Krystal Restaurant # 031

Observed facility without an allergy awareness training. Food employees shall be properly trained in food safety, including food allergy, as it relates to assigned duties. Stated to PIC to obtain and train all food employees on allergy awareness.

Observed multiple sauce bottles on counter near grill prep area in the main kitchen and PTC in the main kitchen stored with food products unlabeled. Working containers holding food or food ingredient that are removed from its original container shall be clearly and legibly identified in English with the common name of the food. Stated to PIC to label all sauce bottles with common name.

Observed insect control device stored above the hand sink near the back door of the main kitchen. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be located/installed so that the device is not located over a food prep area and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens. and unwrapped single-service/single-use articles. Stated to PIC to relocate insect control device.

Upon arrival, observed the 2025 Food Service permit posted in public view. A current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Stated to PIC to post the 2026 Food Service permit in public view.

Observed multiple food contact surfaces of the exterior of toaster. exterior of grill, and interior of PTC with excessive accumulation and debris. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Discussed with PIC cleaning schedule of nonfood contact surfaces.

Observed multiple eggs cold-holding on counter near food prep area. Advised PIC hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC relocated eggs to nearest reach-in-cooler for proper cold-holding.

No paper towels observed at hand sink near drive thru window. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towels

Observed 2024 operational permit posted. Advised PIC to post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Advised to obtain 2025 food service permit.

No paper towels observed at hand sink near drive thru window. Advised PIC paper towels shall be provided at all times.

No hot water observed at hand sinks. Advised PIC hot water shall be at hand sinks at all times. COS- hot water was restored.

Observed build up on exterior of coolers. Advised PIC that all nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean and free of debris.

Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel stored as clean with pink mold-like substance. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine panel.

Observed nonfood contact surface of hood vent stored with grease accumulation and debris. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to adequately clean nonfood contact surfaces of hood vent.

Observed ceiling tiles of the facility with grease accumulation. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles.

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below in the prep top cooler and sandwich station. Advised PIC to move products to the walk in cooler.

Observed ice bin open at the front fountain drink machine. COS: PIC closed the bin.

Observed employee touch pants with gloves on then continue to prep biscuits without washing hands. Advised PIC after touching body parts all employees shall wash their hands and change gloves before resuming food prep operations. COS: PIC washing hands and changed gloves.

Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below in the walk in cooler and prep top cooler. Advised PIC all TCS food shall cold hold @ 41 degrees or below. Advised to discard products.

Observed the certified food safety manager certificate was not posted in public view. Advised PIC the CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view at all times.

Observed multiple sauce bottle and containers stored as clean with food debris and residues at 3-compartment sink area. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed the ice machine panel at front-service drive-thru window with debris and residue on the interior. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

Observed utensil sitting in water at 65F near the large pot used to cook grits. Advised PIC on proper storage of utensil in between use. PIC moved utensils to the 3-compartment sink to be washed.

Observed the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler at 49 degrees F. Also observed prep top cooler not working properly. Advised PIC all equipment shall be in good repair at all times.

Observed employee food handler touch pants with bare hands then don gloves and continue to prep beef sandwiches. Advised PIC After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had food handler cease preparation, wash hands and don new gloves.

Observed employee wash hands for 20 seconds in cold water. Advised PIC employees shall wash hands for 20 seconds under clean, running warm water. COS: Had employee rewash for 20 seconds under warm water.

Observed multiple soda nozzles, sauce bottle containers stored as clean with food debris and residues at 3-compartment sink area. Also, Observed ice machine panel at front-service drive-thru window with debris and residue on the interior. Advised PIC food-contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC place all soiled items at 3-compartment sink for wash-rinse-sanitize.

Observed 3 out of 4 quat. sanitizer solution buckets in main kitchen measuring at 500 ppm. Advised PIC chemical sanitizer criteria shall be within adequate range (200 ppm to 400 ppm). COS: Had PIC remake quat. sanitizer solution buckets to reflect 200 ppm.

Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then begin handling bread and toppings without washing hands. COS- bread and toppings were discarded and employee washed hands

Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to have Units repaired and to adjust defrost mode in walk in cooler. Discussed proper ice bath

Observed food contact surface of ice machine with black substance. Advised to clean ice machine.

Observed no hot water at 1 hand sink in kitchen. Advised to repair

Observed equipment not working properly. Advised to repair

Observed interior of cooler and metal holders for single service items with excessive debris. Advised to clean