F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight, unsure how long items have been out of temperature. Rehydrated onions cooling overnight per person in charge at 57-59F in walk in cooler. Also, one shell egg in container at cook line with cracked shell.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small single door fliptop to right of stand up reach in freezer cheese, cheese, hotdog, chicken at 58-63F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight, unsure how long items have been out of temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. Shell eggs, onions, cheese, butter and cream held on time per person in charge with no time marking. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Rehydrated onions cooling overnight per person in charge at 57-59F in walk in cooler.
High priority/03D-06-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working at establishment for 60+ days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing from wall at triple sink area. Observed rotten wood where floor meets wall.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use lids for onions cracked, missing pieces. Also, in use container for steamed buns with cracked edge, missing piece.
Basic/14-38-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground in dumpster enclosure area.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in stand up reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on side and inside not in use reach in cooler under fry warmer. Also, soda plate in drive thru with mold like substance buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at ceiling in women's restroom. Also, observed leak from pipe under right side of triple sink. Also, drain cover missing at triple sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat products in small reach in cooler on line. Person in charge began rearranging.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Raw bacon stored over ready to eat products in lowboy. Person in charge began rearranging. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge unsure how long it has been on line. Also, onions held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Onions out for 45 minutes per person in charge missing time mark. Person in charge added. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees working 60+ days at establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Person in charge states has three employees who have been working for 60+ days at establishment. Unable to provide proof of approved training. Admin Complaint
Feb 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat products in small reach in cooler on line. Person in charge began rearranging.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge unsure how long it has been on line.
High priority/01B-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge unsure how long it has been on line. Also, onions held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer at triple sink in use at 500+ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. Will manually mix chemicals until unit can be serviced.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium to sanitize, only able to provide chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty working at establishment for more than 30 days with no proof of CFM.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees working 60+ days at establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed person in charge scoop ice into scoop with to go cup, not with ice scoop with handle.
Basic/14-01-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing along triple sink wall causing water damage to wall.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Tater tots held in bag on counter slacking due to reach in freezers not functional at time of inspection. Person in charge moved to cold holding unit.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease observed on the ground in dumpster enclosure. Also observed grease lid open during inspection.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with debris buildup.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers with grease buildup. Exterior of hot holding scoop container with grease buildup. Exterior of hot holding pans with grease buildup. Grease buildup in hot holding unit sides. Grease buildup on fry side hood filters. Exterior salt containers on dry storage with debris on lids.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean dishware.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large amount of grease observed in dumpster enclosure outside of dumpster, leaking behind dumpster. Also, dumpster overflowing
Basic/33-20-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Small amount of grease observed, sand observed to absorb. Dumpster not longer overflowing
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon and sausage stored over liquid eggs and cheese. In reach in cooler raw bacon stored over ready to eat items.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in reach in cooler at 53F. Lid open during inspection, open section observed in unit to space below. Person in charge closed lid and added pan to empty space.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Establishment holds shell eggs, onions, cheese on time per person in charge. Items not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing windex per person in charge with no label. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room with water damage, missing. Also, leak observed draining into catch bucket in women's restroom.
Basic/36-32-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at back triple sink. Also, grease observed on floor at fryers.
Basic/36-03-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at triple sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light observed under back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large amount of grease observed in dumpster enclosure outside of dumpster, leaking behind dumpster. Also, dumpster overflowing.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in stand up reach in freezer on line and in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 87F.
Basic/10-07-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on exterior of multiple containers at clean dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employees working over 60 days. Employee on duty has been working here for 12 years.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room with water damage, black mold like substance visible. Person in charge states was due to leak after last heavy rain. Has work order in to replace tiles.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw beef patties on grill with gloved hands, then handle package of buns without hand wash. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over open container of liquid margarine. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Rehydrated onions and cheese held on time per person in charge with no time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger patties at cookline at 104-109F. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed wastewater draining directly onto the ground at hand wash sink by tea urn. Pipe does not line up with drain. Person in charge fixed during inspection.
High priority/28-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs and corn dogs opened more than 24 hours ago with no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure form biohazard cleanup. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink across from cookline. Also dispenser not working at front hand wash sink. Also, missing paper towels from women's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employees working over 60 days. Employee on duty has been working here for 12 years.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at triple sink with multiple tiles missing, separating from the wall.
Basic/36-03-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at triple sink drain.
Basic/29-18-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on the ground in both dumpster enclosures on property.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 94F near grits. Heated water to 174 by end of inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on multiple clean dishware items.
Basic/16-46-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed one wet mop stored in mop sink, another in bucket, not hung to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tests at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator removed splitter and connected chemical hose to faucet without splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple food safety training certificates missing DOB and/or CFM signature or CFM certificate #.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under front counter and one in chemical holder at triple sink. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from light area of ceiling in women's restroom. Operator stated she called to let her supervisor know.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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