RIO CRISTAL RESTAURANT

Name: RIO CRISTAL RESTAURANT
Address: 9872 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 66.7

9872 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2312911

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66.7 Grade F / 100

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RIO CRISTAL RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 7 critical, 3 major, 22 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, item has been there for about half an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray bottle stored next to water dispenser at front counter. Operator removed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in kitchen prep area with rusted shelves.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee exit establishment through back door and touched clean utensils when returning without proper hand washing.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles located across the cook line containing oils and sauces with no label. Observed working container of sugar at the coffee prep station with no label.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in cooler not durable.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in dry storage area with rust accumulation.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on gas pipe at the cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in chest freezer at bar area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside bin of seasoning at the bar area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the cook line soiled.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork container with no labeled. Employee put labeled during inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored inside container with standing water at 68 degrees Fahrenheit at the bar area. Operator discarded it water during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup inside chest freezer at bar area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under 2 white cutting boards at preparation table next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at cold holding unit in front of fryers at kitchen area. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between sink and wall at dishwasher area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plastic lids stored on the floor next to back door. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at line cook area. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drink stored inside reach in cooler no segregated from establishment foods. Employee removed it during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ripe Plantains (114F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee reheated it for proper temperature during inspection.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling at dry storage area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic mini fridge stored inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation touching bare bodies with gloves on. Employees removed gloves on and washed their hands during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Fries (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator fries were prepared yesterday morning. Operator discarded it during inspection.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted on top of steam table. Operator inverted them during inspection.

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