Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
9872 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33165Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 254 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations were cited in 5 inspections; food contact surface violations appeared in multiple inspections; and chemical storage violations were documented repeatedly. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 identified 45 violations including four high-priority findings (allergen awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control, and consumer advisory), though the inspection was completed with no further action required. Prior to that, an inspection on May 8, 2025 issued a warning after documenting nine violations including a high-priority employee health policy violation. Between late 2024 and early 2025, the facility received multiple "Admin. complaint recommended" dispositions following inspections that cited employee health reporting and cooking temperature violations, signaling formal state enforcement escalation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 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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— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami had?
- Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami find?
- Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 22 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Rio Cristal Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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.
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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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