Krystal Restaurants

4814 Augusta Rd, Garden City, GA 31408

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Krystal Restaurants has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Garden City facility scores 86, putting Krystal Restaurants on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items (shredded cheddar, sliced cheese, chicken wings, etc.) cold-holding in the prep-top cooler above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items in the trash and plugged in prep-top cooler.) RCA: Ensure all cold TCS food items are held at 41 F or below at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public view. RCA: Ensure the certificate is posted in public view at all times.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single use cups and food containers stored on the floor in the storage room. RCA: Ensure all single use items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed a box of frozen patties stored under condensation lines in the walk-in cooler. Box is now covered in ice. RCA: Ensure all food service items are stored away from leaking water lines, including condensation lines at all times.

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two in-use scoops stored in water at 77 F. (COS- PIC discarded water, placed utensils on clean deli paper.) RCA: Ensure in-use utensils are stored in still water of at least 135 F, stored in dipping wells, or leave out and clean every 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed cup stored in the box of dehydrated onions. RCA: Ensure the scoop stored in non-TCS food items are stored with the handles sticking up.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items (liquid eggs, shredded cheese, American slices), stored on the counter and in the prep-top cooler, cold-holding above 41 F. (COS: PIC disposed cheese) Ensure all cold TCS food items are being held at 41 F and below at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed multiple in-use scoops stored in water at 77 F. Ensure in-use utensils are stored in still water of at least 135 F, stored in dipping wells, or leave out and clean every 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items (eggs, liquid eggs, hot dogs, chicken, shredded cheese), stored on the counter and in the prep-top cooler, cold-holding above 41 F. Advised PIC to ensure all cold TCS food items are being held at 41 F and below at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in a solution containing 0 ppm quat. Advised PIC to maintain cloths in a sanitizing solution within the recommended manufacturer's concentration at all time.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use whisk stored in water at 85 F. (COS: PIC disposed water.) Advised PIC to ensure in-use utensils are stored in still water of at least 135 F, stored in dipping wells, or leave out and clean every 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krystal Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krystal Restaurants on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krystal Restaurants?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Krystal Restaurants.

How does Krystal Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Garden City?

Krystal Restaurants most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Garden City average of 86.

Has Krystal Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Krystal Restaurants have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Krystal Restaurants means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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