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Krystal Restaurants LLC-MAC012
300 N GA HIGHWAY 49 , BYRON, GA 31008 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B86June 15, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
EHS observed reach-in cooler on the left side of line unable to maintain proper cold-holding temperatures. *************************** 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P **************************** C/A: PIC moved TCS foods from the reach-in to the walk-in cooler until repairs can be made.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”EHS observed cracked baking pan in the dish pit. ************************* 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints ************************* C/A: PIC was informed that damaged pans will need to be replaced to prevent potential contamination during food preparation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(c) - multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)”EHS observed personal Lunchables in walk-in cooler, stored with food to be sold. ******************************** 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - Food Storage, Prohibited Areas (C) (r) Food Storage, Prohibited Areas. Food may not be stored in the locker room ***************** C/A: PIC was informed that employee personal foods may be stored elsewhere in the walk-in cooler, but it must be separated from food to be prepared & sold.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”EHS observed employees not wearing proper hair restraints while in the food preparation area. ****************************** 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. ***************** C/A: PIC was informed that hairnets or ball caps may be worn in order to properly cover hair to prevent contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”EHS observed a box of napkins stored on the floor of the storage area across from the walk-in cooler. ***************** 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. ****************** C/A: PIC was informed that single-service items must be stored in a clean, dry location at least 6" off the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B87January 29, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee walk from outside while messing with hat/ hair and proceeded to walk into the kitchen to clean station with out washing hands. 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P 2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash the.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed paper towel dispenser at from hand sink in disrepair. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf C/A: Dispenser to be replaced or repaired to make sure all hand sinks are stocked and accessible for use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Employee observed drinking soda out of a can in drive thru area. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. C/A: Employee is to drink from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A99October 16, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed in use scoops being stored instagnant water. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). C/A: Water was discarded and utensils replaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A97June 17, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling.
Observed expired bottled milk in front Reach in Cooler under Milkshake machine and walk in cooler. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. C/A: Milk discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”A100February 20, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100October 24, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
C78October 16, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed Raw bacon being stored on middle shelf next to hot dogs, above ready to eat/ fully cooked items such as chicken wings and cheese in reach in cooler located in cooking station. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by C/A: Raw bacon to be stored on bottom shelf away from ready to eat items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed shredded cheddar in melted ice bath cold holding at 61F at 3:02pm. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P C/A: Ice was replaced. Item to discarded and replaced with cheese from WIC.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chili hot holding below 135F. Item temperatures was measured between 116F-122F at 3:02pm and 111-115F at 3:38pm. Steam well did not have enough water to maintain temperature of 136F or higher. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P C/A: Chili shall be reheated to 165F then placed on steam table.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed employee washing stainless steel food containers without rinsing with sanitizer solution before air drying. 511-6-1.05(8)(b) - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods(P) (b) Hot Water and Chemical. After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in: 1. Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds in water at a temperature of 171°F (77°C) or above; P 2. Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up as specified under subsections (6)(e), (l), and (m) of this Rule and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator; P or 3. Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under subsection (6)(n) of this Rule. Contact times shall be consistent with those on EPA-registered label use instructions by providing: (i) Except as specified under paragraph 3(ii) of this subsection, an contact time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under subsection (6)(n)1 of this Rule; P (ii) A contact time of at least seven seconds for a chlorine solution of 50 ppm that has pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) or a pH of 8 or less and a temperature of at least 75ºF (24ºC); P (iii) A contact time of at least 30 seconds for other chemical sanitizing solution.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”A100June 5, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A99January 8, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no sanitizer test strip on premises. PIC searched, but could not locate test strips. 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. Corrective action: Spoke to PIC, to have sanitizer test stocked as soon as possible.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
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Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-111-000283. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
