Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
5444 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 370 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 violations per visit. Fire inspections documented portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone at the front counter and kitchen areas, with the same hazard persisting across follow-up inspections in March 2016. The facility's top recurring violations include improper ventilation (24 citations), employee health reporting failures (22), and chemicals stored improperly (20). Recent inspections from 2025 show continued compliance challenges, with 14 violations including four high-priority items found in January 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-03-16: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office and at front counter **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-18: Still on red - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-21: Still on red
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-03-16: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office and at front counter **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-18: Still on red
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office and at front counter **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Front counter and both in kitchen
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections50 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Krystal Restaurant in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Krystal Jax 010 (blanding Blvd) (2015-2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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