RIO CRISTAL RESTAURANT
9872 BIRD RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed spray nozzle at dish area soiled with slimy substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed spray nozzle at dish area soiled with slimy substance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed spray nozzle at dish area soiled with slimy substance. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, products placed inside unit less than 1 hour. Observed cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (62F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per operator, products placed in unit 1 hour prior. Employee closed unit lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed cooked chicken at 46F, cooked beans 45F, fries 46F all cold holding at walk in cooler. As per operator, from the previous night.Observed krab salad at 42F cold holding at preparation cooler at cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed beef stock at 47F, cooked beef 48F all cold holding at walk in cooler. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed spray nozzle at dish area soiled with slimy substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed spray nozzle at dish area soiled with slimy substance. **Time Extended**
- 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter. Operator began replenishing solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed 3 compartment sink not set up at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, products placed inside unit less than 1 hour. Observed cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (62F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per operator, products placed in unit 1 hour prior. Employee closed unit lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed cooked chicken at 46F, cooked beans 45F, fries 46F all cold holding at walk in cooler. As per operator, from the previous night.Observed krab salad at 42F cold holding at preparation cooler at cook line. Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed hand sink removed from counter. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage room where raw potatoes are stored. Warning
- 16-03-4:Basic - Observed spray nozzle at dish area soiled with slimy substance. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed white beans (73F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per operator, product prepared approximately 4 hour prior. Discussed cooling procedures with operator and provided cooling handout via email. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter. Operator began replenishing solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, products placed inside unit less than 1 hour. Observed cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (62F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per operator, products placed in unit 1 hour prior. Employee closed unit lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fries (85F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, product at room temperature less than 1 hour. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from counter. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation area in front of kitchen entrance with sandwich press and ice bin. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling from ceiling near cook line. Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed paint peeling from ceiling near cook line. Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage room. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for cooked fries. Provided written procedures via email to person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for cooked fries. Provided written procedures via email to person in charge. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling from ceiling near cook line. Observed hole in ceiling at dry storage room. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at kitchen. Warning
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed cutting boards stored underneath paper towel dispenser at ware washing area. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 58F at 2 door reach in cooler near walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from fan inside 2 door reach in cooler near walk in cooler. Observed cut onions stored next to hand sink at ware washing area. Employee removed onions. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 90F at cook line and at 72F above preparation reach in cooler. Employee began reheating water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside 2 door reach in cooler located near walk in cooler soiled with black substance. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw sliced beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef with sauce (51F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near walk in cooler. As per employees less than 3 hours. Employee lowered unit temperature. Advised employees to place products inside another unit that has an ambient temperature of 41 or less. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for cooked fries. Provided written procedures via email to person in charge. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used as cover for flour at reach in cooler at storage area. Manager removed cloth and covered product with deli paper. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager placed product on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler at storage area. Manager segregated beverages from customer food. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door unit near walk in cooler.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed slicer at back preparation area. As per manager, slicer is not utilized.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Manager placed cloths inside chlorine solution. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice and beans stored inside non food grade bags at dry storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over beans at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner and chemical cleaning pads stored on shelf with food. Manager removed all food,products from shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Manager prepared new chlorine solution. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).