Candler-McAfee, DeKalb County

KRYSTAL'S #21

1855 CANDLER RD DECATUR, GA 30032

Food
Latest score
82
Apr 23, 2026
City
Candler-McAfee
County
DeKalb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 824 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee pick up sliced cheese off the ground and change gloves without washing hands in between.

COS employee removed gloves and washed hands.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handling employee wearing a wrist watch.

COS employee removed watch and washed hands.

Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a gap at the drive thru window.

Window needs to be sealed properly to prevent the entry of pests.

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 debris accumulation underneath shelves and grease on countertops.

Facility needs to move equipment to clean areas.

May 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 866 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 food contact surfaces (pans) stored as clean with visible food residue on surfaces.

COS manager removed items and placed them into 3 compartment sink to be cleaned.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a tray of bread being splashed by a hose in the main kitchen. Observed a leak from the beverage machine that is causing water to pool on top of ice bin.

PIC moved bread away from splash, drink machine needs to be serviced to prevent splash from entering ice bin.

Food products must be stored in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a gap at the drive thru window.

Window needs to be sealed properly to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed equipment and utensils stacked prior to being air dried.

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 the exterior of food service equipment unclean to sight and touch.

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 unclean floors and walls throughout main kitchen. Observed missing floor tiles throughout the main kitchen.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 826 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw beef patties stored over ready-to-eat food in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen. Food shall be protected from cross- contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. COS: The food service personnel rearranged the food on the shelf in the reach-in cooler.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice dumped into the handwashing sink in main kitchen near drive- thru window. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live and dead roaches on the floor in the main kitchen and back storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop stored in a soiled pan in main kitchen. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in clean pan.

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 a build-up of residue on the wall in the main kitchen next to the drive-thru window. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

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 dim lighting in the back storage area. The light intensity shall be at least 20 foot candles (215 lux)

Dec 18, 2023

Initial

Score: 932 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility only has 1 operable hand washing sink inside food prep area. The front hand sink near food prep area is inoperable, PIC states part has been ordered. Hand sink must be operable no later than 12/29/2023.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible light at exit door inside main kitchen. Facility needs to have door sealed up.