RIO CRISTAL RESTAURANT
dba ORIGINAL RIO CRISTAL REST INC
About this restaurant
Rio Cristal Restaurant is a seating establishment with 113 seats located at 9872 Bird Road in Miami's Westchester neighborhood. According to online sources, the restaurant is known for Cuban cuisine and has been operating since 1974. Reviews describe it as one of the best Cuban restaurants in South Florida, with a reputation for steak and distinctive thin-cut fries.
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F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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9872 BIRD RD
MIAMI, FL 33165 - Phone
- 305-302-1127
- DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Gadsden (code 20)
- Seating
- 113 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2312911
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
×5
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
×6
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13570790
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Nov 6, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
×2
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
×2
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35
×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
×3
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10936078
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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