Athens, Clarke County

Krystal

1085 PRINCE AVENUE ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Mar 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.

Mar 6, 2026

Followup

Score: 972 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not displayed.

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

Broken ceiling light covers in kitchen; cracked floor tiles in front of service sink.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 758 violations

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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

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods observed at temperatures above 41F in walk-in cooler (WIC) & small prep cooler. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. PIC discarded all out of temperature foods in WIC & prep cooler. Establishment will operate with limited menu with food items from the walk-in freezer until WIC is repaired.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) found to not have active managerial control by failing to ensure employees are complying with temperature logs, & not having awareness of multiple temperature violations & equipment failures within establishment. Corrective action (CA): PIC should display active managerial control with compliance with the food code.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Box of fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer. PIC moved fries to shelf.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Light gap visible in bottom right corner of back door in kitchen.

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

Single-use cups, napkins, & lids stored on floor in dry storage area. (Old WIC out back). PIC moved boxes of single-use items to shelf.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

WIC & prep cooler observed to be unable to cold hold TCS foods at 41F or below; Walk-in freezer leaking; ice buildup on boxes of food & floor; ice buildup in prep cooler.

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

Broken ceiling tiles in kitchen; cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cove molding separating from wall next to WIC.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light gap at bottom right corner of back door in kitchen.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk in freezer leaking from fan; ice build-up on floor and shelves of freezer.

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

Broken ceiling light covers in kitchen; cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 milk, butter, and half & half in front prep cooler at temperatures above 41 F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. COS: Items discarded. Prep cooler operating at 41 F or below, but person in charge (PIC) determined that case of creamers was blocking prep cooler fan, adversely affecting temperature circulation.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold in ice machine and ice chute of self-service drink dispenser. Observed mold/debris buildup in drink nozzles of front drink dispenser. Corrective action (CA): Clean and sanitize ice machine, ice chute, and drink nozzles frequently enough to preclude mold growth. Every 24 hours for drink nozzles and ice chute of drink dispensers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dining tables sanitized using one bucket method. CA: Use sanitizer solution in spray bottle and single-use paper towels at each dining table or use two-bucket method.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light gap in bottom right corner of back door in kitchen, outer opening not protected against entry of insects and rodents.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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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 multiple opened bags of grits and flour in kitchen not stored in covered or sealed containers. Corrective action (CA): Opened foods must be stored in covered or sealed containers. Bags placed in covered metal pans.

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 multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled with name of contents. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with common name to identify contents. Labels added.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker wearing bracelet and watch. Nothing more than a plain ring band allowed on hands or wrists. Items 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

Current inspection report not posted at drive-thru (posting older, higher score).

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 broken ceiling light covers in kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drip cup missing at vent hoods.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 892 violations

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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

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods found cold held above 41F in walk-in cooler (WIC). Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods when cold held must be kept at 41F or less. Food determined to be out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Foods moved to walk-in freezer (WIF) to cool.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

WIC not keeping TCS foods at 41F or less. Door gasket not sealing on bottom. Ice buildup under fan in WIC and WIF as well as bottom of door in WIF and on fan in the reach-in freezer. Have WIC serviced as soon as possible. Inspector will be returning 10/05/2023 to check if WIC is maintaining proper temperature. Please place cup of water in WIC 24 hours prior to inspector returning.