Krystal Restaurant LLC

Observed staff member with long painted fingernails in the food preparation area not wearing gloves. CA- Staff member washed hands used gloves as a corrective action. 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - Fingernails (Pf) (f) Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Pf

Observed floor grout missing or in bad repair throughout the kitchen. Also observed several holes in the wall and the baseboard in bad repair in the dish washing area. PIC will have the areas repaired by 2/8/26.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Observed severe build up on vents throughout the kitchen and dining area. PIC will have all vents and ducts inspected and professionally cleaned and treated by 1/10/2026. A completed service work order and plan of action must be sent to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 1/10/2026.

511-6-1.07(5)(d) - Cleaning Ventilation System, Nuisance & Discharge Prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (C) (d) Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.

Observed a small fly in the interior of the ice machine. PIC removed the fly and then cleaned and sanitized the deflector located in the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:

(i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P

(ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P

(iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; P

(iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; P and

(v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P

2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day. P

3. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if:

(i) In storage, containers of time/temperature control for safety food and their contents are maintained at temperatures specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04 and the containers are cleaned when they are empty;

(ii) Utensils and equipment are used to prepare food in a refrigerated room or area that is maintained at one of the temperatures in the following chart and:

(I) The utensils and equipment are cleaned at the frequency in the following chart that corresponds to the temperature:

Temperature Cleaning Frequency

41ºF (5.0ºC) or less 24 hours

41ºF - 45ºF (>5.0ºC - 7.2ºC) 20 hours

45ºF - 50ºF (>7.2ºC - 10.0ºC) 16 hours

Observed the ceiling leaking in front of the dish washing area as a result of the air conditioner leaking. PIC will contact maintenance and send a copy of the service work order to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed floor grout in bad repair near the dish machine. CA- PIC advised to have the floor regrouted by 7/25/2025. Observed the ceiling leaking in the dishwashing area. PIC will contact maintenance to have the leak repaired by 7/15/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Observed the ice machine in the dining room contained a black build up in the chute. The black build up can contaminate the ice that is dispensing through the machine. The facility is required to clean the machine and put an "out of order" sign on the machine immediately.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:

2. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned:

(i) At any time when contamination may have occurred;

(ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles;

(iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and

(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed staff member with long painted fingernails in the food preparation area not wearing gloves. CA- Staff member washed hands used gloves as a corrective action. 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - Fingernails (Pf) (f) Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Pf

Observed the dumpster plug was missing. The dumpster plug is needed to prevent the entry of pest and the prevention of liquid leaking from the dumpster. PIC will have the dumpster plug installed by 1/25/25. PIC will contact Robert Lewis at robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov once the dumpster plug is replaced.

511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed floor grout in bad repair near the ice machine. CA- PIC advised to have the floor regrouted by 1/25/2025. Wall in the drive thru area contained FRP that is separating from the wall. PIC will have the wall repaired by 1/25/25. Dirt build up observed beneath the coke machine in the lobby area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Observed the light cover in the storage room in bad repair. CA- PIC will replace the light cover by 1/20/25 to prevent potential contamination from the bulb shattering.

Observed mold beginning to form in the vents in the dining area. PIC will have all vents cleaned by 1/25/25. Please have the mold remediated prior to cleaning and send a copy of the completed work order from the remediation company by 1/25/25 to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov. 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

3. An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.

Employee used the hand sink at the front counter to rinse cup used to store utensils

Observed wet nesting above the three-compartment sink. Wet pans stored on top of each other without being allowed to air dry.

Reach in cooler gaskets observed in bad repair

Rust observed on the exterior of the ice machine

Floor grout in bad repair in some areas

Vent contained dust build up in the storage area.

Observed the ice machine in the dining room full of rust. The rust can contaminate the ice that is dispensing through the machine. The facility is required to replace the machine and put an "out of order" sign on the machine immediately. (Repeat)

Observed (2) chemical bottles stored in the back with no common name to identify what they are.

Observed several chemical bottles on the front end under the counter. Please store chemicals in a designated area.

Observed the reach in freezer, freezing over with ice over the back. Please remove all food products and service the unit.

Observed accumulation of food products throughout the prep unit and on the prep counter on the hotline.

Observed the floors in the dining room, walk in freezer, and in front of the walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Also the ceiling tile needs cleaning in front of the 3-compartment sink and above the cash register.

Observed the HVAC vents above the ice machine in the lobby and above the cash register in need of cleaning.

Observed drink machine with excessive mold build buildup on nozzles. Manager stated the machine was no longer in service and will be replaced. She was instructed to add an "out of order" sign. (COS) Also, tubing for ice cream dispenser had a brown like substance that was built up inside. Manager stated the machine is cleaned twice a week, but tubing had to be replaced by district staff.

Observed wrong inspection reported on drive thru and no signage was in the lobby for public view. (COS)

Observed excessive trash under the food storage area. Please clean this area frequently to prevent presence of rodents, pests. (Repeat) Also, baseboards by drive thru window was decaying and needs to be repaired. Also, excessive dust in the ceilings of the kitchen area. Please have this cleaned and repaired to prevent contamination.

Observed light bulbs out in walk in freezer and by the grill area (ventilation hood system). Please have replaced.

Observed excessive mold/dusts in the vents throughout the facility.

Observed shelled eggs stored above corndogs in the reach in cooler. PIC removed the eggs. (COS)

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the front area. PIC added paper towels at the sink. (COS)

Observed doughnut holes and American Cheese stored in the reach in coolers with no cover to protect from contamination. PIC covered all items. (COS)

Observed several sauce(s) bottles in the prep cooler and on the countertop with no food labels.

Observed (1) bottle/shaker with no label to properly identify it.

Observed the floors needing cleaning under the storage shelves and equipment. (Repeat).

Also observed a hole in the ceiling by the 3-compartment sink.

Observed (1) light out over the ventilation system.