Calhoun, Gordon County

KRYSTAL RESTAURANTS LLC

652 HWY 53 EAST SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 16, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
5

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 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottles of water and food product throughout kitchen without label of common name. CA: Food storage containers shall be labeled with common name. COS: CFSM had all food containers labeled.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dark reside buildup on ice machine near front food service entrance on interior lip of ice machine.

CA: Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch.

COS: PIC had ice machine cleaned.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soda nozzles at drive through with wear and built-up residue.

CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: PIC will have soda nozzles cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of food in walk in freezer (inside) stored in the floor. CA: PIC relocated boxes to racking above floor.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed heavy dust buildup on wall in main kitchen. CA: PIC had wall cleaned of dust build-up.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 918 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ice bin at drive-thru and cashier station soiled with black crusted-on debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/11/25.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed drink nozzles and diffusers at drive-thru station heavily soiled with black buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for drink nozzles.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop holder for ice machine heavily soiled with dust buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice scoop holder. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Ice scoop holder was clean to sight and touch.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine lid with brown buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior lid. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Interior ice machine lid was clean to sight and touch.

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 front cashier station with dust accumulation. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.

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 walk-in cooler fan covers with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/18/25.

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 heavy dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and air vents throughout kitchen and near mop sink. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/18/25. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Air vents and ceiling tiles were cleaned.

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 multiple broken/missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. Water ponding in areas where floor tiles are damaged. Floors need to be regrouted to prevent water and food debris from collecting between tiles. Corrective Action: work order placed for tiles and grout. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/31/25 to verify tiles and grouting have been redone. Performed informal follow-up on 3/31/25. Grouting and tiling was not redone. Will follow-up with store and district manager in a couple weeks.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 819 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 improper cold holding of multiple tcs food items above 41 degrees in walk-in cooler without active time control. See temperature charts. Per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, walk-in cooler door isn't being closed properly causing temperatures to rise above 41F. Discussed ensuring walk-in cooler door is properly closed at all times. After walk-in cooler door was properly closed ambient temperature was now reading 39F.

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 improper cold holding of tcs food items above 41 degrees in reach in cooler without active time control. See temperature chart. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Reach-in cooler is not able to maintain temperature of 41F or below and current ice bath was melted ice water. Discussed increasing frequency at which ice bath is replaced or temporary time as a public health control until cooler is repaired and able to maintain temperature of 41F or below.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels available at handwashing sink at start of inspection due to paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, roll of paper towels was provided next to handwashing sink. Discussed availability of paper towels at handwashing sinks all times.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop holders at drive-thru soiled. Observed interior of ice box at drive-thru and front cashier station soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean ice scoops and ice box to sight and touch. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fans at front cashier station with dust accumulation. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of fans to prevent dust accumulation. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine lid and handle soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build-up on ac vents at dine-in area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple floor files throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler broken or missing. Water ponding in areas where floor tils are damaged. Floors need to be regrouted to prevent water and food debris from collecting between tiles. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder will be placed to have flooring repaired. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/27 to verify floor tiles have been replaced and floor has been grouted.

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 inoperable light bulb at walk-in freezer. Observed inoperable light bulbs at dry storage shed. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder placed to have lightbulbs replaced. Ensure light covers are in good condition. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify item has repaired.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 955 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop holders at drive thru and ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean ice scoops to sight and touch. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooler pull handles soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/29 to verify.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine lid soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/29 to verify.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build-up on ac vent covers throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/29 to verify.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build-up on walk-in cooler and freezer fan covers. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/29 to verify.