Krystal Restaurant in Lake City
Last inspected:
2383 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055Krystal Restaurant in Lake City has been inspected 36 times since 2016, accumulating 273 violations—averaging 7.6 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: improper chemical storage appeared in at least 10 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 8 inspections, food contact surface sanitation in 7 inspections, employee health reporting in multiple inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 8 inspections. Portable fire extinguisher maintenance deficiencies were documented in 2017, 2020 (twice), with gauges reading in the red zone. Most recent inspections in 2025 continue the pattern—a complaint-based inspection on August 6 cited employee health reporting, chemical storage, and food contact surface violations; a routine inspection on July 22 found improper cooking temperatures and chemical storage issues; and the December 15, 2025 routine inspection identified shell stock requirement violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Krystal Restaurant in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Krystal Restaurant in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Krystal Restaurant in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Krystal Restaurant in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Krystal Restaurant in Lake City last inspected?
- Krystal Restaurant in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Krystal Restaurant in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Krystal Restaurant in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Krystal Restaurant in Lake City had?
- Krystal Restaurant in Lake City has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Krystal Restaurant in Lake City find?
- Krystal Restaurant in Lake City was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Krystal Restaurant in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Krystal Restaurant in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Krystal Restaurant in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Krystal Restaurant in Lake City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Krystal Restaurant in Lake City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Krystals (2020-2020).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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