Griffin, Spalding County

KRYSTAL'S RESTAURANTS LLC GRF001

509 W TAYLOR ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223

Food

Latest score

Feb 20, 2026

City

Griffin

County

Spalding

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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wiping towel bucket stored improperly above prep top surface on makeline.

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: Yes

Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, interiors coolers and freezers, prep top cooler lids, gaskets, cracks and crevices of cookline, tops of bulk containers, shelving).

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 floors/tile/grout in need of detailed cleaning and repair throughout facility.

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 heavy amounts of ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 867 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed milk with a discard date of 8/5/2025 still in use. Item discarded.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping towel buckets stored next to single service containers and on top of prep top counters.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies present in dining room area.

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: Yes

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 floors/tile/grout in need of detailed cleaning throughout facility.

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 ceiling in need of detailed cleaning throughout facility.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ventilation not efficiently functioning causing fumes.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed milk with a discard date of 12/24/2025 still in use. Item discarded.

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: Yes

Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, interiors coolers and freezers, gaskets, cracks and crevices of cookline, tops of bulk containers).

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed refuse area with debris and other trash outside dumpster.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors/tile/grout not clean throughout facility and walk in freeze. With broken/damages tiles along baseboards.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ventilation not efficiently functioning causing fumes.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee cups and drinks improperly stored on shelving, tabletops, and prep tops counters without a single use cup, lid and straw and stored in a designed area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in dining area.

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: Yes

Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, handles of coolers and freezers, cooler gaskets, cracks and crevices of cookline).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed flooring tile/grout not clean. Accumulations of grease and food debris in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and kitchen area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee personal items improperly stored on ware wash equipment and boxes of single service items on shelving.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items not maintaining 135F or above.

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 non-food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, interiors and exteriors of coolers and warmers, cooler gaskets, cracks and crevices of cookline).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flooring tile/grout not clean. Accumulations of grease and food debris in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and kitchen area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed canned employee drinks and personal food stored next to store food in walk in cooler.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 837 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature for safety (TCS) food items not maintaining 41F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature for safety (TCS) food items not maintaining 135F or above.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sink made for ready to eat food (RTE) is not functioning and is being made into a hand sink. Sink is required for RTE food preparations.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in dining area and kitchen area.

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 non-food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, interiors and exteriors of coolers, cooler gaskets, cracks and crevices of cookline).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flooring tile/grout not clean. Accumulations of grease and food debris in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and kitchen area. Damaged floor tile towards back of kitchen area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ventilation not properly functioning in kitchen area, causing fumes making employees cough.