Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KRYSTAL

505 N HWY 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 321773033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3716754
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755247
DBPR license6400669

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding not meet 135 F, operator reheated both items. cooked fries first temperature (132F – Hot Holding); cooked fries second temperature (213F – Reheating); cooked hash browns first temperature (124F – Hot Holding); cooked hash browns second temperature (203F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above fryer oil in the dry storage area. Operator moved oil. Observed soap and sanitizer stored with single service items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb with a hose attached, in the dumpster area without a vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a scoop in the dry storage area with heavy dried food debris on the service end. Operator removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door observed with rust and coming apart. Walk-in freezer door observed with rust and in disrepair.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans stacked together on clean dish shelf with water present.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceiling tiles and walls on cook line with heavy soil. Observed black/green mold like substance on the wall in the dry storage area. Observed heavy buildup on tile under three compartment sink. Observed heavy dust on walls in drive through area. Observed heavy debris on walk-in freezer floor.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of frozen meat stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

#5Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood vent slat observed with a gap, over flat top grill on cook line.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with soiled gaskets. Reach in freezer on cook line observed with soiled gaskets and food debris on the bottom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food left on pans that were in the clean dish area on shelf. Observed an old label on a lid in the clean dish area on shelf.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of sauce in a stock pot in water without heat or running water. Operator stated he was thawing the sauces from frozen to reheat. Operator turned hot water on. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe from the ceiling leaking into a red bucket. Observed a pipe leaking into a light fixture into a green bucket in the dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.