RIO CRISTAL RESTAURANT

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray bottle stored next to water dispenser at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in dry storage area with rust accumulation.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside bin of seasoning at the bar area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen prep area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area heavily soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and freezer door gaskets torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in kitchen floor area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the cook line soiled.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in cooler not durable.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near dry storage area in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in chest freezer at bar area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on gas pipe at the cook line.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep area.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in kitchen prep area with rusted shelves.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves located next to slicer with rust accumulation.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.

Basic - 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.

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Fries (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator fries were prepared yesterday morning. Operator discarded it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside wheat container at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling at dry storage area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dry storage area. Also observed ceiling soiled at preparation area next to dishwasher area at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between sink and wall at dishwasher area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area.

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup inside chest freezer at bar area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on gas pipe next to steam table. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plastic lids stored on the floor next to back door. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to food contact shelves inside walk in cooler with mold like substance.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth on top of cutting boards at preparation table next to walk in cooler. Operator stored in sanitizer solution during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee partake on multiple activities without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper procedure.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Favio Basulto expired on 12/1/2023.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dry storage area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager placed product on shelf. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door unit near walk in cooler.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed slicer at back preparation area. As per manager, slicer is not utilized.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Manager placed cloths inside chlorine solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored over Raw pork, Raw shrimp and fish in the walk in freezer. Employee reorganized it on site. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries (90 F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours. In the cooking area observed Cooked chicken t (42F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hour. Employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water at 70F.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw wahoo over yuca in the walk in freezer.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of penetrating oil above the triple sink. The manager moved the oil. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato peeler soiled in the back room next to the back door. Also observed the meat slicer soiled Also the cutting board in next to the meat slicer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the bar.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside a large container of salt. The manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by the back door.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on a prep table. The manager removed the drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door. The cook moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a the bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door and gasket soiled. Observed portable fans soiled on top of the reach in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the ware wash area.

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the cutting board next to the fryers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a five gallon bucket not label. The manger wrote salt on the bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) As per employee taken out less than 1 hour for order. Chicken was moved to freezer for rapid cooling.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided manager with big 6 foodbourne illnesses.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards throughout kitchen.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer question on how to calibrate a probe thermometer. Manager was coached on how to calibrate a probe thermometer.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter spray bottle with soap not labeled.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed grill scraper on cardboard on shelf over grill.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on prep table pates and bowls not inverted.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of dish and purse over three compartment sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease between fryer and oven.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler by walk in cooler. Observed soiled exterior of microwave.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.