Rincon, Effingham County

Krystal

468 S COLUMBIA AVE RINCON, GA 31326

Food
Latest score
85
Jan 15, 2026
City
Rincon
County
Effingham
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 858 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cheese in a metal container in the stand-up reach in cooler stored without a lid.

CA: PIC placed a lid on the container.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic bottles in facility not labeled with sauce name. Fourth repeat violation. Due to staff change, PIC was informed that another violation may result in an informal hearing.

RCA: PIC is to ensure proper labeling of sauces or follow a color coordinated system if labels fall off from washing bottles.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple cold holding coolers missing internal hanging thermometers.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food containers used in cabinet warmers stored right side up and not inverted.

RCA: Ensure all equipment used to serve or prepare food is inverted after being clean and sanitized to prevent accumulation of dust, debris, or other contamination sources.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups stored in ceiling where ceiling tile is missing in main kitchen.

RCA: PIC will throw cups away and repair ceiling tile.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation and buildup of food debris and grease on freezer near the fryer, the walls, and the underside of the oven. Observed splattering on wall near coke machine in main dining area.

RCA: Commit to a thorough cleaning schedule every day and after each rush to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and non-food contact surfaces. Rule: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

  1. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors, walls, and behind equipment holding debris and food splatter. The vents in the main dining area have dust and rust debris accumulating.

RCA: Increase cleaning frequency.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two drink cups with lid and straw stored near food preparation counters.

CA: PIC removed cups and threw them away.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed various food items still in use in facility past when date mark sticker had expiration date/time. (Cheese in PT x2 had a discard time of 10:100am, Bacon had discard time of 11am, pie had discard time of 11am, cheese on the line had discard time of 10am). CA: PIC threw away all food that had expired and will ensure that stickers and food items are kept up to date.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic bottles in facility not labeled with sauce name. Third repeat violation. PIC was told that another violation may result in informal hearing. RCA: PIC is to ensure proper labeling of sauces or follow a color coordinated system if labels fall off from washing bottles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors and walls behind equipment holding debris and food splatter, vents in the main dining area have dust accumulating. CA: Increase cleaning frequency

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food not in use not stored covered (donut holes in reach in cooler, sausage gravy and eggs on prep line, gritts, etc.) CA: PIC will ensure all food is stored covered when not in use to prevent contamination.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open box of chemical stored on ground next to bread (on a pallet) and to-go cups (on ground). CA: PIC removed bread and put chemical in correct, designated location away from any food items.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic bottles in facility not labeled with sauce name. Third repeat violation. RCA: PIC is to ensure proper labeling of sauces or follow a color coordinated system if labels fall off from washing bottles.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations and buildup of food debris and grease on equipment in facility. Observed splattering on wall near coke machine in main dining area and buildup behind machine. RCA: Commit to a thorough cleaning schedule every day and after each rush to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and non-food contact surfaces. Rule: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

  1. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls behind equipment holding debris and food splatter, vents in the main dining area have dust accumulating. CA: Increase cleaning frequency

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic bottles in facility not labeled with sauce name. RCA: PIC is to ensure proper labeling of sauces or follow a color coordinated system if labels fall off from washing bottles.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several plastic bottles in facility (prep-top cooler, reach-in cooler) not labeled with sauce name. RCA: PIC is to ensure proper labeling of sauces or follow a color coordinated system if labels fall off from washing bottles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cardboard boxes of single use items stored on the floor near walk-in cooler in dry storage area, and near drive-thru window. CA: PIC removed boxes and stored at least 6" off of the floor. Rule/education: all singe use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations and buildup of food debris and grease on equipment in facility. RCA: Commit to a thorough cleaning schedule every day and after each rush to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and non-food contact surfaces. Rule: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

  1. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a missing light under hood system, on the right side. RCA: Obtain light fixture to provide adequate lighting.

Jun 22, 2023

Followup

Score: 824 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced cheese, raw shell eggs, single-use butter and creamers, on ice baths not held at 41 degrees or lower. RCA/CA: PIC discarded all items, educated PIC to put butter and creamers to keep refrigerated.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed corn dogs and sliced cheese in reach in coolers stored uncovered. CA: PIC covered items to prevent from contamination.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple employees with hair longer than half an inch (hair and beards), not properly restrained. CA: Educated PIC on proper hair/beard registrants.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls behind equipment holding debris, vents in the main dining area have dust accumulating. Observed missing ceiling tiles in main dining, and one light missing in hood vent.