Athens, Clarke County

Krystal

4005 LEXINGTON RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Feb 6, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee observed entering kitchen restroom and donning gloves without first washing hands. Corrective action (CA): Workers shall wash hands when re-entering kitchen from restroom. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Written notification not provided to consumers declaring the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpacked foods. CA: Written notification shall be provided to consumers as required.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer spray bottle under front counter without a label identifying contents. Corrective action (CA): Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with common name of contents. Spray bottle labeled.

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

Wall panel separating from wall along baseboard in dry storage corner of kitchen. Observed buildup of debris on floor by mop sink.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic ice scoop stored in drive-thru ice bin with handle touching ice. Scoop removed.

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

Wall paneling separating from wall in corner of kitchen storage area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry with mop head facing down.

Aug 23, 2024

Followup

Score: 892 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chili in the hot well being held at a temperature less than 135F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 135F or above in hot holding. Chili discarded and replaced with properly reheated chili.

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 drink splatter on wall behind bag-in-a-box shelf. Observed mold on wall at 3-compartment sink. Observed grime/debris on floors under and behind equipment.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 785 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee sports bottle stored in beverage ice in drive-thru ice bin. CA: Beverage ice is for consumption only and is to be protected against contamination. All ice removed and ice bin was cleaned and sanitized.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drink stored in a sports bottle at drive-thru. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks at work stations shall be in single-use cup with lids and straws. Drink removed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Most recent inspection report not posted in lobby.

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: Yes

Metal and plastic pans stacked wet on clean dish shelf above 3-compartment sink.

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

Wall panels loose and detached in rear dry storage area.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee sports bottle stored in beverage ice machine at drive-thru drink machine. CA: Beverage ice is for consumption only and is to be protected against contamination. All ice removed and ice bin was cleaned and sanitized.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored in sports bottle at drive-thru. Observed employee drink without lid and straw stored by griddle. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks are to be in single-use cups with lid and straw, and stored to prevent contamination to food, equipment, etc. Drink removed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not posted in lobby or at drive-thru.

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: Yes

Observed metal pans stacked wet on clean shelf above dish sink.

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: Yes

Single-service cups at front counter and drive-thru not kept in protective sleeve with sleeve above lip of top cup.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chili in steam well observed at a temperature less than 135F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are to be maintained at 135F or above in hot holding. Chili discarded; water added to steam well.

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: Yes

Observed metal pans stacked wet on shelf above 3-compartment sink.

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: Yes

Single-service cups at front counter and drive-thru not kept in protective sleeve. Store with sleeve above lip of top cup.